StrataGreen Academy (RTO number: 6813)
Where chemicals are applied for a fee, this certification is required to obtain a Pesticide Technician license.
Join our TWO-DAY CHEMICAL APPLICATION AND SPRAYING COURSE for: Basic Weed Control – Lawn & Garden – Landscaping – Bushland/Mine Site Rehabilitation
This certification 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.
To register, please ensure that you are 18 years of age or older.
CHEMICAL APPLICATION AND SPRAYING COURSE UNITS OF COMPETENCY:
AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
AHCPMG 301 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
In the event of a refund request, since bookings are coordinated through Eventbrite, tickets costs are refunded but the Eventbrite administration fees will not be refunded. We are happy to assist with transferring the registration to another person or to delay the training to a later date.
