Course Costs (AHCSS00074)
Full Course (2 days)
ASTMA Members: $320 + GST
Non-members: $400 + GST
Reaccreditation (Refresher Course)
ASTMA Members: $240 + GST
Non-members: $280 + GST
Course Information
Dress Code: Smart casual – clean shirt, pants or jeans, and enclosed shoes
Catering: Light refreshments and lunch provided
AgVet Chemical User Certificates have an expiry date. To renew your certification, you do not need to complete the full course again—only the Update/Refresher (Reaccreditation) Course. Staying current is essential due to ongoing changes to chemicals, legislation, procedures and industry standards.
Training covers the use of general chemical application equipment, including:
Boom sprays
Handheld spray equipment
Knapsack sprayers
Chemical applicators
Note: This course does not cover the operation of specialised chemical application machinery.
The units apply to individuals working under broad direction, taking responsibility for their own work and using judgement in selecting appropriate resources. Agriculture Australia recommends refresher training every five (5) years.
Course Dates & Delivery
Full Qualification: Wednesday & Thursday
Reaccreditation: Thursday only
Full Course Dates: Wednesday 25 – Thursday 26 March
Training Schedule
Wednesday (Day 1 – Full Course Only)
Why chemical training is important for sports turf managers
Handling, transporting and storing chemicals
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for sports turf
Determining the need for chemical use and developing an application plan
Preparing chemical mixes
Applying chemicals safely and effectively
Thursday (Day 2 – Full Course & Reaccreditation)
Updates on South Australian chemical legislation
Label and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) exercises
Calibration of knapsack and boom spray applicators
Chemical use recordkeeping requirements
Reaccreditation (Refresher) Entry Requirements
This refresher training is designed for individuals who have completed AQF Level 3 Chemical Application training within the past five (5) years.
Participants must provide a copy of their current licence or Statement of Attainment upon enrolment for the following units:
AHCCHM304 – Transport and Store Chemicals
AHCCHM307 – Prepare and Apply Chemicals to Control Pests, Weeds and Diseases
Reaccreditation Date: Thursday 26 March
(Attendance required on Thursday only)