Chemical Users

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course offers core units, which are an essential requirement in obtaining an Agriculture Chemical Users Permit (ACUP) in the primary industries.

Users of agricultural chemicals are required to hold an ACUP permit for application of: schedule 7 agricultural chemicals; certain ester herbicide formulations; atrazine soil residual herbicide.

SUITABLE FOR:

• Farm Owners
• Farm Labourers
• Participants from Horticulture and Agriculture backgrounds
• Participants seeking chemical knowledge

TOPICS COVERED

• Chemical standards and regulations
• Chemical selection, application and storage
• Chemical chemistry, mixing ratios and requirements
• Chemical selection
• Calibration of application equipment
• Testing and validation of results
• Completion of forms and requests to process each licence

PRE-REQUISITES

• Ability to comprehend the English language
• A USI Number (Unique Student Identifier) Visit: www.usi.gov.au
• Safety footwear

DURATION

3 days

TRAINING & ASSESSMENT

Two (2) assessments will be conducted at the completion of training for each unit (2 units in this course) – Knowledge and Practical Assessments.

LICENCES & CERTIFICATION

This course is a Nationally Recognised Training and applicants’ deemed competent at the conclusion of the course will be provided with a Statement of Attainment and a wallet-size competency card.