• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• RTC3704A - Prepare and apply chemicals
• RTC3705A - Transport, handle and store chemicals
• RTC2701A - Follow OHS procedures.

This course was developed by NSW DPI and NSW TAFE.