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Accreditation (AQF 3)
Objectives
ChemCert aims to provide farm chemical users with the knowledge and skills to achieve established national industry competencies thus ensuring these products are used safely, accurately and efficiently.
Competencies Achieved
- Level 1 - RTC1701A - Follow basic chemical safety rules
- Level 2 - RTC2706A - Apply chemicals under supervision
- Level 3 - RTC3705A - Transport, handle and store chemicals
- Level 3 - RTC3704A - Prepare and apply chemicals
The course is assessed at AQF Level 3.
Content
In NSW, the program length is one day and includes:
- Inegrated Pest Management
- The Product Label
- Chemical Formulations
- Chemical Residues
- Human Health & Personal Safety
- Transport, Storage & Handling
- Environmental Safety
- Legislation
- Risk Management
- Record Keeping
- Application - Crop Protection
- Application - Animal Protection
- Application - Land Management
- Revision Questions & Answers
- Glossary of Terms
- Take Home Tools
- Assessment Workbook
Accreditation is only issued on satisfactory completion of all assessment items. Each student receives a plastic Accreditation card that is individually numbered and is valid for five years.