Agricultural events
SMARTtrain AQF3 Chemical Application - Initial (course)
| Event name | SMARTtrain AQF3 Chemical Application - Initial (course) |
| Event type | PROfarm Course |
| Description | A two day course for those who use pesticides with powered and hand-held application equipment. Meets minimum requirements for training commercial users of pesticides as specified in the NSW Pesticides Act 1999 and training for those using and exposed to hazardous substances under the NSW OHS Regulation 2001. Also meets requirements of Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority for those purchasing and using restricted chemicals in NSW; as well as industry QA programs such as Freshcare and Flockcare. Training covers safe transport, handling and disposal of chemicals, decontaminating equipment and disposing of chemical containers. Participants will learn how to use different types of chemical application equipment safely and efficiently. Cost: $350 GST FREE. Includes lunch, morning and afternoon tea, manual, SMARTtrain card and certificate. |
| More information | http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/profarm/courses/smarttrainreg-chemical-accreditation-program/smarttrain3 |
| From | Monday, 30/11/2009 |
| To | Tuesday, 01/12/2009 |
| Starting | 8:30 am |
| Ending | 4:30 pm |
| Location | Grafton Primary Industries Institute, Trenayr Road Grafton, NSW (Northern Rivers) |
| Contact name | Cassie Gardiner |
| Contact numbers | 02 6763 1276 |
| Contact email | cassie.gardiner@dpi.nsw.gov.au |