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AQF 3 - CHEMICAL USER TRAINING WORKSHOP
A workshop on the correct handling and use of Agricultural Chemicals.
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Background
The, National Farmers Federation and the Rural Training Council of Australia introduced the National Farm Chemical User Training Programme in 1990. Their aim was to ensure that users of both plant and animal protection chemicals achieved established National Industry Competencies to enable the correct handling and accurate application of Farm Chemicals.
The present ChemCert course is an extension of this and is a co-operative venture between NSW Farmers Association, Rural Training Council, NSW TAFE, NSW Agriculture and Charles Sturt University and was first held in June of 1992.
The course, which is provided by industry professionals, recognises that registration and labeling of chemicals can minimise problems, however these safeguards ultimately depend upon the correct handling, efficient and accurate application of Agricultural Chemicals to ensure maximum safety to the applicator and environment.
The ChemCert Course is a workshop that offers essential training in the purchase, handling, application and disposal of Agricultural and Veterinary chemicals to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for all those in and associated with the industry.
Participants who pass the Course will not only receive a Certificate of Accreditation which is Nationally Recognised and have their name placed on a State-wide register of accredited Farm Chemical users, but will also, as competent operators, benefit from reduced costs by the effective and efficient use of pesticides and their impact on the environment.
The course is available to anyone with an interest in making their workplace and the environment a safer place to be in. Assistance can be provided for those with low literacy or English language skills.
Course Outlines
Topics covered include:
- Integrated Weed & Pest Management Strategies.
- Legislation.
- The Product Label.
- Formulations.
- Personal Safety.
- Environmental Safety.
- Application Methods and Equipment Selection.
- Operation and Calibration of Equipment.
- Equipment Cleaning, Decontamination and maintenance.
- Safe Use of Veterinary Chemicals.
- Record Keeping.
- Discussion and Review.
Assessment
Participants will be assessed during the course and will be marked as either Competent or Not Yet Competent.
Assessment tasks include:
- Completion of a Storage and Safety Worksheet.
- Completion of a Calibration Worksheet.
- Completion of a Label Interpretation Worksheet.
- Undertaking an Open Book Exam where 75% is set as the pass mark.
Practical work is involved where class participation is involved in completing the worksheets.
Course Duration – Generally between the hours of: 8:30am and 3:30pm.
Course Cost - $340.00 plus GST [This cost includes Training Course notes. You will need to bring your
own pen/pencil.]
Group rates can be negotiated. Tea, Coffee and lunch can be provided.
About the Provider
The workshops are presented by Dan Austin. Dan is a dedicated professional weed agronomist and accredited trainer with over 27 years experience in the Agricultural Chemical and application Industry. Dan owns and runs his own weed management contracting business, feral animal control business.
Dan qualifications include the following:
- Diploma in Horticulture from Riverina–Murray Institute of Higher Education (Wagga Ag College).
- Qualified Pest Control Operator. Licence Number: 2901.
- Certificate in Bush Regeneration.
- Certificate for Aquatic Weed Control Short Course from the University of Florida.
- Completed the NSW Vertebrate Pest Management Course held by NSW Agriculture.
- Past President of the Weed Society of NSW.
Over the years Dan has conducted courses, spoken at and organised conferences and seminars for private industry and the Weed Society and is dedicated to improving the level of safety, efficiency and professionalism of the industry as a whole.
Please contact Dan Austin if you wish to undertake any of these courses.
If you think this course meets your requirements perhaps you would like to confirm your thoughts by contacting a recent attendee. If so please contact one of the following:
1- Peter Brightwell - Evergreen Property Manitenance - 0411-666626 .
2- Justin Hollis - Sterling Group - 0413-738946
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