The concern focuses especially on environmental, market access and health issues.

Legislation controls the development, manufacture, distribution and the use of farm chemicals. However for safe and effective use of farm chemicals, users in the workplace need to be well informed.

The aim of the course is to provide users with the knowledge and skills to achieve industry competencies.

This accreditation is required for the purchase of restricted farm chemical products and for the implementation of on-farm Quality Assurance (QA) programs. It also informs employers of their OH&S obligations in regard to farm chemical use by employees and contractors.

All assessment is easily completed during the courses. Participants in each course need to complete assessable exercises, and at the end an open book test is given.

Chris Houghton the course facilitator has worked as a consultant and trainer in the areas of agronomy and land management through the ACT and Southern Tablelands since 1987. During this time Chris has been employed with NSW Agriculture as an agronomist. He later managed a fine wool grazing property before becoming the principle lecturer at the CIT Rural Training Centre.

Chris has an excellent understanding of farm business and land management, and will help lift the performance of your agribusiness.

These courses and a range of other training and consultancy services are delivered throughout the ACT and South East of NSW.

Farmers and their employees, Government and Shire Council staff, park workers, landscape, turf and other horticulturalists. In fact anyone involved with or responsible for outdoor chemical application.

The following topics are covered in the course:

Integrated pest management; Legislation; The product label; Formulations; Personal safety; Environmental safety; Application and calibration; Safe use of veterinary products; Record keeping.