Nursery Worker Courses in Hobart

Do you work with agricultural chemicals and need the skills to handle, transport, and store them safely? How about the AHCSS00074 Agricultural Chemical Skill Set? It’s a group of nationally recognised short courses that cover the essential aspects of agricultural chemical usage and safety. Competencies include: identifying pests and weeds then determining chemical requirements, identifying different chemicals and assessing their hazards, preparing chemical mixes in accordance with label instructions, safely applying chemicals using a range of application equipment, transporting and storing chemicals according to their Safety Data Sheets SDSs. Enquire now for the list of agricultural career competencies and upcoming enrolment dates. PLEASE NOTE: this skillset is completed as a standalone course and articulates to a full qualification in either horticulture or agriculture.

The AHCMOM202 Operate Tractors provides the skills and knowledge required to safely operate tractors and front-end loaders, with or without attached equipment, in agricultural, horticultural, and land management sectors. It includes preparing, operating, and completing tractor tasks under general supervision, adhering to occupational health and safety guidelines and risk management procedures. Ensuring safety in tractor operations is critical, and compliance with relevant Australian standards is mandatory. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates.

The AHCBIO203 Inspect and Clean Machinery, Tools and Equipment to Preserve Biosecurity involves training in identifying weeds and meeting washdown requirements, with tasks including documentation, reporting, and equipment washdown. It prepares individuals to inspect and clean machinery and vehicles to prevent biosecurity threats, working under supervision within defined parameters to solve routine problems. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates.