Chemical user training

Training is recommended for users of rural chemical to develop competency in their use.

SA Health also requires training in order to purchase agricultural chemicals that are Schedule 7 poisons.

Persons using Schedule 7 poisons (labelled as Dangerous Poison) are required to hold a valid statement of attainment issued by a training organisation registered by the Australian Skills Quality Authority for the units of competence AHCCHM307 (Prepare and apply chemicals to control pests, weeds and diseases) and AHCCHM304 (Transport and store chemicals). Persons spraying specified Group 4 herbicides are required to hold a statement of attainment for AHCCHM307.

Accredited training courses and providers

The following are examples of suitable training courses that deliver the competency units AHCCHM307 (Prepare and apply chemicals to control pests, weeds and diseases) and AHCCHM304 (Transport and store chemicals).

Auschem training

Provider: Various
Phone: 1300 131 250
Web: auschemtraining.com.au

Agricultural Chemical Skill Set

Provider: ARO Educational Services (ARO College)
Phone: (08) 8339 1066
Web: aro.edu.au/course-category/agricultural-chemical-spraying-courses

ChemCert Card

Provider: ChemCert Australia
Phone: 1800 444 228
Web: chemcert.com.au

Chemical Card

Provider: TAFE SA
Phone: 1800 882 661
Email: tafeinfo@sa.gov.au
Web: tafesa.edu.au/courses

Duff Consulting

Provider: Duff Consulting
Phone: (07) 5483 2305
Email: training@duffconsulting.com.au
Web: duffconsulting.com.au

Spray Solutions accreditation

Provider: Regional Skills Training
Phone: (08) 8835 1362
Web: rst.edu.au/program/chemical-accreditation

Related information

Agricultural and Veterinary Products (Control of Use) Regulations 2017

Page last reviewed: 05 Jan 2024

 


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