AQF-3 Chemical Accreditation

Course Program

AQF3 Chemical Accreditation course (also known as "Chemical Handling Certificate" or "Chemical ticket") focuses on upskilling chemical users on the industry’s best practice methods and national standards.

Participants are provided with practical advice covering industry’s updates, local resistance and spraying issues to minimise chemical costs, limit spray drift and improve spraying outcomes.

The ChemCert AQF3 Accreditation includes the two units AHCCHM304 Transport and Store Chemicals and AHCCHM307 Prepare and Apply Chemicals to Control Pest, Weeds and Diseases. It is nationally recognised for five years and enables the holder to legally use restricted chemicals unsupervised.

Successful completion of the course allows participants to apply for the ACUP and/or COL in Victoria and/or ACDC in Queensland (for the latter the unit Control Weeds is also needed).

For specific State legislation see the dedicated section of the website.

Am I an Initial or Refresher Student?

If you have a current and valid AQF3 accreditation (AHCCHM303 Prepare and Apply Chemicals and AHCCHM304 Transport and Store Chemicals, or AHCCHM303A Prepare and Apply Chemicals and AHCCHM304A Transport, Handle and Store Chemicals) from ChemCert or another training organisation or if your accreditation expired less than 6 months ago, you are considered to be a refresher student.

If you have completed your previous AQF3 with another training company, you will need to bring along your card or statement of attainment to show the trainer on the day of the course.

If this is the first time you are doing the AQF3 Chemical Accreditation course or your accreditation has exceeded the 6 months of expiration, you are considered to be an initial student.

Topics Covered

The aim of this course is to raise awareness of the potential hazards and risks associated with pesticide use and to provide practical information with regards to safe chemical handling and application. In addition this course introduces pesticide users to the principles of calibration. Participants will be expected to calibrate a piece of hand held equipment such as a knapsack, drench gun or injectable.

Safe Transport & Storage	Determining weather conditions suitable for spraying
Understanding chemical application issues	Equipment calibration techniques
Knowledge to limit spray drift	Managing chemical residues
Risk assessments and hazard control forms	Self audit & compliance checklists
Integrated Pest Management	Record keeping requirements

Suitability

Council workers
Bush regeneration staffs
Horticulturalists
Farm owners
Spray Contractors
Pest Controllers
Ground Keepers
(Schools, parks, sports & recreation)

Units Obtained

AHCCHM307 Prepare and Apply Chemicals to Control Pest, Weeds and Diseases

AHCCHM304 Transport and Store Chemicals

Face to Face Course

One day face to face and hands-on course. Gain knowledge through sharing and discussing pesticides and spraying issues with an expert ChemCert trainer and classmates.

Time 1 day (8:30am - 5:00pm)

(Plus 2 - 4 hours pre-reading for all students)

Requirements

Students MUST read the Student Handbook and agree to the Policies

Student has to bring pens, pencils, rubber and calculator.

Age / Learning Requirements

We require all students to be a minimum of 16 years old and to have a reading level of a year 10 student. If you are unsure of your ability to complete the course we recommend completing our Learning, Literacy and Numeracy Quiz (click here to begin)

Enrolment Cut Off Date

If you are enrolling in a course through the website the day before it commences, please contact us in order to receive venue and enrolment information, as your enrolment may not be processed until the next business day.

Pricing

Initial Accreditation	$350
Re-Accreditation	$275

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Popular Add-ons

Add Control Weeds (Online)

$120 $195

Online Course

Complete the online course at your own pace. You can access it anytime and anywhere, but still get the support of an expert ChemCert trainer when you need it.

Time

Approximately 10 hours, at student own pace (depending on student's prior knowledge and skills)

Up to 2 months to complete the course from enrolment commencement.

Requirements

Students MUST read the Student Handbook and agree to the ChemCert E-Learning Policies

Age / Learning Requirements

Practical Demonstration Requirements

There are practical demonstrations required to complete this course.
Please click on the following link to find out more.

Hardware and Software Requirements

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Std data charges apply when not using wifi.

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