Chemical Risk Management Level 3 & 4 (Backpack/Boom Spray) Skill Set
Complete the chemical risk management skill set
This course is for those seeking to obtain the mandatory licence required to meet Health Department requirements for a Pest Management Technician licence if you are spraying chemicals for commercial gain.
This skill set is related to the Skills Ready program. Other skill sets can be found on our Courses (opens in a new tab) page, using the Refine course results>Study mode filters.
CampusesAlbany. Katanning.
When All year round.
Study Mode On Campus.
This course is for those seeking to obtain the mandatory licence required to meet Health Department requirements for a Pest Management Technician licence if you are spraying chemicals for commercial gain.
If only a backpack or hand held device is used for spot spraying then this course is suitable.
It may lead to employment in Lawn & Garden, Landscaping, Bushland & Mine Site Rehabilitation.
Skills and knowledge elements include:
- Common weeds found in WA
- Common weed controls used in WA (following Integrated Pest Management strategies)
- Safe disposal of chemical residue and containers
- Correct Personal Protective Equipment for selected control measures
- Understanding a chemical label, schedules and use of chemicals
- Understanding Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
- Groups of chemicals and their formulations
The Backpack course is held over three days, covering three units of competency.
Those that enrol in the Boomspray course attend the first three days and then two additional days to complete the extra three units.
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All year round, 2024
Details
Units
National ID | Unit title |
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AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals |
AHCCHM307 | Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
AHCCHM404 | Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals |
AHCCHM405 | Plan and implement a chemical use program |
AHCPMG301 | Control weeds |
AHCPMG302 | Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
Details
Units
National ID | Unit title |
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AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals |
AHCCHM307 | Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
AHCCHM404 | Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals |
AHCCHM405 | Plan and implement a chemical use program |
AHCPMG301 | Control weeds |
AHCPMG302 | Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
Details
Units
National ID | Unit title |
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AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals |
AHCCHM307 | Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
AHCCHM404 | Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals |
AHCCHM405 | Plan and implement a chemical use program |
AHCPMG301 | Control weeds |
AHCPMG302 | Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |