AUSCHEM Basic Course Skill Set

State ID: KAA57

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Handle chemicals safely

This course is delivered in partnership with AusChem WA and will assist you to manage risks associated with chemical use, to understand your obligations in the areas of duty of care, quality assurance and environmental management.

On a practical level you will learn how to improve your integrated pest management programs, to better choose chemicals for the job and accurate application. This training is essential for all agricultural stakeholders who use chemicals and is designed for people who will be spraying without supervision.

This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State Government for WA residents.

Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Skills Ready page for further information.

^ Please note: Eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training.

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.

Entrance requirements

RTO Entry Requirements

Learners need basic LLN skills to be able to interpret labels and SDS’s. They must be able to work out rates, areas and volumes. They need to be able to interpret signage which may indicate Dangerous Goods or hazardous substances.

Simulated practical training will be carried out along with theory - based learning.
English second language students may require additional support such as an interpreter to complete the skill set.

Important information

Certification

Upon successful completion you will receive a Statement of Attainment as well as AusChem training accreditation.

Further Study

Certificate III in Agriculture

We offer a range of further study opportunities, view our course list here(opens in a new tab) .

Study options and how to apply

Click on your preferred study option below to get started with your application or enrolment.

Semester 2, 2023

Carnarvon - Auschem Basic Risk Management - Semester 2

Details
Units and fees

Details

Duration	2 Days
When	Semester 2, 2023
Where	Carnarvon
How	On Campus

Units and fees

Units required: To achieve this Skill Set you must successfully complete all two (2) units of competence listed below.

Elective

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
AHCCHM304	Transport and store chemicals	$0.00	$0.00	$3.65
AHCCHM307	Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases	$0.00	$0.00	$15.80

Additional fees:

Auschem Manual - $170.00

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).
Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
Secondary school aged persons (in 2023, students born on or after 1 July 2005 who are at least 15 years old in 2023) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Fee estimate

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Resource fee	$
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Concession*

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