Chemical user training
Training is recommended for users of rural chemical to develop competency in their use.
SA Health also requires training in order to purchase agricultural chemicals that are Schedule 7 poisons.
Persons using Schedule 7 poisons (labelled as Dangerous Poison) are required to hold a valid statement of attainment issued by a training organisation registered by the Australian Skills Quality Authority for the units of competence AHCCHM307 (Prepare and apply chemicals to control pests, weeds and diseases) and AHCCHM304 (Transport and store chemicals). Persons spraying specified Group 4 herbicides are required to hold a statement of attainment for AHCCHM307.
Accredited training courses and providers
The following are examples of suitable training courses that deliver the competency units AHCCHM307 (Prepare and apply chemicals to control pests, weeds and diseases) and AHCCHM304 (Transport and store chemicals).
Auschem training
Provider: Various
Phone: 1300 131 250
Web: auschemtraining.com.au
Agricultural Chemical Skill Set
Provider: ARO Educational Services (ARO College)
Phone: (08) 8339 1066
Web: aro.edu.au/course-category/agricultural-chemical-spraying-courses
ChemCert Card
Provider: ChemCert Australia
Phone: 1800 444 228
Web: chemcert.com.au
Chemical Card
Provider: TAFE SA
Phone: 1800 882 661
Email: tafeinfo@sa.gov.au
Web: tafesa.edu.au/courses
Duff Consulting
Provider: Duff Consulting
Phone: (07) 5483 2305
Email: training@duffconsulting.com.au
Web: duffconsulting.com.au
Spray Solutions accreditation
Provider: Regional Skills Training
Phone: (08) 8835 1362
Web: rst.edu.au/program/chemical-accreditation
Related information
Agricultural and Veterinary Products (Control of Use) Regulations 2017
