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Backpack/Handheld Spraying Skill Set

Backpack/Handheld Spraying Skill Set

State ID MAC22

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.

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Overview

Campus Bunbury

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 handheld 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
     

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All year round, 2024

Details

When All year round, 2024
Where Bunbury
How Backpack/Handheld Spraying Skill Set

Units

Core

National ID Unit title
AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCPMG301 Control weeds

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