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SMARTtrain® Level 3 reaccreditation - PROfarm course

Course details

Name: SMARTtrain Level 3 Reaccreditation
Description: A course for people that have previously completed a level 3 chemical applications course and seeking reaccreditation.
Cost: $290 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: 1 day
Course program/structure:
  • Legislation update
  • Label and MSDS update
  • Integrated pest management
  • Risk management - OHS and environment
  • Calibration and equipment update
  • Record keeping
  • Residue management
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
Camden/Menangle 29th May 2012

Location
Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute,
Woodbridge Road,
Menangle
Camden/Menangle

When
29th May 2012 8:30am-4:00pm

Extra details for this date

or call Maryke Archbold-Hession on 02 4640 6333 or 0408 492 039 Maryke

course date
Tamworth 5th Jun 2012

Location
Tamworth Agricultural Institute
4 Marsden Park Road
Calala
Tamworth

When
5th Jun 2012 8:30am-4:30pm

Extra details for this date
Registration close date - 29 May 2012.

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

course date
Tocal College, Paterson (near Maitland) 13th Jun 2012

Location

Tocal College, Paterson (near Maitland)

When
13th Jun 2012

Extra details for this date

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

course date
Camden/Menangle 21st Jun 2012

Location
Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute,
Woodbridge Road,
Menangle
Camden/Menangle

When
21st Jun 2012 8:30am-4:00pm

Extra details for this date

or call Maryke Archbold-Hession on 02 4640 6333 or 0408 492 039 Maryke

course date
Grafton 17th Jul 2012

Location
Grafton Primary Industries Institute
Trenayr Road
Junction Hill NSW 2460
Grafton

When
17th Jul 2012 8:30am-4:30pm

Extra details for this date
Registration Close Date - 10th July 2012
Course Cost - $290 GST Free

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

course date
Menangle 21st Jul 2012

Location
Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute,
Menangle
Menangle

When
21st Jul 2012 8:45am-4:00pm

Extra details for this date

or call Maryke Archbold-Hession on 02 4640 6333 or 0408 492 039 Maryke

course date
Narrabri 7th Aug 2012

Location
Narrabri Cotton Research Institute
Wee Waa Road
Narrabri NSW 2390
Narrabri

When
7th Aug 2012 8:30am-4:30pm

Extra details for this date
Registration Close Date - 31st July 2012
Course Cost - $290 GST Free

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

course date
Tocal College, Paterson (near Maitland) 8th Aug 2012

Location

Tocal College, Paterson (near Maitland)

When
8th Aug 2012

Extra details for this date

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

course date
Yanco 8th Aug 2012

Location

Yanco

When
8th Aug 2012 8:30am-4:30pm

Extra details for this date

or call Kellie Goring on (02)69 512 775 or 1800 628 422

course date
Menangle 21st Aug 2012

Location
Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute,
Menangle
Menangle

When
21st Aug 2012 8:45am-4:00pm

Extra details for this date

or call Maryke Archbold-Hession on 02 4640 6333 or 0408 492 039 Maryke

course date
Hay 18th Sep 2012

Location

Hay

When
18th Sep 2012 8:30am-4:30pm

Extra details for this date

or call Kellie Goring on 1800 628 422 or (02) 69 512 775

course date
Tocal College, Paterson (near Maitland) 16th Oct 2012

Location

Tocal College, Paterson (near Maitland)

When
16th Oct 2012

Extra details for this date

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

course date
Menangle 31st Oct 2012

Location
Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute,
Menangle
Menangle

When
31st Oct 2012 8:45am-4:00pm

Extra details for this date

or call Maryke Archbold-Hession on 02 4640 6333 or 0408 492 039 Maryke

course date
Tamworth 6th Nov 2012

Location
Tamworth Agricultural Institute
4 Marsden Park Road
Calala NSW 2340
Tamworth

When
6th Nov 2012 8:30am-4:30pm

Extra details for this date
Registration Close Date - 30th October 2012
Course Cost - $290 GST Free

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

course date
Yanco 15th Nov 2012

Location
Murrumbidgee Rural Studies Centre
Yanco

When
15th Nov 2012 8:30am-4:30pm

Extra details for this date
Yanco Agricultural Institute

or call Kellie Goring on 1800 628 422 (02) 69 512 775

course date
Tocal College, Paterson (near Maitland) 4th Dec 2012

Location

Tocal College, Paterson (near Maitland)

When
4th Dec 2012

Extra details for this date

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

course date
Menangle 11th Dec 2012

Location
Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute,
Menangle
Menangle

When
11th Dec 2012 8:45am-4:00pm

Extra details for this date

or call Maryke Archbold-Hession on 02 4640 6333 or 0408 492 039 Maryke