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AHCSS00074 Agricultural Chemical Skill Set

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Key details

Duration

year/s

This program is delivered over two days. A third day may be timetabled for students requiring additional assistance.

Intake

Locations

Alice Springs, Casuarina, Katherine
Not available to international students.

Course code

AHCSS00074

Overview



This skill set is suitable for people that use pesticides and agricultural chemicals with powered and hand-held application equipment and require chemical user accreditation.

Successful completion of this skill set meets the requirements for National Chemical User Accreditation programs such as AusChem. If you require this accreditation, please discuss your options with the trainer or training coordinator.

Credit transfers and advanced standing

Skill recognition

Skills recognition is not applicable to this course. CDU's short courses are highly targeted courses designed to help you improve a specific skill. They will help you improve your career prospects, maintain currency in your field, or allow you to try out something completely new.

Pathways

VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.

On completion of the AHCSS00074 Agricultural Chemical Skill Set, the units may be credit transferred to a wide range of relevant qualifications to aid in completion of a full certificate course.

Fees

2024 Fees

  Fee Type  2024 Course Fees
  NT Government supported*  $444.00
  Flat Fee Rate for Services  $600.00
  Reaccreditation Rate Per Person  $550.00

*This course is supported by the NT Government for eligible domestic students who are NT residents. A limited number of NT Government supported places are available, so secure your place now.

Fees shown are indicative and subject to change annually. Actual course fees may vary depending on the units chosen. International non-student visa-holders; study eligibility needs to be verified before enrolment. Fees may vary depending on the visa type.

For further clarification and information on fees, payment options, instalment plans, and refunds, contact CDU on 1800 061 963 or refer to TAFE Fees and Payments.

Fee exemptions

Exemptions apply to TAFE tuition fees for NTG supported courses only.

At the time of enrolment, students in these categories will be exempt from paying tuition fees:

  • Recipient of a Centrelink payment
  • Recipient of Department of Veterans Affairs benefits
  • Enrolled Secondary Students
  • Permanent residents with refugee or humanitarian status

Certified copy of the evidence must be provided at the time of enrolment.

If your course is delivered in a location that is listed on the NTG’s Location Categories for VET Funded Programs, with remote as the location category you may be eligible for the Remote 2 Location tuition fee exemption.

Delivery allowance for VET funded programs

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Whether you learn on campus or online, you will be studying with a proud multi-sector university that’s a leader in research and flexible study delivery. CDU is innovative, industry-relevant and student-centred. Our students are at the heart of all that we do.

  • Benefit from smaller class sizes for more personalised attention
  • Online learners receive the same support as their on-campus peers
  • Enjoy inclusive, welcoming learning environments
  • Utilise our deep connections with industry, businesses and communities in the Northern Territory, across Australia, and beyond
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Why study at CDU?

Whether you learn on campus or online, you will be studying with a proud multi-sector university that’s a leader in research and flexible study delivery. CDU is innovative, industry-relevant and student-centred. Our students are at the heart of all that we do.

  • Benefit from smaller class sizes for more personalised attention
  • Online learners receive the same support as their on-campus peers
  • Enjoy inclusive, welcoming learning environments
  • Utilise our deep connections with industry, businesses and communities in the Northern Territory, across Australia, and beyond

What will I study?

To achieve AHCSS00074  Agricultural Chemical Skill Set a total of Two (2) units of competency must be completed as listed below. The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 120.

Course structure

To achieve AHCSS00074  Agricultural Chemical Skill Set a total of Two (2) units of competency must be completed as listed below.



The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 120.

CodeModule/Unit of CompetencyHours
CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY
AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicals50
AHCCHM307Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases70
 
Total nominal hours for the qualification
120



 

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

There are no eligibility or entry requirements for this Skillset according to the Training Package. However, students require literacy skills relevant to reading and interpreting chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), and numeracy skills for completing calibration calculations. 

To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LL&N) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

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Course details

Accreditation

This is a non-award course and a Statement of Attainment will be issued for nationally recognised units of competency successfully completed.

Employability skills

Employability Skills are embedded in the training and assessment of national training package qualifications. Information on the Employability Skills relevant to your qualification can be obtained by visiting this website and keying in the national code for the qualification: training.gov.au

Location and study mode

Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.



Locations: Alice Springs, Casuarina, Katherine



Study Mode:Workshop, Face-to-face

Additional information

Sector
TAFE
Industry groups
PRIMARY INDUSTRY
Occupation types
Gardeners Nfd
Area of study
Agriculture and Rural Operations, Horticulture

Contact details

Agriculture and Rural Operations
Location: Katherine Rural Campus
Phone: 08 8976 8311 or Student Central 1800 061 963
Email: vet.agriculture@cdu.edu.au

VET Environmental Studies
Location: Casuarina & Alice Springs Campuses
Phone: 08 8946 7513 or Student Central 1800 061 963
Email: vet.clm@cdu.edu.au

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