Date/Time
Date(s) - 28 Aug 2012 until 29 Aug 2012
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Location
Rockhampton

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This course is a nationally accredited course covering three units of competency within the

Conservation and Land Management Training Package. It provides participants with the skills required

to undertake weed control activities such as herbicide mixing and application safely and without

adverse environmental impacts, and to ensure weed problems are managed safely and appropriately

across operational areas.

Key components of learning are:

· Declared pest plants

·Weed Characteristics and Life Cycles

·Assessment of Weed Infestations

·Weed Control Techniques including Best Management Practice Methods

·Legislation

·Workplace Health and Safety including MSDS Sheet, Chemical Exposure, PPE etc

·Preparation for use of Herbicides

·Calibration and Mixing

·Transporting Chemicals

·Storage of Chemicals

·Records

After successful completion of the course and assessment, you will be able to apply for an Agricultural

Chemical Distribution and Control (ACDC) Licence through the Qld Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF)

Aims & Objectives

The ACDC Course is tailored to raise the awareness of the importance of proper weed management

and safe herbicide application and storage and handling. The training will also ensure staff are adequately trained to enable an

ACDC licence to be issued by DAFF.

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