Online Chemical Accreditation - AusChem

Online Training:

• Reading materials, slides, videos and websites are provided to students via the online website AusChem Online and you can contact the trainer by email anytime
• You can do this course in your own time
• The online course will take about 10 - 12 hours at own pace and you have up to eight (8) weeks to complete the course, If you complete the tests in less than two (2) hours, you will have to make a video of yourself doing the online chemical label test.
• You must have access to spray equipment and PPE to undertake the practical test
• Online tests are open book
• The AusChem National AgVet Chemical User book is posted to you therefore you have the "paper copy" as well
• Watch video to see how to set up password very easy

You must have the following skills and computer software & hardware:

• Read English and have a high school year ten (10) level of mathematics
• Computer knowledge, skills and email
• Smartphone to make video and email to the trainer
• Internet access
• PC or laptop
• Printer

The assessment is a combination of theory and practical:

• Online tests - true/false and multiple choice
• Phone call verbal test - random questions
• Practical test video - you must make a video of your self mixing chemical and spraying

Cheating Online Tests

If you complete the online tests in less than two (2) hours, you will be suspected of cheating, therefore to prove the tests were completed by you, you will have to make a video of yourself doing the online chemical label test.

Practical Test Video

Demonstration of skills will be assessed by the submission of a video where you demonstrate the skills in a workplace or simulated work environment. In the video you must read the chemical label, mix the chemical, wear the correct PPE, apply the chemical to weeds or pests.  The video must identify the student and is emailed to the trainer.  Watch the video

You can transfer to a face to face course at any time, however you will incur an extra charge of $200.  You will have to travel to Darwin for this course.  Go to Darwin Chemical Course Dates