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SMARTtrain® Level 4 reaccreditation - PROfarm course

Course details

Name: SMARTtrain Level 4 reaccreditation
Description: This course is suitable for people that have previously completed a Level 4 chemical use course and seeking reaccreditation.

People who use pesticides in their business or as part of their business must be reaccredited every five years.

Cost: After NSW Government subsidy, $295 GST-free.
Includes SMARTtrain® card issue.
Course aims: To allow participants to provide evidence of their ability to meet the course competencies and manage risks associated with the use of chemicals in the workplace.
Length: 1.5 days
Course program/structure:
  • Introduction to risk management
  • Integrated resistance and pest management
  • Chemical application management
  • OHS risk management
  • Environmental risk management
  • Residue risk management
  • Records 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 Guide are option extras.

Accreditation: This course is mapped to the following national units of competency:
  • RTC4701A - Implement and monitor the enterprise OHS program
  • RTC4702A - Minimise risk in the use of chemicals
  • RTC4703A - Plan and implement a chemical use program.

This course was developed by NSW Department of Primary Industries and NSW TAFE.

Upcoming course dates

Date:26 November 2009
Location:CAMDEN
Contact:Maryke Archbold-Hession Ph:0246 406 333
Fax:0246 406 300
Mob:0408 492 039
Date:2 December 2009
Location:TAMWORTH
Contact:Cassie Gardiner 02 6763 1276
Date:2 December 2009
Location:Grafton
Contact:Cassie Gardiner 6763 1276
Date:16 December 2009
Location:Tamworth NSW
Contact:Cassie Gardiner 6763 1276
Date:16 December 2009
Location:Tamworth NSW
Contact:Cassie Gardiner 6763 1276

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