Program details: Agricultural Chemical Handling Skill Set

Gain essential skills and knowledge to safely handle and apply agricultural chemicals with the Agricultural Chemical Handling Skill Set AHCSS00074.

You'll learn to recognise plant pests, diseases and disorders, and how to safely apply and transport agricultural chemicals.

Topics include:

safe and sustainable work practices
transporting and applying chemicals safely for weed control, plant pests and disease
plant threats and how to assess pests, disease and disorders affecting plants
establishing and implementing effective and compliant plant protection plans
chemical application for plant disease, pests and disease
principles and practices of plant protection in relation to production horticulture and land conservation.

This program is delivered over 2–3 days through a combination of online and face-to-face learning.

You will be assessed through a variety of methods, including written case studies, project-based assessment, and written exams.

This program can be run at locations around Australia on request. Contact us for details. Locations require minimum numbers to go ahead.

Expect to graduate fully equipped and confident to work effectively on farms and in agricultural businesses.

Job titles relevant to this qualification include:

Use this qualification as credit towards other programs, including:

Units of competency
Course	Course code
Transport and store chemicals	AHCCHM304
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases	AHCCHM307

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You will be required to complete a language literacy and numeracy assessment.

If you have recent work experience you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.

You must provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI) before we can accept your enrolment.

2024 UQ Skills Student Handbook (PDF, 2.7 MB) (includes student support and policy information)

Full fee: $600
UQ staff fee: $550