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The Control Weeds program has been developed in response to demand from workers in agriculture, horticulture and land management who are required to carry
out the control of weed infestations. The course explains how to combine cultural, biological and chemical methods to provide effective, economical
control of weeds while minimising damage to the environment.
Completion of Control Weeds, along with a ChemCert AQF3 Chemical Accreditation course, is required to obtain an ACDC licence in Queensland.
| Identify a range of weeds and beneficial organisms | Plan and coordinate weed control activities |
| Prepare and calibrate equipment | Conduct a site hazard identification and risk control assessment |
| Apply a range of weed control methods and maintain records | Monitor, record and report the effectiveness of controls |
8:30am - 2pm
(morning tea provided)
You will need access to 6 weeds which you can collect.
Students must bring pens, pencils, rubber, calculator and their selected weeds.
Requires students to have attained the AQF3 units AHCCHM303A Prepare and Apply Chemicals and AHCCHM304A Transport, handle and Store Chemicals or AHCCHM303 Prepare and Apply Chemicals and AHCCHM304 Transport and Store Chemicals or AHCCHM304 Transport and Store Chemicals and AHCCHM307 Prepare and Apply Chemicals to Control Pest, Weeds and Diseases.
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)
$195 ($120 if packaged with AQF3)
Approximately 6 hours to complete (depending on student's prior knowledge and skills).
Up to 2 Months to complete the course from enrolment commencement
Requires students to have attained the AQF3 units AHCCHM303A Prepare and Apply Chemicals and AHCCHM304A Transport, handle and Store Chemicals or AHCCHM303 Prepare and Apply Chemicals and AHCCHM304 Transport and Store Chemicals or AHCCHM304 Transport and Store Chemicals and AHCCHM307 Prepare and Apply Chemicals to Control Pest, Weeds and Diseases.
You will also need access to 6 weeds which you can collect
Students MUST read the Student Handbook and agree to the ChemCert E-Learning Policies
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)
Practical Demonstration Requirements
There are is a practical demonstration required to complete this course.
Please click on the following link to find out more.
Hardware and Software Requirements
Please click on the following link to find out about the extensive requirements.
Std data charges apply when not using wifi.
Students MUST provide a unique and valid email address.
Online students will be processed ready for course login by COB if enrolled before 3pm EST.
| Accreditation | $195 |