In South Australia, you need to have a licence to spray chemicals on land you do not own for a fee. Moreover, under the Workplace Health and Safety Act 2011, anyone who uses hazardous chemicals must have the relevant training. See below for more information:
Pest Management Technician Licence
In South Australia, SA Health administers Controlled Substances (Pesticides) Regulations 2003 and the Controlled Substances Act 1984. Accordingly, individuals who spray weeds for a fee must hold a Full Pest Management Technician’s Licence (endorsed for ‘Control of Weeds’). You must also get a licence to own a spray application business.
OUR CHEMICAL COURSE COVERS THE THREE UNITS REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR A PEST MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN LICENCE (CONTROL OF WEEDS) AND A BUSINESS LICENCE IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Helpful Links
To learn more about qualifying & applying for your Full Pest Management Technician (Control of Weeds) licence, click here: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/175dc0ec-1065-4f80-8e81-76efc82be9dd/Control+of+Weeds.pdf
Schedule 7 Dangerous Poisons and Group I Herbicides
In South Australia, the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) limits use of Group I herbicides to individuals who hold a current statement of attainment for the competency unit AHCCHM303 Prepare and Apply Chemicals. This unit, along with AHCCHM304 Transport and Store Chemicals, is also required to purchase and apply Schedule 7 Dangerous Poisons. Our course covers both units.
OUR CHEMICAL COURSE COVERS THE TWO UNITS REQUIRED TO PURCHASE AND APPLY SCHEDULE 7 DANGEROUS POISONS AND GROUP I HERBICIDES IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Helpful Links
For more information from the Department of Primary Industries and Regions about chemical use and best practice, click here: https://pir.sa.gov.au/biosecurity/rural_chemicals/chemical_use_and_best_practice
