AusChem Darwin

Chemical Accreditation - AusChem Darwin

$600 per person

Do you work in the weed control, mango, vegetable, landscape or cattle industry? Do you use chemicals such as herbicides, or insecticides or 1080? If your answer is yes then this course is for you. This two (2) day course is referred to as ‘AusChem’ and is valid for 5 years.

The "AusChem" has a five (5) year life and is a requirement for the following licenses and authorisations from NT Government:

Schedule 7 Chemical Authorisation
Professional Ground Spray License
1080 Authorisation

This course is nationally recognised throughout Australia

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This course will be run on the following dates.

12 June 2025
8.30am - 4pm 12 & 13 June NT Farmers Office Coolalinga
1 Places Available

2 July 2025
8.30am 2 & 3 July 6 Steele Street Winnellie Darwin
14 Places Available

About the course

The AusChem course runs for two (2) days with elements of both theory and practical. Over the two (2) day you’ll develop a complete understanding of how to safely handle and use chemicals. We cover everything in a helpful and informative training style that will get you up to speed.

All participants must over the age of eighteen (18) at enrolment and have a USI (unique student identifier). Find my USI

" The training was successful as there was a Vietnamese translator that help closed the gap of having a language barrier. This allowed a better understanding of the regulations and risk of using chemicals. The training was also very interactive and allowed time for questions and a discussion "

- Phuong Dang, vegetable and mango grower, Humpty Doo.

What will I learn?

Chemical labels
Withholding periods
Dangerous goods
Mixing rates
Protective equipment
Storage
Transportation
Safety data sheet (SDS)
Residue problems
Legislation
Authorisations
Permits
Licenses
Duty of care
Work health and safety
Calibration of equipment
Nozzle selection
Chemical spill
Clean up and disposal
Off target damage

Units of Competencies are: AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to weeds, pests and diseases and AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals.

Book now

This course will be run on the following dates.

12 June 2025
8.30am - 4pm 12 & 13 June NT Farmers Office Coolalinga
1 Places Available

2 July 2025
8.30am 2 & 3 July 6 Steele Street Winnellie Darwin
14 Places Available