ACDC (Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control) Licence
This course gives you a firm grounding in the safest practices for the preparation, application, transport, handling, distribution and storage of agricultural chemicals used to help rid farm properties, crops and livestock of pests and diseases.
The course is necessary to obtain a Queensland commercial operator’s licence to apply herbicides with ground equipment (ACDC Licence).
- Course Overview
- Course Outcomes
- Course Duration
- What to bring on the day
- Why do this course?
- Upon completion
Course Overview
ACDC (Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control) Licence
This course incorporates the theoretical and practical components of three units of competency, two of which have been chosen by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries to meet the skills and knowledge required to apply to hold an ACDC Licence (QLD Only).
AHCCHM307 – Prepare and Apply Chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely prepare and apply chemicals for the control of pests, weeds and diseases, using general application equipment.
AHCCHM304 – Transport and store chemicals: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely handle, transport and store chemicals.
AHCPMG301 – Control Weeds: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and coordinate weed control activities using appropriate strategies to provide effective, economic control while minimising environmental damage.
These units apply to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.
The nationally recognised qualifications AHCCHM307 Prepare and Apply Chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases, AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals and AHCPMG301 Control weeds are delivered under a third-party agreement by V.E.T. Centre (QLD), on behalf of All States Training RTO #32577.
All States Training RTO #32577 is the registered training organisation that issues certification upon successful completion of this accredited course.
Course Outcomes
It is expected that participants should acquire knowledge, skill and understanding of the following areas:
- Determine the need for chemical use and prepare an action plan
- Prepare chemical mixes
- Calibrate application equipment
- Apply chemicals
- Clean up equipment and complete records
- Prepare to handle and transport chemicals
- Handle and transport chemicals
- Store chemicals in the workplace
- Record storage details
- Assess weed infestation
- Plan weed control measures
- Implement weed control
- Monitor weed control measures
Course Duration
This course takes 2 days of face-to-face classroom and practical training/ assessment.
What to bring on the day
Each person will need to bring the following to each day of the course:
- Enclosed shoes
- Sun protection
- Water bottle
- Lunch
Why do this course?
Using chemicals can be dangerous. Australian states and territories and certain industry bodies, have strict regulations regarding the use of agricultural chemicals. This course can help you meet the regulatory requirements to prepare, apply, transport and store chemicals.
Hazardous chemicals are regularly found in the agriculture and pastoral sectors. Successful farming requires the sound management of crops and/ or livestock, the farm property, people and finances. This course is necessary for any farmers, farm/ station hands and supervisors, and other people who use agricultural and/ or veterinary chemicals regularly in their work.
This course is an essential pre-requisite to obtaining a Queensland commercial operator’s licence to apply herbicides with ground equipment (ACDC Licence).
Upon completion
On successful completion of the course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment enabling you to apply for a Queensland Ground Distribution Contractor’s Licence (ACDC Licence) through Business Queensland.
Applying for a New Licence in Queensland
Accredited operators can apply online for a new commercial operator’s licence to use herbicides if you live in Queensland. Licences are issued for 1 or 3 years and operators select the period in the application process. Relevant statements of attainment will need to be uploaded when applying for your new licence.
Renewal of Existing Licences
If your email address is recorded against your licence, you will receive an automated notification 60 days before your licence expiry date. You can also renew your licence within the 60 day period using the online renewal form.
You will need your licence number to use the online renewal form. If you do not know your licence number you can search the chemical application licence register.
If your licence has expired, you cannot renew your licence and must apply for a new one.
