Course Outline
This course consists of a cluster of units delivered over a two day period. It is designed to provide the underpinning knowledge and skills required to prepare and apply chemicals, transport chemicals and to control weeds in line with Department of Primary Industries requirements. The course accreditation allows successful students to apply to hold an Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control (ACDC) unrestricted commercial operator’s license.
Day One: Will consist of face to face classroom delivery, learning techniques to identify weed infestation and consider control options. Handling and transporting chemicals in line with legislative requirements and weed mitigation using case studies that build on one another.
Day Two: Will consist of practical application in accordance with the license requirements and the unit of competency specifications for chemical use.
Logbooks will be supplied at the conclusion of the training in order to conduct 2 workplace applications of chemical handling, transport and use in line with the competency requirements.
Assessment
Theory assessments will be conducted mid morning of day two and practical assessments may be conducted in the second part of day two for those who are deemed ready for assessment.
Note: Students not ready for assessment shall be provided a log book for use in the workplace and assessed at a later date as agreed by the employer and qualified assessor. Additional charges may apply for one-off assessments.
On successful completion participants will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment and a Statement of Attendance.
Who Should Attend?
Persons who are seeking a commercial operator’s licence to use chemicals for weed and pest control in either a work environment or for personal use.
Legislation / Compliance
This training is designed to comply with the:
- Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control Act 1966
Recognition of Prior Learning
There are provisions for recognition of prior learning for the training. Please discuss with DTE Administrator.
Language Literacy & Numeracy (LLN)
To complete this course successfully, participants need to have reasonably well developed skills in areas such as reading, writing and communication. Examples of activities that participants will need to perform include:
- Read and interpret safety data sheets (SDS), chemical labels, and other documentation to determine chemical application actions and activity
- Record and complete organisational records using clear language and terminology
- Perform mathematical calculations to determine rates of application chemical mixtures and calibration of equipment
- Planning, sequencing and prioritising tasks required for chemical application activities
- Follow policies, procedures and regulations
Refund Policy
DTE has a fair and equitable refund policy in place containing guidelines guaranteeing the refund of fees to participants under reasonable circumstances. The management guarantees that DTE has a sound financial position and safeguards participant fees until used for training. Please ask for a copy of the refund policy.
We stand by our training excellence 100% and guarantee our product. Should for some valid reason the training does not meet your expectations we shall provide a full refund.
Commitment
Our facilities and experienced instructors ensure that graduates of our courses leave equipped with the knowledge and skills required for safe work in their chosen field with the breadth and depth of knowledge required for the role. In addition we offer an on-going support service to all course participants including student drop in contact days on a monthly basis.
