SMARTtrain Chemical Application Course (Level 4)
Science and the Environment
Accredited
AIM
To assist participants to manage the risks associated with the use of chemicals in the workplace.
The successful completion of this course in conjunction with units from the Level 3 SMARTtrain course will enable the operator to obtain a contract operator’s license from the Department of Health WA.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is suitable for training supervisors and managers with risk management skills to manage the transportation, storage, application and record keeping of agricultural chemicals (including biological pesticides). Participants must be accredited at Level 3 to achieve competence at Level 4.
CONTENT
- Introduction to risk management
- Integrated resistance and pest management
- Chemical application management
- Chemical risk management
- Environmental risk management
- Residue risk management
- Records management
Competency units covered in this course:
- AHCCHM401A/D6762 Minimise Risks in the Use of Chemicals
- AHCCHM402/D6763 Plan and Implement a Chemical use Program
- AHCPMG302A/D7125 Control Plant Pests, Diseases and Disorders
OUTCOMES
- Determine the need for chemical use
- Identify the appropriate chemical
- Prepare for chemical use according to label and msds
- Identify conditions for safely applying chemicals
- List procedures for cleaning up following chemical application
- Record application details
- Determine how to transport and handle chemicals
- Identify how to store chemicals safely
- Record storage details
- Read and interpret label and msds directions for safe transport, handling
and storage
ASSESSMENT
Progressive assessment based on scenarios and projects during the course.
FURTHER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
The course is aligned with
a national unit of competence and therefore can contribute to completion of a qualification
if required.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pre-requisite:
SMARTtrain Chemical Application Course (Level 3).
Other Information:
- Covered shoes or boots must be worn
- Pen and calculator required
- Participants will receive a reference manual and an assessment guide