AGSAFE Re-accreditation (Principles of Pest Management) Short Course

National Code: AGR157
Campus: Glenormiston
Study Mode: Short Course
Enquiries: Please contact (03) 5557 8200
Email:glenormiston@swtafe.vic.edu.au
Study Area: Agriculture and Equine

Overall Aim
All industry personnel who completed the basic Agsafe accreditation course, 3 or more years ago and are still involved in the handling, selling, recommending, advising and taking responsibility for the safety of farm chemicals, must now undertake further training to retain accreditation status. Principles of Pest Management is a course with emphasis on plants, weeds, diseases, insects and pesticides. Plants in many cases are either the target pest, or the host for the target pest and thus an understanding of the biology of the plant is necessary to be able to make the correct recommendation. Some basic information on weeds, diseases and insects is necessary with particular emphasis on their life cycles and growth habits. Making the correct choice is one of the objectives of the course and in the main this relates to selecting the right pesticide and ensuring that it is used in such a way that a satisfactory result is obtained.

Course Commencement
This course is run periodically throughout the year. Please register your interest by using the 'Register Now' button at the top of this brochure.

Course Costs
$450.00 (includes training manual)
Full payment is required at the time of enrolment, which should be at least two weeks prior to course commencement. If course is cancelled due to insufficient enrolments a full refund will be made. If a participant cancels, one week’s notice prior to course commencement date must be given for a full refund to be made.

How to Enrol
Please contact (03) 5557 8200 or email glenormiston@swtafe.vic.edu.au

Students with Disabilities
Assistance is available for students with disabilities. Further information can be obtained from the Disability Liaison Officer on (03) 5564 8964. Appointments can be made through reception.