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Chemical Accreditation – Online
Chemical Accreditation - Online: $390.00 Find out moreEnrol NowAvailable online ; don’t wait for a course near you!
- Chemical Accreditation (also known as 'Chemical Certification' or a 'Chemical Users Certificate') is a Level 3 training and accreditation program that is designed for farmers and other people who use agricultural and/or veterinary chemicals regularly in their work.
- Choose this option if this is the first time you’re doing the Chemical Accreditation course; or if your accreditation expired more than 12 months ago.
- If you’ve done the Chemical Accreditation course before, and your Chemical Accreditation Card is about to expire; or expired less than 12 months ago, then you are eligible to get a new Chemical Accreditation Card with one of:
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Chemical Reaccreditation – get a new Chemical Card for NSW
Chemical Reaccreditation - get a new Chemical Card for NSW: $340.00 Find out moreEnrol Now
Available online; don't wait for a course near you! Get your new Chemical Accreditation Card.
- Chemical Reaccreditation - NSW is a reaccreditation course for the Chemical Accreditation course (also known as ‘Chemical Certification’ or a ‘Chemical Users Certificate’). It is a Level 3 training and Accreditation program that is designed for farmers and other people in NSW who use agricultural and/or veterinary chemicals regularly in their work.
- Choose this option if you use AgVet chemicals in NSW and you’ve done the Chemical Accreditation course before, and it is about to expire; or if your accreditation expired less than 12 months ago.
- If this is the first time you’re doing the Chemical Accreditation course; or if your accreditation expired more than 12 months ago, you will need to do the Full Chemical Accreditation course.
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If you've come to this page and need to RENEW your CHEMICAL ACCREDITATION CARD for States OTHER THAN NSW then click HERE
Smith & Georg can recognise your skills, experience and previous training by a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process - ring us to discuss streamlining your Reaccreditation experience. Freecall 1800 991 985
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Chemical Card Renewal – All States other than NSW
Chemical Card Renewal - All States other than NSW: $324.50 Find out moreEnrol Now
Available online; don't wait for a course near you!- Chemical Card Renewal is a refresher course to renew your AgVet Chemical Accredtiation Card (also known as ‘Chemical Certification’ or a ‘Chemical Users Certificate’). It's designed for farmers and other people who use agricultural and/or veterinary chemicals (like weed sprays, insecticides, livestock treatments) regularly in their work, but do not use these AgVet Chemicals in NSW.
- Choose the refresher option if you’ve done the Chemical Accreditation course before, and your card is about to expire; or expired less than 12 months ago.
- If this is the first time you’re doing the Chemical Accreditation course; or if your accreditation expired more than 12 months ago, you will need to do the Full Chemical Accreditation course.
- On successfully completing this course we will send you a new AgVet Chemical Accreditation Card.
- AgVet Chemical users in NSW are required to complete our Chemical Reaccreditation Course to obtain a new Chemical Accreditation Card.
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In SA and looking for face to face courses & pricing? Check the list of scheduled courses.
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Advanced WHS AgVet Chemical Users Course
Advanced WHS AgVet Chemical Users Course: $374.00 Find out moreEnrol Now
Do you or your staff handle and apply AgVet chemicals at your workplace without begin supervised, however there is not a legal requirement for you to do the Chemical Accreditation course. You want comprehensive training in how to handle and use AgVet chemicals safely, to satisfy work health and safety requirements.
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You want to do the Chemical Accreditation course, but do not have a suitable workplace in which to practice & demonstrate the skills of handling and using AgVet chemicals? You might be an aspiring new-entrant to farming or natural resource management, wanting a course to help you get a job in either of those industries.
If you have successfully completed this course Smith & Georg also provides an upgrade path to enable people to gain Full Level 3 Chemical Accreditation - contact us to find out more - 1800 991 985
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AHCPMG301: Control Weeds – for QLD ACDC and Advanced training for already Accredited workers
AHCPMG301: Control Weeds - for QLD ACDC and Advanced training for already Accredited workers: $290.00 Find out moreEnrol NowAvailable online; don’t wait for a course near you!
The Control Weeds course provides comprehensive information on weeds and their management. Completion of Control Weeds is required to obtain an ACDC licence in Qld. It is also required for a spray contractor’s licence in SA and Tasmania (there are additional requirements in these states in some instances). More information on licensing requirements is given under the heading State Licensing Requirements below. Prerequisite training Before commencing the Control Weeds course Smith & Georg requires that you complete the Smith & Georg Chemical Accreditation course, or a similar course that covers the following (or equivalent) units of competence:- AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
- AHCCHM303 Prepare and apply chemicals
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Animal Health Treatments
Animal Health Treatments: $165.00 Find out moreEnrol Now
The Smith & Georg Animal Health Treatments course is specifically for people who administer Animal Health Treatments in their workplace, like vaccines, backline treatments, drenches etc. Successful completion will be recognised by a 'Certificate of Completion'. It is an Industry designed module and was prepared by ALFA (Australian Lot Feeders Association) and Smith & Georg. This course is not part of a unit of competence. -
Using Chemicals Safely – a WHS course for workers who do not require full Accreditation
The course is designed for people who use agricultural and/or veterinary chemicals (eg herbicides, fungicides, insecticides and animal health products) in their workplace, but who are not required to obtain the Level 3 Chemical Accreditation. It is designed for people who do not use large quantities of chemicals and who do not use the more dangerous chemicals. The course is well suited to landscapers, gardeners, greenkeepers, bushcare workers, tree loppers, local council workers, and primary producers who are not required to have Level 3 Chemical Accreditation.Using Chemicals Safely - a WHS course for workers who do not require full Accreditation: $264.00 Find out moreEnrol Now -
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Online Chemical Accreditation + Control Weeds
Online Chemical Accreditation + Control Weeds:In Queensland and need to get your ACDC?
This is the training for you!
Available online; don’t wait for a course near you!
- Chemical Accreditation is a Level 3 training and accreditation program that is designed for farmers and other people who use agricultural and/or veterinary chemicals regularly in their work.
- The Control Weeds course provides comprehensive information on weeds and their control and is required to obtain an ACDC licence in Qld.
- Choose this option if this is the first time you’re doing the Chemical Accreditation course; or if your accreditation expired more than 12 months ago and you require the Control Weeds module as well.
- Enrol with us to save 15% on the Windmate WM-300 Weather Meter.
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Hazardous Substances
The Hazardous Substances Course is a course for people who use hazardous substances, other than agricultural and veterinary chemicals, in their workplace.Find out more -
Safe and Effective Use of Chemicals for Bushcare Volunteers
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There are situations where using herbicides is the most convenient and effective way to protect Australian bush from invasion by weeds. Careful herbicide use underpins the minimal disturbance bush regeneration principles. But what about the risks to the people who handle and apply the chemicals?
For many years Trees For Life and Smith & Georg have jointly presented a workshop on Safe and Effective Use of Chemicals for Bushcare Volunteers. Designed specifically for bushcare volunteers, the presenters will take you through an entertaining (yes, entertaining!) and informative journey that covers the following topics:
- Health effects and safety information about chemicals
- Protecting your own safety when using chemicals (safety gear, safe work practices, first aid)
- Reading and understanding the information on chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Understanding how herbicides work, and how to use them for greatest effect
- Novel ways of applying herbicides in bushland situations
- Storing and transporting chemicals safely
- Disposing of unwanted chemicals and empty chemical containers
- Protecting the environment when using chemicals