The ChemCERT head office will be closed for the Festive season from 12pm Friday 20th December and will return on the 6th January 2025. If you have any issues with your e-Learning course, please email elearning@chemcert.com.au. All e-learning enrolments submitted during the break will be processed once we return.

The Control Weeds program is for students who have completed the AQF3. It has been developed for workers in agriculture, horticulture and land management who are required to carry out the control of weed infestations. In this course you will learn how to combine cultural, biological and chemical methods to provide effective and economical weed control while minimising damage to the environment.

Requires students to have attained the AQF3 units:

AHCCHM303A Prepare and Apply Chemicals and AHCCHM304A Transport, handle and Store Chemicals

OR

AHCCHM303 Prepare and Apply Chemicals and AHCCHM304 Transport and Store Chemicals

OR

AHCCHM304 Transport and Store Chemicals and AHCCHM307 Prepare and Apply Chemicals to Control Pest, Weeds and Diseases.

You will also need access to 6 weeds which you can collect

Students MUST read the Student Handbook and agree to the ChemCert E-Learning Policies

Practical Demonstration Requirements

There are is a practical demonstration required to complete this course.
Please click on the following link to find out more.

Hardware and Software Requirements

Please click on the following link to find out about the extensive requirements.

Std data charges apply when not using wifi.

Students MUST provide a unique and valid email address.

Online students will be processed ready for course login by COB if enrolled before 3pm EST.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy Requirements

We require all students to be a minimum of 16 years old and to have a reading level of a year 10 student. If you are unsure of your ability to complete the course we recommend completing our Learning, Literacy and Numeracy Quiz.

The Control Weeds Course includes one unit.

AHCPMG301
Control weeds
  • Identify a range of weeds and beneficial organisms
  • Plan and coordinate weed control activities
  • Prepare and calibrate equipment
  • Conduct a site hazard identification and risk control assessment
  • Apply a range of weed control methods and maintain records
  • Monitor, record and report the effectiveness of controls

“The course really is well constructed and of high standard for competency and was my first time gaining certification with ChemCERT will definitely recommend it to others”

Tony
Control Weeds – Online Course

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  • Workers in agriculture and horticulture

  • Land management-based enterprises