Agricultural Chemical Handling Skill Set
AHCSS00074
Nationally accredited
qualification
2–3 days
Industry recognised
UQ Gatton
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.
How you'll learn
This program is delivered over 2–3 days through a combination of online and in-person learning.
Assessment
You will be assessed through a variety of methods, including written case studies, project-based assessment, and written exams.
Start dates
This program can be run at locations around Australia on request. Contact us for details. Locations require minimum numbers to go ahead.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
All UQ Skills programs require access to a computer with a Windows operating system, up-to-date versions of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader, and a reliable internet connection.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) testing
You’re required to complete a language, literacy and numeracy test as part of the enrolment process. This helps us identify and plan for any learning or support needs you may have before you start your training.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have recent work experience you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.
Create your USI
You must provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI) before we can accept your enrolment.
Resources
2025 UQ Skills Student Handbook (PDF, 2.5 MB) (includes student support and guidance on fees, withdrawal and other policy information).
Full fee: $600
UQ staff fee: $550
| Course | Course code |
|---|---|
| Transport and store chemicals | AHCCHM304 |
| Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases | AHCCHM307 |
Careers
Expect to graduate fully equipped and confident to work effectively on farms and in agricultural businesses.
Job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- farm labourer
- plant protection technician.
Disclaimer
Details are correct at the time of upload and are subject to change. UQ Skills reserves the right to change programs, subjects or costs or to cancel a program based on consideration of student numbers and resource allocation. Ensure that you understand the program, subjects, associated costs and fee liability prior to signing an enrolment form.
