Smith & Georg
Chemical Accreditation Course
Learning and Assessment Strategies
Training
Package
Units of
competency
Client(s)
Participants
Delivery
arrangements
Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation & Land Management Training Package
Code
Title
Nominal
hours
AHCCHM304A
Transport, handle and store chemicals
50
AHCCHM303A
Prepare and apply chemicals
70
Primary producers, land managers and others who use agricultural and veterinary (farm) chemicals
in their work.
The course is delivered to individuals who handle and use farm chemicals, including
owner/operators and employees. Successful completion of the course will allow participants to
purchase and use the more dangerous Schedule 7 chemicals.
By itself, this course is not sufficient training for licensing of spray operators (Pest Management
Technicians) under the Controlled Substances Act; although it can be a valuable start for people
wanting such a licence.
Delivery and assessment strategies will be selected to best suit the learning needs of the
participants. Refer to Smith & Georg Policy and Procedures on Identifying Learning Needs and
Designing Training and Assessment.
Duration
A one-day workshop (8.5 hours) is normally provided for people who have not previously
completed training and assessment to the units of competence. In some situations this workshop
will be offered over two days. This is called the Chemical Accreditation program.
A half-day workshop (4.5 hours) is normally provided for people who have previously completed
training and assessment to the units of competence. In some situations this workshop will be
offered over a full day. This is called the Chemical Re-accreditation program.
Participants in both these programs are expected to read some course material in their own time
prior to attending the workshop; and to complete some extra assessments in their own time after
the workshop.
Organisation
Courses will be programmed when there is sufficient demand.
Courses will be advertised through appropriate media to personnel in agricultural industries,
particularly to businesses that purchase and use Schedule 7 chemicals.
Registrations will be invited, and participants will be notified of their acceptance into the course,
approximately one week before the course workshop.
Learning support materials
Course participants are normally provided with a comprehensive learning guide in a ring-binder,
plus a selection of other printed reference material. There are also free downloads (forms, and
other reference material), and numerous useful websites, on our website.
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Delivery modes
Workshop
The course is normally delivered in a classroom-based workshop, comprising interactive
presentations and group work.
Where appropriate, workshops are presented in suitable workplaces, as long as a suitable training
room is available. When the course is presented in a workplace, we often use workplace
equipment and facilities in the teaching.
Assessments are completed by participants, both in the workshop and back in their own
workplace.
Home Study
The course can be studied in the participant’s home or workplace. This option is appealing to
people that have to travel long distances to attend training. All training materials are posted to the
participant, as well as the assessments. Support for participants is available during business hours
via phone, fax and email.
Assessments are completed by the participant in their home and/or workplace and posted back to
Smith & Georg.
Online
The course can be studied online. Online presentations are mostly in the form of Powerpoint
presentations with voice-over. Participants can log onto the site as often as they wish, to complete
the course in their own time, and in their own home or workplace.
Assessments are all completed online; some assessments are auto-marked online, and some must
be returned to us for marking.
RPL, Recognition of Prior Learning
Participants are invited on the Registration form to apply for RPL. For suitable participants
(potential participants are counselled prior to enrolment in RPL, to make sure they are suitable for
the RPL process, this involves a phone conversation with an assessor to gather evidence. If the
participant is deemed to be competent, the assessor will ask for evidence to support the
participant’s competence.
Consultation/
Input to
Industry
Participant
Feedback
Consultation
Smith & Georg consults with relevant industry contacts, employers and regulating bodies on a
regular basis through phone conversations, meetings, and newsletters. Information gained from
these consultations is used to review delivery and assessment of the course.
Input
Smith & Georg is active in making recommendations/commenting on industry initiatives
Every participant is asked to provide feedback by completing a Course Evaluation Form. A
summary of feedback is reviewed at Staff meetings and opportunities for improvement are
identified from evaluating the feedback.
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Assessment
Evidence-gathering technique
Assessment instrument
Observation / Practical demonstration
Oral questioning
Worksheets / Written assignment
Interview
Workplace documents
Label reading and interpretation
Label reading and interpretation
General knowledge
Records
Calibration
Self-assessment checklist
Legislation
Calibration
(for RPL only)
Self-assessment checklist
Opportunity to submit calibration and application records
Oral presentation
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Journal
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Scenario – problem solving
Calibration
Risk assessments
Role play
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Video
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Action research task
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Assessment Instruments - Worksheets
Performance Criteria
Label
reading
Calibration
General
knowl.
Legislation
Self-ass.
checklist
1.1 Transport requirements are identified and
followed from legislative and regulatory
requirements, including OHS
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1.2 Risks involved in transport and handling are
assessed and minimised
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Risk
assess
Records
AHCCHM304A Transport, Handle and Store Chemicals
1.3 Containers are confirmed as being in a sound
condition to transport
1.4 PPE is used as required according to
manufacturer specifications and OHS requirements
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1.5 instructions from chemical MSDS are followed in
the event of a spill
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1.6 Transport incidents are reported as required
according to legislative and/or regulatory
requirements
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1.7 appropriate first aid kit and spill kit are confirmed
As being on hand for all stages of transport, handling
and storage
2.1 Appropriate storage methods are used according
to chemical labels, MSDS and/or legislative and
regulatory requirements selected is appropriate for
the chemical concerned
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2.2 Risks involved in storage are assessed and
minimised
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2.3 Storage area is maintained according to
legislative and regulatory requirements, including
OHS and environmental protection
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2.4 Products are retained in original containers with
labels intact
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2.5 Storage methods prevent contact with people or
animals, and contamination of produce or the
environment
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2.6 Correct disposal procedures are applied for used
chemical drums and storage containers
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2.7 Unwanted and/or out of date chemicals are
disposed of according to legislative and/or regulatory
requirements and industry programs
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3.1 Chemical store inventory and records are
maintained
3.2 Storage incidents are reported as required
according to legislative and/or regulatory
requirements
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Assessment Instruments - Worksheets
Performance Criteria
Label
reading
Calibration
General
knowl.
Legislation
Self-ass.
checklist
Risk
assess
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Records
AHCCHM303A Prepare and apply chemicals
1.1 Nature and level of the pest, weed infestation or
disease is identified
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1.2 Need for control is assessed
1.3 Assess the requirement for chemical use as an
option within an integrated pest management strategy
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1.4 Hazard and risk analysis of different chemical
options is undertaken
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1.5 Requirement for chemical application including
coverage by appropriate insurance is identified and
confirmed
2.1 Mixing rates for chemical is defined and
calculated
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2.2 Application equipment type and setup
requirements are determined for each application
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2.3 The quantity of mix is determined
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2.4 Meteorological conditions are forecasts prior to
and during application are accessed
2.5 An application/spray plan is completed
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2.6 Notify neighbours as required in accordance with
industry practice or regulatory requirements
3.1 Requirements from chemical labels and MSDS
are interpreted and applied
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3.2 Appropriate first aid supplies are at hand
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3.3 Appropriate personal protection and mixing
equipment is selected and used
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3.4 A suitable location for mixing and loading is
selected
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3.5 Chemicals are prepared in accordance with
registered use
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3.6 MSDS’s are followed in the event of a spill
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4.1.Pre-operational checks of application equipment
are carried out.
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4.2 Equipment is calibrated appropriately
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4.3 Calibration is checked for conformity to the
application/spray plan
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4.4 Chemical is loaded wearing appropriate PPE, and
controlling risks to human health and the
environment
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Assessment Instruments - Worksheets
Performance Criteria
Label
reading
5.1 Appropriate PPE is selected and used
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5.2 Chemical is applied correctly
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5.3 Risks to others, product integrity and the
environment are assessed and minimised
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Calibration
General
knowl.
Legislation
Self-ass.
checklist
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6.4 PPE and mixing equipment is cleaned and stored
6.5 Incidents are reported as required
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6.2 Application equipment is cleaned and
decontaminated
6.3 Requirements for the disposal of unused
chemical, containers and spilled chemicals are
determined and implemented
Records
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6.1 Excess chemical is disposed of correctly
Risk
assess
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6.6 All appropriate records (eg calibration,
application, Dangerous Goods/Hazardous
Substances, and risk assessments) are completed
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Assessment
validation
process
The processes used to validate assessment in this program are:
 Review and validation of all revised and new training session plans and assessment
instruments by trainers
 Feedback from course participants
 Review by Industry Advisory Group
Staff
Name
Qualifications/Experience
Dave Georg
Cert 4 in Assessment & Workplace Training (BSZ 40198)
ChemCert Accredited
ChemCert registered Trainer/Assessor
David Smith
Cert 4 in Assessment & Workplace Training (BSZ 40198)
ChemCert Accredited
ChemCert registered Trainer/Assessor
Cert V in Training & Assessing TAA40104,
Rob Kakoschke
Infrastructure
requirements
ChemCert Accreditated
ChemCert registered Trainer/Assessor
Peter Cousins
Cert 4 in Assessment & Workplace Training (BSZ 40198)
ChemCert Accredited
ChemCert registered Trainer/Assessor
Michael Nguyen
Cert 4 in Assessment & Workplace Training
ChemCert Accreditated
ChemCert registered Trainer/Assessor
 All training and assessment staff have read and are familiar with the Agriculture, Horticulture
and Conservation and Land Management Training Package and the unit(s) of competency
 Training and assessment staff have access to trainer, assessor and participant support materials
 All assessors have access to print and electronic assessment instruments
 The RTO has access to resources to meet the requirements of participants with special needs
(eg plain English and bilingual training guide)
Pathways
Individuals who complete this introductory training may go on to study more advanced units; for
example:

RTC4702A Minimise risks in the use of chemicals
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AHCCHM402A Plan and implement a chemical use program
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AHCPMG402A Develop a pest management action plan within a local area
Manager’s endorsement
(signed)
Date
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