The StrataGreen Chemical Application and Spraying Course is nationally recognised training and our trainers are qualified to issue the certification 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
AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
AHCPMG301 Control Weeds
Additional Information
On the Day
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
3:30pm 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.
Parking: Please enter the first gate of 5 Barrel Way Canning Vale and park in any available bay except the two bays nearest the building entrance. There will be an email sent to attendees the day prior to the course with further details and an image of where to park.
The Trainers:
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.
Nathanael joined the team in November 2024 as a Qualified Assessor delivering training in Basic Weed Control Units. With a background in First Aid instruction and Workplace Safety consulting, he brings a practical, safety-first approach to all his sessions. Outside of training, Nathanael balances a busy schedule with a young family at home.
StrataGreen: Has been operating as a host for Greg since March 2023 to conduct the courses for the Basic Weed Control Units. In December 2023, the RTO (6813) ownership was transferred to StrataGreen opening up a world of opportunities to the educational aspect of the landscaping maintenance industry.
Units of Competency
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
- You (the attendee) will be required to enter your USI. If you don’t have a USI, please register here - https://www.usi.gov.au/
- You will be required to enter your full name, mobile number and date of birth that relates to your USI. It is imperative that this information is correct. If you are unsure what details you provided when you registered for your USI, you can contact the USI office on 1300 857 536 to confirm. A certificate from this course cannot be issued if your USI cannot be verified.
- This course is a one-off training to obtain the certificate. Licensing and registration of the business will require ongoing fees with the Health Department independent of this course.
- You must attend 100% of this course and satisfactorily complete all the assessment tasks to receive your certificate. If you require support to complete the learning or assessment tasks either because of a literacy issue, a learning difficulty or a physical disability, please let us know before booking as we may be able to adjust our learning and assessment processes to suit. Customised training costs will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
- Completing this course does not guarantee an employment outcome nor a license from the Health Department to spray weeds.
- To register for this course, you need to be at least 18 years old.
