Reef protection
On 1 January 2010, the Environmental Protection Act 1994 was amended by the Great Barrier Reef Protection Amendment Act 2009, enabling the Queensland Government to regulate certain activities on cattle grazing and sugarcane properties in the Burdekin Dry Tropics, Mackay-Whitsunday and Wet Tropics catchments.
Grazing properties
Restrictions have been placed on the use of herbicides containing the chemical tebuthiuron on grazing properties over 2000ha.
They include:
New controls apply to the use of herbicides containing atrazine, ametryn, hexazinone and diuron. They include:
About the program
The SMARTtrain Chemical Application program is designed for those who use power-operated equipment or knapsacks to apply chemicals in agricultural.
This program provides successful participants with the following units of competency which fulfill the requirements of the Reef Protection Package legislations:
- AHCPMG301A: Control weeds
- AHCCHM303A: Prepare and apply chemicals
- AHCCHM304A: Transport, handle and store chemicals
Through completing this program you will learn how to limit risks through:
The program shows you how to identify the risks that chemicals pose:
Chemical accreditation can be completed by correspondence or workshop.
Workshop information
If you are interested in having a workshop (duration 1.5 days) in your area call us on (07) 4699 5520 or send us an email. We will be happy to work with you to organise chemical training at a time and place that suits your enterprise.
Correspondence information
Correspondence (Click here to see registration form).
Course costs - for Workshop & Correspondence
Want to know more?
Contact us via phone (07) 4699 5520 or email us for more information.
Grazing properties
Restrictions have been placed on the use of herbicides containing the chemical tebuthiuron on grazing properties over 2000ha.
They include:
- By 30 June 2010 the person applying or directly supervising the application must hold chemical training qualifications in the following competencies:
- AHCPMG301A: Control weeds
- AHCCHM303A: Prepare and apply chemicals
- AHCCHM304A: Transport, handle and store chemicals - Or hold an unrestricted Commercial Operator’s Licence or a pilot chemical rating licence under the Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control Act 1966.
- Records of use on a DERM-approved form to be made within three days of use on cane farms over 70ha.
New controls apply to the use of herbicides containing atrazine, ametryn, hexazinone and diuron. They include:
- By 1 July 2010 the person applying or directly supervising the use must hold the following qualifications:
- AHCPMG301A: Control weeds
- AHCCHM303A: Prepare and apply chemicals
- AHCCHM304A: Transport, handle and store chemicals - Or hold an unrestricted Commercial Operator’s Licence or a pilot chemical rating licence under the Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control Act 1966.
- Records of use on a DERM-approved form to be made within three days of use.
About the program
The SMARTtrain Chemical Application program is designed for those who use power-operated equipment or knapsacks to apply chemicals in agricultural.
This program provides successful participants with the following units of competency which fulfill the requirements of the Reef Protection Package legislations:
- AHCPMG301A: Control weeds
- AHCCHM303A: Prepare and apply chemicals
- AHCCHM304A: Transport, handle and store chemicals
Through completing this program you will learn how to limit risks through:
- using the correct personal protective equipment
- reading and interpreting chemical labels
- keeping accurate records and maintaining equipment
- calibrating application equipment
The program shows you how to identify the risks that chemicals pose:
- to market access for your products
- to your safety
- to the environment.
Chemical accreditation can be completed by correspondence or workshop.
Workshop information
If you are interested in having a workshop (duration 1.5 days) in your area call us on (07) 4699 5520 or send us an email. We will be happy to work with you to organise chemical training at a time and place that suits your enterprise.
Correspondence information
Correspondence (Click here to see registration form).
Course costs - for Workshop & Correspondence
| AgForce members | Non-members |
| $465 | $440 |
Want to know more?
Contact us via phone (07) 4699 5520 or email us for more information.