ACDC – Agricultural Chemical Distribution Control

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 Forms
• 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.

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.

Students are required to complete Pre Course Learning for these Units of Competency.

Upon booking Students will receive an email Booking Confirmation with the Student Manual and Pre Course Questionnaire attached. The Student shall read the Student Manual and complete the Pre Course Questionnaire prior to the course commencement. These Pre Course Questionnaires will be reviewed by the Trainer / Assessor upon commencement of training.

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: 4/31 Henry St,Loganholme QLD 4129

Sunshine Coast: 10 Technology Dr,Warana QLD 4575

Gladstone: Suite 3a, 4/69 Goondoon St,Gladstone QLD 4680

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).

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 0730365249

Upon confirming a booking, candidate’s will be sent a ‘Booking Confirmation’ via e-mail that contains a booking form and LLN pre-assessment.

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.

Special client needs will be identified through initial contact with reception staff, receipt of application materials, and orientation events prior to the commencement of training and or assessment.

No pre-requisites exist for these Units of Competency.

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.