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Chemical Handling Basics Skill Set

Chemical Handling Basics Skill Set

State ID IAA84

Learn the skills and knowledge required to handle, transport, and apply chemicals under supervision

The appropriate and safe use of chemicals is a skill that requires expert training. Get the job done quickly and safely with the 3 day Chemical Handling Basics Skill Set!

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Overview

Campus Pundulmurra Campus

When Semester 2, 2024

Study Mode On campus

In this skill set, you will learn the following:

  • Handling and transport techniques and requirements for chemicals
  • Structure and content of chemical labels and safety data sheets and their use and purpose for safe chemical application
  • Principles and methods of measuring, mixing and applying chemicals
  • Features and functions of a range of application equipment, their operations, and maintenance requirements
  • Risk factors to be taken into account for human and animal health, spillage and environmental impact relevant to chemical use before, during and following chemical application
  • Basic chemical groupings and types used in the workplace, including:
  • The of mode of action
  • The impact on chemical safety
  • Application methods
  • Paths of entry of poisons into the body and the methods of limiting exposure through practices and personal protective clothing
  • Maintenance practices for chemical application related equipment and PPE and disposal procedures for chemical contaminants and containers
  • Assessing weather conditions and the impact on safe application of chemicals
  • Components of a workplace chemical application plan
  • Chemical related records and reports and their purpose.
Units:

AHCCHM201 Apply chemicals under supervision 

AHCPMG201 Treat weeds

AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes

Important information

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Semester 2, 2024

Details

When 29 - 31 October, 2024
Where Pundulmurra Campus
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $238.90
(Tuition fee* $170.10 + Resource fee $68.80 )
Indicative Concession fee $119.20
(Tuition fee* $50.40 + Resource fee $68.80 )

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AHCCHM201 Apply chemicals under supervision $56.70 $16.80 $29.15
AHCPMG201 Treat weeds $56.70 $16.80 $29.15
AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes $56.70 $16.80 $10.50

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

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