Agricultural Chemical Distribution Control (ACDC)

Course Overview

ACDC – Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control includes the theoretical and practical components of three (3) units of competency chosen by the Department of Primary industries to meet skills and knowledge required to be able to apply to hold an ACDC unrestricted Licence.

This course consists of three (3) units of competency that make up the skill group including:

• Safe transport & storage
• Determining weather conditions suitable for spraying
• Understanding chemical application issues
• Equipment calibration techniques
• Knowledge to limit spray drift
• Managing chemical residues
• Risk assessments & hazard control corms
• Self-Audit & compliance checklists
• Integrated pest management
• Record keeping requirements
• Conduct a site hazard identification and risk control assessment
• Identify a range of weeds and beneficial organisms
• Apply a range of weed control methods and maintain records

Link Resources will provide each participant with the ACDC license application form upon completion of this training.

Target Audience

ACDC is suitable for those who are currently distributing chemicals in the agriculture and/or horticulture industries. This training course is also suitable for those who are interested in entering the agriculture, horticulture or primary industries.

Course Delivery

Face to face training and assessment is conducted at one of Link Resources purpose built training facilities. Upon arrangement, training and assessment can be conducted on-site at the premises of industry clients providing there a suitable infrastructure and industry training facilities.

Link Resources Training Facilities:

Brisbane: 18/229 Junction Road, Cannon Hill QLD 4170

Sunshine Coast: 10 Technology Drive, Warana QLD 4575

Outcomes

Students who are deemed competent will receive a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This certification is nationally recognised. The Statement is issued by Link Resources Training Pty Ltd (RTO 45483).

Payment Options

Please see the Link Resources Payments, Cancellations and Refund Policy below in Student Information for all details on Payments for your course.

Payment can be made via direct bank transfer, eftpos, cash or cheque. For billing information including who to write a cheque to, please email accounts@link-resources.com.au or call (07) 5491 2144

Entry Requirements

All candidates must be literate in the English Language (no interpreters allowed).

Due to the physical performance requirements of course, all candidates are required to have the physical capability to wear a 10L or more backpack and spray weeds.

At enquiry, students can enter the program by expressing an interest and being sent an information pack that contains a booking notification and course information (Course Brochure). This interest process enables the RTO and client to work together to ensure the course is suitable for them and to identify any additional support needs & make adequate provisions.

No pre-requisites exist for these Units of Competency.

Pathways

Training & Education Pathways: After achieving these units of competency students may undertake a range of associated resources and infrastructure units and qualifications.

Employment Pathways: After achieving these units of competency students may seek employment in civil, construction, resources, manufacturing, utilities and maintenance industries.