Skill set Outline
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Agricultural Chemical Skill Set
Agricultural Chemical Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
AHCSS00074
AHCSS00074
State Code
AD882
AD882
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
Statement of Attainment at Certificate III Level
Field of Education
0501 - Agriculture
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
19/12/2018
Current Release Date
19/12/2018
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
24/05/2022
Nominal Hours
90
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 19/12/2018 | Current | Approved |
Description
This skill set describes the skills and knowledge required to transport, handle, store, prepare and apply chemicals.
Pathway Information
These units of competency provide credit towards qualifications in Certificate II, Certificate III and Certificate IV in various sectors of the horticulture and agriculture industry including the following broad industries:
Production Agriculture
Production Horticulture
Amenity Horticulture (Arboriculture, Parks and Gardens, Landscaping)
Nursery Production and Retail
Turf Management
Animal Breeding and Racing
Beekeeping
Pest Management (Vertebrate, Weeds and Invertebrate)
Conservation and Land Management (Lands, Parks and Wildlife, Natural Area Restoration)
Irrigation
Indigenous Land Management.
Production Agriculture
Production Horticulture
Amenity Horticulture (Arboriculture, Parks and Gardens, Landscaping)
Nursery Production and Retail
Turf Management
Animal Breeding and Racing
Beekeeping
Pest Management (Vertebrate, Weeds and Invertebrate)
Conservation and Land Management (Lands, Parks and Wildlife, Natural Area Restoration)
Irrigation
Indigenous Land Management.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No occupational licensing or regulatory requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
Target Group
This skill set is for individuals responsible for applying agricultural chemicals.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package meet state/territory licensing requirements for the application of agricultural chemicals.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAL84 | AHCCHM307 | Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases | 70 | Unit of competency |
| BAN70 | AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AD645 | AHCSS00027 | Agricultural Chemical Skill Set | Skill set |