Agricultural Chemical Skill Set
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Overview
2 days full time
April, July, September, December
The Agricultural Chemical Skill Set has been designed for people who require an understanding of farm chemicals. It is necessary to apply for the Agricultural Chemical Users Permit.
2025 intake schedule:
- December 2nd and 3rd (8:30am - 4:30 pm)
2026 intake schedule:
- April 7th and 8th (8:30am - 4:30pm)
- June 30th and July 1st (8:30am - 4:30pm)
- September 22nd and 23rd (8:30am - 4:30pm)
Agricultural Chemical Skill Set is suitable for:
- Farm owners and farm labourers
- Horticulture and Agriculture workers
- People seeking chemical knowledge
Topics covered in the Agricultural Chemical Skill Set:
- Chemical standards and regulations
- Chemical selection, application and storage
- Chemical chemistry, mixing ratios and requirements
- Chemical selection
- Calibration of application equipment
- Testing and validation of results
- Completion of forms and requests to process each licence
- Assessment
Agricultural Chemical Skill Set outcomes:
You'll gain skills and knowledge to understand the rules regarding the selection of chemicals, appropriate storage and handling of the chemicals, mixing and calibration of the chemicals and the effective application of chemicals.
The Agricultural Chemical Skill Set is part of the Free TAFE program.
Career Pathways
Where will the Skill Set in Agricultural Chemical Skill Set AHCSS00074 take me?
Study Pathways
Units can be transferred into Certificate III in Horticulture AHC30722, Certificate III in Parks and Gardens AHC31024, and Certificate III in Sports Turf Management AHC31324.
Course Details
How you will study
Each course has a dedicated learning method that is designed to let you thrive in your studies.
On-campus
Interactive learning in a face-to-face environment. Classes will be held at a Melbourne Polytechnic campus or partner institute. Visit the How You'll Study page for more information.
Class Schedule
The course will be delivered over two days.
Assessment Methods
Observation, written assessment.
Units of Study
The hours displayed are nominal, actual classroom hours delivered may differ. Please contact us for the latest student contact hours information.
| Code | Subject | Type | Hours |
| AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals | Core | 50 |
| AHCCHM307 | Prepare and apply chemicals | Core | 70 |
Fees & Costs
| Free TAFE | Concession | Government subsidised fee | Non-subsidised fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1470 |
| Maximum annual amenities | $260 | $180 | $260 | $260 |
| Total payable | $260 | $180 | $260 | $1730 |
| Per year | $0 |
| Per semester | $0 |
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Displayed course fees are indicative only. There are many variables that impact the total amount of your full course costs including qualification for government subsidies, concessions or recognition of prior learning. Tuition fees do not include the cost of student amenities or material costs.
Melbourne Polytechnic offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.
Fees displayed are effective for new applications received on or after 1st of November. Tuition fees do not include textbooks, course materials or overseas student health insurance and visa fees.
After initial deposit, international students are able to pay tuition fees in installments, four times per year.
For more detailed information please read the International Student Fees.
Fees explained
Free TAFE short courses are tuition-free at TAFE for eligible students. As they do not form part of the Free TAFE course list, taking a Free TAFE short course will not impact your entitlement to a Free TAFE full qualification. Please note, amenities fees may still apply
The cost of tuition for those eligible for government funding.
Concession fees are charged at 20 per cent of the standard fees for enrolments in Skill Sets and Certificate I to IV courses. To be eligible students must meet Skills First eligibility criteria and present a valid:
- Commonwealth Health Care card, or
- Pensioner Concession card, or
- Any dependent spouse or dependent child of one of the above cardholders, or
- Veterans Gold card.
The following groups are eligible for concession fees from Skill Sets to Advanced Diploma level:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
- Asylum Seekers and victims of human trafficking
The fees for those ineligible for a government-funded enrolment.
Additional expenses
The Student Services and Amenities Fee is charged at fifty cents (50 cents) per student contact hour and is capped over a twelve (12) month period, effective from the enrolment date, to:
- $260 for full fee-paying students; and
- $180 for concession-paying students studying Certificate I, II, III, or IV.
Amenities fees are used to improve non-academic services including libraries, counselling services, student support, and recreational activities.
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Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this short course.Local student means; you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen or a permanent humanitarian visa holder.