Advanced Chemical Spray Application Skill Set

Skill set Outline

Information current as of
11/09/2026 12:06 AM AWST

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Skill set

National Code
AHCSS00073

State Code
AD885

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification

AQF Level

—

Field of Education

—

Skillset Type

National

Original TGA Release Date

19/12/2018

Current Release Date

19/12/2018

Current Release Number

1.00

Approved Date

24/05/2019

Nominal Hours

264

Duration

—

Releases

Release Version	Release Date	TGA Status	DTWD Status
1.00	19/12/2018	Current	Approved

Description

This skill set provides the skills and knowledge required to interpret weather conditions, plan and develop procedures, transport, handle and store chemicals and implement chemicals and monitor the safe application of chemicals using machinery and equipment.

Pathway Information

These units of competency provide credit towards a large number of qualifications in the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package, including but not limited to AHC40116 Certificate IV in Agriculture and AHC40316 Certificate IV in Production Horticulture.

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 planning, risk management and application tasks associated with the spray application of chemicals used in primary production.

Suggested words for statement of attainment

These competencies from the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package meet the industry requirements for those responsible for planning and risk management associated with the spray application of chemicals in primary production.

General notes

Schedule

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
OAO33	AHCCHM404	Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals	55	Unit of competency
BAN36	AHCWRK302	Monitor weather conditions	24	Unit of competency
BAM59	AHCMOM315	Operate chemical application machinery and equipment	90	Unit of competency
OAO39	AHCCHM405	Plan and implement a chemical use program	35	Unit of competency
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
AD641	AHCSS00026	Advanced Chemical Spray Application Skill Set	Skill set

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AF247	AHCSS00167	Advanced Chemical Spray Application Skill Set	Skill set