Enrolment : FPI30105 Certificate III in Forest Growing & Management

Units : RTC2706A Apply Chemicals under supervision (30hrs)

: RTC3704A Prepare and apply chemicals (70hrs)

: RTC3705A Transport, handle and store chemicals (50hrs)

Course

Duration : 2 Days

Group Size : 12 + participants

Description

A two day training program to teach participants to become familiar with the handling, application and storage of agricultural and forestry chemicals.
Successful completion of the program will permit participants to apply for an Agricultural Chemical Users Permit (ACUP).
This will permit the use of and the ability to supervise the use of a broad prescribed range of chemicals

Course Content

1. OHS and legislative requirements – Codes of Practice

2. Licensing requirements

3. Hazard identification, assessment and control, and emergency response.

4. Personal protective equipment: use, maintenance, storage and correct wearing/fit

5. Chemical classifications

6. Chemical absorption, and associated risks.

7. Environmental effects of chemicals – drift management

8. IPM principles

9. Calibration and adjustment

10. Reading and interpreting labels, MSDS

11. Weather and its impacts on chemical application

Assessment: Will be by demonstration of skills and answering related questions.

Cost : 2012 Funded -
The student fee is indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student services and amenities fees.

Indicative Tuition Fee $326.00 (State Government of Victoria Funded)

Materials Fee $54.00

Total Cost $380.00 ($500.00 if ineligible for funding)