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SMARTtrain® chemical application (Level 3) - PROfarm course

Course details

Name: SMARTtrain Chemical Application (Level 3)
Description: A course for people that use pesticides with powered and hand-held application equipment.
Cost: After NSW Government subsidy, $375 GST-free.
Includes SMARTtrain® card issue.
Course aims: This course will help you apply, transport and store chemicals safely and meet the training requirements of:
  • the NSW Pesticides Act 1999.
  • those using and exposed to substances that are classified as hazardous substances under the NSW OHS Regulation 2001.
  • the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) for those required to use restricted chemicals in NSW.
  • industry quality assurance programs such as CATTLECARE.
Learning 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 chemical safely.
  • Record storage details.
  • Read and interpret label and MSDS directions for safe transport, handling and storage.
Length: 2 days
Course program/structure:
  • The workplace environment
  • Legislation in the workplace
  • Using chemicals
  • Occupational Health and safety risks
  • Application equipment
  • Residues and persistent chemical management
  • Record and review chemical use
Resources and method of delivery: Participants will receive the following resources:
  • A reference manual
  • An assessment guide
  • A NSW, QLD or SA State legislation supplement

The SMARTtrain Livestock Supplement, Weed Control Learning and Assessment guide and On Farm Fumigation Learning and Assessment guides are optional extras.

This course is delivered indoors.

Accreditation: This course is mapped to the following national units of competency:
  • AHCCHM303A - Prepare and apply chemicals
  • AHCCHM304A - Transport, handle and store chemicals

This course was developed by NSW DPI and NSW TAFE.

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Other dates and locations are available on demand.

Current scheduled courses

course date
Glen Innes 4th Jun 2013

Location
Glen Innes Agricultural Research & Advisory Station
444 Strathbogie Road
Glen Innes
Glen Innes

When
4th Jun 2013 8:30am - 5th Jun 2013 4:30pm

Extra details for this date
Registration close date - 28 May 2013.

or call Cassie Gardiner/Julie Chapman on 02 6763 1276/02 6763 1285

course date
Paterson (near Maitland) 5th Jun 2013

Location
Tocal College
Paterson (near Maitland)

When
5th Jun 2013 8:30am - 6th Jun 2013 4:30pm

Extra details for this date

or call Kim Griffiths on (02) 4939 8881 (ph), 1800 025 520

course date
Cowra 25th Jun 2013

Location

Cowra

When
25th Jun 2013 8:30am - 26th Jun 2013 4:30pm

Extra details for this date

or call Short Course Enquiry Officer on 1800 628 422 or (02) 69 512 775

course date
Camden 2nd Jul 2013

Location

Camden

When
2nd Jul 2013 9:00am - 3rd Jul 2013 4:30pm

Extra details for this date

or call Maryke Archbold-Hession on (02) 4640 6333 (ph) 0408 492 039 (mob)

course date
Yanco 24th Jul 2013

Location
Yanco Agricultural Institute
Yanco

When
24th Jul 2013 8:30am - 25th Jul 2013 4:30pm

Extra details for this date
Murrumbidgee Rural Studies Centre

or call Short Course Enquiry Officer on 1800 628 422 or (02) 69 512 775

course date
Trangie 6th Aug 2013

Location

Trangie

When
6th Aug 2013 8:30am - 7th Aug 2013 4:30pm

Extra details for this date
Registration close date - 30 Jul 2013.

or call Cassie Gardiner/Julie Chapman on 02 6763 1276/02 6763 1285

course date
Paterson (near Maitland) 14th Aug 2013

Location
Tocal College
Paterson (near Maitland)

When
14th Aug 2013 8:30am - 15th Aug 2013 4:30pm

Extra details for this date

or call Kim Griffiths on (02) 4939 8881 (ph), 1800 025 520

course date
Grafton 3rd Sep 2013

Location
Grafton Primary Industries Institute
Trenayr Road, Junction Hill
Grafton

When
3rd Sep 2013 8:30am - 4th Sep 2013 4:30pm

Extra details for this date
Registration close date - 27 August 2013

or call Cassie Gardiner/Julie Chapman on 02 6763 1276/02 6763 1285

course date
Wagga Wagga 5th Sep 2013

Location

Wagga Wagga

When
5th Sep 2013 8:30am - 6th Sep 2013 4:30pm

Extra details for this date

or call Short Course Enquiry Officer on 1800 628 422 or (02) 69 512 775

course date
Camden 1st Oct 2013

Location

Camden

When
1st Oct 2013 8:30am - 2nd Oct 2013 4:00pm

Extra details for this date

or call Maryke Archbold-Hession on (02) 4640 6333 ph or 0408 492 039 (mob)

course date
Paterson (near Maitland) 16th Oct 2013

Location
Tocal College
Paterson (near Maitland)

When
16th Oct 2013 8:30am - 17th Oct 2013 4:30pm

Extra details for this date

or call Kim Griffiths on (02) 4939 8881 (ph), 1800 025 520

course date
Tamworth 5th Nov 2013

Location
Tamworth Agricultural Institute
4 Marsden Park Road, Calala
Tamworth

When
5th Nov 2013 8:30am - 6th Nov 2013 4:30pm

Extra details for this date
Registration close date - 29 October 2013.

or call Cassie Gardiner/Julie Chapman on 02 6763 1276/02 6763 1285

course date
Paterson (near Maitland) 3rd Dec 2013

Location
Tocal College
Paterson (near Maitland)

When
3rd Dec 2013 8:30am - 4th Dec 2013 4:30pm

Extra details for this date

or call Kim Griffiths on (02) 4939 8881 (ph), 1800 025 520

course date
Camden 10th Dec 2013

Location

Camden

When
10th Dec 2013 8:30am - 11th Dec 2013 4:00pm

Extra details for this date

or call Maryke Archbold-Hession on (02) 4640 6333 ph or 0408 492 039 (mob)