91186NSW Course in SMARTtrain - Chemical Application
Qualification: Course (AQF)
TAFE NSW Course No: 9016
Duration: 2 days or 1 day for refresher course.
This course will show you how to use chemicals in accordance with legislation, and how to use powered application equipment to ensure that chemicals are applied at the label rate.
You will learn about the records you must keep when using agricultural chemicals and the importance of being able to interpret chemical labels.
You will also learn how to transport, store, apply and dispose of agricultural chemicals in ways which are safe for your own health, which minimise the levels of chemicals in food and fibre products, and which reduce the risk of environmental contamination.
Career Opportunities: Chemical applicator (skilled).
Articulation: When you finish this course you may be eligible to do the Course in 91187NSW SMARTtrain - Chemical Risk Management, TAFE course no: 9017.
Entry Requirements: Learners must have language, literacy and numeracy skills that enable them to satisfy elements of competence and legislative requirements for reading and understanding chemical labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
| Modules/Units | |
| Core: | |
| NSWTHAZ301A | Manage residues in product |
| RTC2701A | Follow OHS procedures |
| RTC3704A | Prepare and apply chemicals |
| RTC3705A | Transport, handle and store chemicals |
| Electives: | |
| 1978D | Numeracy workshop |
| 3001B | Focus on speaking |
| 3001C | Focus on listening |
| 3001D | Focus on reading |
| 3001E | Focus on writing |
| 8999A | Tutorial support |
| NSWTHAZ201A | Use hazardous substances safely |
| RTC1701A | Follow basic chemical safety rules |
| RTC2306A | Operate vehicles |
| RTC2309A | Operate tractors |
| RTC2706A | Apply chemicals under supervision |
Applying and Enrolling
This course will be offered commercially on a fee-for-service basis. Course commencement is subject to sufficient demand and usually runs at most locations continuously throughout the year.
Enrolments can be made by one of three methods, that include Online Enrolment, over the phone enrolment or in person enrolment at one of our campuses. See the decriptions of these methods below.
Enrolment Online: You can enrol online via the TAFE NSW e-Serices website by following the Enrol Online instructions in the right hand column on this page.
Phone Enrolment: Enrolments can also be made by phoning 131601.
On Campus Enrolment: Places can also be reserved and payment made at a Campus office.
Terms and Conditions
- Courses may only commence subject to sufficient numbers.
- Refunds are available with 5 working days notice prior to course commencement
- No fee exemptions apply for this course
- GST is included in all prices
- For more information call 131601
