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Chemical accreditation

SMARTtrain Chemical Accreditation

AgForce offers a range of chemical training courses for agricultural, horticultural, nursery, local government, environmental and domestic situations. The chemical training is nationally recognised and satisfies the National Registration Authority requirements for purchasing restricted chemicals. SMARTtrain chemical training also aligns with quality assurance requirements and program standards.

About the program:

The SMARTtrain Chemical Application program is designed for those who use power-operated equipment or knapsacks to apply chemicals in agricultural, horticultural, nursery, local government and environmental situations.

By completing this SMARTtrain chemical training 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
Included is training on the safe transport, handling and disposal of chemicals, decontaminating equipment and what to do with used chemical containers.

The SMARTtrain chemical training program shows you how to identify the risks that chemicals pose:
  • to market access for your products
  • to your safety
  • to the environment
How can I obtain chemical accreditation?

Chemical Accreditation can be completed by either workshop (one day) or correspondence.

Chemical Accreditation is the basis for all quality assurance programs and is designed for those who use chemicals unsupervised on their own property or employer's property only.

Commercial Operator’s licence, previously ACDC licence Chemical Accreditation can be completed by either:
Correspondence – click here for the registration form - or by attending a Chemical Accreditation workshop plus completing another competency via correspondence.

Reef Protection Package chemical accreditation can be completed either by workshop or correspondence. Click here for more information.

Want to know more?


Contact us on phone (07) 4699 5520 or email us for more information.

If you would like full details of obtaining a Commercial Operator’s Licence (ACDC Licence), please contact the Queensland Primary Industries and Fisheries on 13 25 23.

This course is delivered by AgForce Training, (RTO #1834) and is open to anyone.



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