South West TAFE
Agricultural Chemical Skill Set
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Do you work in the agricultural, horticultural or conservation industry and need to know how to use chemicals safely? This course is ideal for anyone who works with chemicals in their everyday work and will give them the skills and knowledge to safely work with chemicals.
Delivery mode
South West TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 89 Bromfield Street Colac, VIC
- Princes Highway (Deakin University) Warrnambool, VIC
- 200 Ballarat Road Hamilton, VIC
- 154 Hurd Street Portland, VIC
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Students are required to be a minimum age of 16 years with some experience in applying chemicals and access to a suitable practice environment as determined by the trainer.
Students enrolled in this course will be eligible for funding through the Australian Government Job Trainer Funding or a Victorian Government funded skills set initiative.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
- VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Agricultural Chemical Skill Set will prepare you for the following roles.
Horticulturalist
A Horticulturalist works in a range of different fields to cultivate green areas or help other people select plants. You might work with farmers to...
Farmhand
Farmhands assist with the daily work on farms including looking after livestock and tending to crops. You’ll help out with a range of tasks to keep...
Vineyard Worker
Vineyard Workers are responsible for performing a range of manual tasks essential to the cultivation and maintenance of grapevines. Their duties ty...
Groundskeeper
Their duties typically include mowing lawns, trimming hedges, planting flowers, watering plants, and removing debris or litter. They may also opera...
Greenkeeper
A Greenkeeper cares for a range of sporting fields, most commonly golf courses. You’ll maintain greens, fairways and other areas of the course to e...
Agricultural Technician
An Agricultural Technician supports farming operations by assisting with crop management, soil testing, irrigation, and pest control. They conduct...
Nursery Worker
A Nursery Worker is primarily responsible for the care and maintenance of plants in nurseries, garden centres, and horticultural settings. Their d...
Pest Control Technician
A Pest Control Technician removes insects and vermin from an area using a range of pest management strategies. You might eradicate pests from resid...
Irrigation Technician
An Irrigation Technician works on a range of irrigation systems for residential gardens, community parks and landscaped areas. You might install ir...
About South West TAFE
As the number 1 education and training provider in south-west Victoria, SWTAFE offers practical and inspiring teaching that prepares students for in-demand jobs now and into the future. Our focus is on delivering courses that give our graduates the skills they need to thrive in their chosen careers.
