The StrataGreen Chemical Application and Spraying Course comprises of three nationally recognised units of competency that are required for the Basic Weed Control endorsement on a Pesticide Technician License. This license and endorsement is required by law if you charge a fee to apply chemicals around Lawn and Garden, Landscaping and Bushland/Minesite Rehabilitation. This two-day course will give you a sound understanding of the legislation and an introduction to the physical, environmental and occupational health hazards of all aspects of chemical spraying.

Units Of Competency:

AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely prepare and apply chemicals for the control of pests, weeds and diseases, using general application equipment.
The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.
State or territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions.

AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely handle, transport and store chemicals.
The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.
State or territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions

AHCPMG301 Control Weeds

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and coordinate weed control activities using appropriate strategies to provide effective, economic control while minimising environmental damage.
The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.
State or territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions.

Where: StrataGreen - 5 Barrel Way Canning Vale WA 6155

Arrival Time: 7:45am on both days. The training starts at 8am. Finish time is approximately 
4:00pm on both days.

Dress Code: is casual attire with closed shoes. PPE will be supplied if required.

What to bring: Positive minds and happy vibes! Everything you need to complete this course is supplied on arrival.

Food: Morning Tea and Lunch is provided. Fruit and tea/coffee/drinks are available throughout the day. Please notify us if you are gluten intolerant. 

Parking: Please enter the first gate of 5 Barrel Way Canning Vale and park in any available bay. If the carpark is full please park on the lawn or verge.

The Trainer: 
Greg McConkey, originally Empower Education, has been training since 1999. The prime focus has been to deliver environmental health training into regional and remote Aboriginal communities but now Greg resides in Perth and provides accredited chemical application training for landscape maintenance business’, revegetation organisations and weed control operations. 

AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases

AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals

AHCPMG301 Control Weeds

Competencies covered include:

• The Law- APVMA, Health Act, Pesticide regulations, licensing, compliance
• Knowing your pesticide-toxicity, LD50, schedules
• Labels- Role of APVMA, label requirements, reading labels
• Toxicity, LD50, schedules
• Understanding labels-reading and heeding, mixing ratios
• Chemical absorption, PPE-types and usage
• Basic equipment types-compression, backpack (electric spray and manual units)
• Introduction to spray tips-spot spray, fan jet, air venturi
• Using equipment - preparing equipment, mixing chemicals, cleaning of equipment
• SDS – role of/interpreting
• Transport of chemicals-current Health Department requirements
• Spills, disposal of empty containers
• Weed biology
• Non selective/selective herbicides
• Weed ID
• Application techniques
• Treatment records