Training opportunity: Chemical use and pest control courses in Seymour
Up2Us Landcare Alliance is sharing the following training opportunities for local landholders, farmers, and land managers. These courses are being delivered by The Centre for Continuing Education, a not-for-profit training provider with a long history of supporting the agriculture sector through practical, industry-relevant education.
If you’re looking to build your skills, meet compliance requirements, or gain the appropriate permits for chemical use, there are two upcoming courses in Seymour that may be of interest.
Chemical Users Skillset – Seymour
Dates: 11–12 May
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
This course is suited to anyone using agricultural chemicals who needs to obtain or renew their AgVet Chemical Users Permit (ACUP).
Participants will:
Build knowledge in the safe handling and application of agricultural chemicals
Meet compliance requirements for chemical use
Work towards obtaining or renewing their ACUP
Potentially access government funding (with eligible participants paying a reduced fee of $60)
Places are limited, so early registration is encouraged.
1080 & PAPP Pest Control Course – Seymour
Date: 10 July
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Cost: $300
This course is designed for current ACUP holders who require authorisation to use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) or PAPP (4-aminopropiophenone) bait products for pest animal control.
Participants will:
Learn how to safely and legally use 1080 and PAPP bait products in Victoria
Meet the requirements to apply for the relevant endorsement on their licence or permit
Gain the recognised qualification required to purchase and use these restricted products
This training is relevant for farmers, land managers, pest controllers, and others involved in pest animal management.
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These courses are delivered by The Centre for Continuing Education, not Up2Us Landcare Alliance. We are simply helping to share this opportunity with our network.
If you would like more information or assistance with registration, please get in touch with the course provider directly. Please visit their website for more information or to book: https://www.thecentre.vic.edu.au/short-courses/chemical-users-course/