OverviewAbout this course
Gain a competitive edge in the market and enhance your agricultural skill set. Acquire skills to safely purchase, transport and handle chemicals without supervision across a range of industries and get your chemical user accreditation.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Safely prepare and apply chemicals for the control of pests, weeds and diseases
Use general chemical application equipment independently
Perform chemical store audits
Execute calibration exercises in a workshop and chemical storage facility
Safely handle, transport and store chemicals without supervision
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment
Eligibility to apply for your Chemical Users Licence through the NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) which enables you to purchase, apply, and store chemicals unsupervised and charge for your services as a contractor
A chemical user accreditation which meets the training requirements under the NSW Pesticides Regulation 2017
Experience how to safely handle chemicals in the workplace
Specialist skills in chemical application
Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
- There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
The ability to supply your own work boots, long sleeve shirt and long pants
An interest in the agriculture, horticulture or pest control industry
Be fit at an intermediate level to manage the physical demands of the role
Have some experience in handling tools and equipment
A keen eye for detail
Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) at Year 10 high school level
A mobile phone or similar device to take videos
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: farm worker, pest control worker, horticultural worker, broadacre spray contractor and conservation worker.
Licensing
Under NSW Pesticides Regulation 2017, users of pesticides in NSW need to hold the AQF 3 chemical qualification to purchase and apply chemicals without supervision. You will also need to apply for Chemical Users Licence through the NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to charge for your services as a contractor.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Agricultural Chemical Skill Set does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study0 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Agricultural Chemical Skill Set does not have any post-graduate courses.
Related study0 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Agricultural Chemical Skill Set does not have any related courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Transport and store chemicalsAHCCHM304
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseasesAHCCHM307
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