This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to handle, transport, and apply chemicals under supervision using workplace specified chemicals and application equipment.
The unit applies to individuals working in a broad range of job contexts who undertake defined routine activities under supervision. They exercise limited autonomy within established and well-known parameters, providing solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.
Please note this course will be held at the Muresk Institute located at the following address:
Muresk Institute
Spencers Brook Road
Northam, WA 6401
For more information about the Muresk Institute, please visit their website here(opens in a new tab) .
This skill set is part of the Skills Ready program. Other skill sets can be found on our Course List (opens in a new tab) page.
RTO Entry Requirements
Students are selected from Parks and Gardens Crews, Horticulture Crews, Farm Crews that are required to use chemicals in their daily work schedule. This may include laundry operations, cleaning, kitchen, horticulture production, gardens, farm staff using chemicals for animal husbandry- drenching, backlining, farm chemical use for crop establishment, maintenance, and weed control.
Please note this course will be held at the Muresk Institute(opens in a new tab) .
Certification
Upon successful completion you will receive a Statement of Attainment in Course.
Licensing Legislation and Regulation Requirements
Environmental Protection Act 1986
WALW - Environmental Protection Act 1986 - Home Page (legislation.wa.gov.au)
Environmental Protection Regulations 1987
WALW - Environmental Protection Regulations 1987 - Home Page (legislation.wa.gov.au)
Work Health and Safety Act 2020
WALW - Work Health and Safety Act 2020 - Home Page (legislation.wa.gov.au)
Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022
WALW - Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 - Home Page (legislation.wa.gov.au)
WorkSAFE Hazardous Substances
https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/worksafe/hazardous-substances
WorkSAFE Chemical Substances
https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/worksafe/chemical-substances
WorkSAFE Hazardous Substances FAQ
https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/worksafe/hazardous-substances-faqs
WorkSAFE Chemical Control
https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/worksafe/chemical-control
WorkSAFE Hazardous Substances Forms
https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/worksafe/forms-hazardous-substances-registers-and-risk-assessments
WorkSAFE Hazardous Substances Compliance Tool
https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/publications/hazardous-substances-compliance-tool
For more information about job and career pathways, visit Jobs and Skills WA(opens in a new tab) .
We offer a range of further study opportunities, view our course list here(opens in a new tab) .
Study options and how to apply
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Semester 1, 2023
Northam - Applying Chemicals Under Supervision, Muresk - 14th and 15th February
| Duration | 1 Day | ||||||||||||
| When | Semester 1, 2023 | ||||||||||||
| Where | Northam | ||||||||||||
| How | On Campus | ||||||||||||
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Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
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