$990.00
This integrated program delivers AHCPMG301 Control Weeds alongside two chemical units to ensure participants can plan, implement and follow up weed control works effectively, while safely and legally using chemicals where they are the most appropriate control option.
The primary focus of this training is weed management in conservation and ecological restoration contexts. Participants develop a strong understanding of weed biology, life cycles, growth forms, reproduction strategies and soil seed banks, and use this knowledge to decide what control methods to use, when to use them, and why.
Chemical control is taught as one tool within an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) framework, alongside mechanical, cultural and biological techniques. Participants learn how to select suitable herbicides, apply them accurately and minimise off-target impacts, while protecting native vegetation, fauna, waterways and soil health.
By integrating chemical competencies directly into real weed control scenarios, this training supports best-practice bush regeneration outcomes, long-term weed suppression, and compliance with environmental and safety legislation.
This course is designed for people working or intending to work in bushland restoration, conservation works, Landcare, parks and reserves, and local government, where weed control must be ecologically informed, strategic and defensible.
The Hub for Learning (RTO No: 45630) is the awarding RTO for this qualification.
Nationally recognised training and assessment is delivered by EcoSkills Training on behalf of The Hub for Learning (RTO 45630). AQF certification documentation is issued by The Hub for Learning.
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The following units are delivered together as one integrated weed control program:
What makes weeds successful in bushland and restoration sites
Weed impacts on biodiversity, structure and ecosystem function
Weed life forms: woody weeds, scramblers & vines, ground-flora weeds
Why different weeds require different control strategies
Annual, biennial and perennial weeds
Time to maturity and seed production
Vegetative reproduction and underground storage organs
Soil seed banks and implications for follow-up and long-term control
IPM principles: prevention, observation and intervention
Reducing reliance on chemicals through informed decision-making
Using weed biology to determine timing and method selection
Ecological outcomes vs short-term weed knockdown
Identifying priority weeds and priority areas
Understanding site values and regeneration potential
Working from “good areas” outward
Setting realistic weed control objectives
Mechanical control: hand weeding, brush cutting, slashing
Cultural control: mulching, competition, soil disturbance management
Biological control: role, limitations and expectations
Where chemical control fits within a broader strategy
When chemical control is appropriate (and when it isn’t)
Advantages and limitations of herbicides in bushland
Minimising ecological risk and non-target damage
Public perception and working in sensitive environments
Legal responsibilities of chemical users
Working safely in public and environmentally sensitive areas
Hazard identification, PPE and safe work procedures
Protecting people, wildlife, waterways and soil
Labels as legal documents
Reading directions for use, restraints and precautions
Understanding Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Resistance warnings and mode-of-action groups
Safe transport and segregation
Storage requirements and compatibility
Spill management and emergency response
Disposal and container management
Selective vs non-selective herbicides
Monocot vs dicot selectivity
Matching herbicides to weed life forms and growth stage
Resistance management and rotation
Measuring and mixing accurately
Application methods used in bushland weed control
Cut-and-paint, drill-and-fill, frill-and-fill, basal bark
Equipment selection, calibration and drift control
Equipment clean-down
Preventing weed spread between sites
Managing wash-down areas and waste
Assessing control success
Understanding secondary invasion and regeneration response
Scheduling follow-up based on weed biology
Adapting strategies over time
Students are required to complete assessment tasks to be awarded this unit. Assessments include both knowledge-based activities and practical observation of weed control and chemical use skills in field or simulated environments.
EcoSkills Short Courses support employment, career change, and upskilling within the conservation and ecosystem management sector.
These courses are suited to people working or volunteering in conservation, those looking to move into the sector, and graduates seeking stronger on-ground experience. Skills gained may support roles involved in:
On-ground conservation and ecological restoration works
Weed management and regeneration techniques
Indigenous plant propagation and native seed collection
Site assessment, monitoring, and field-based ecological work
All training is aligned with current industry best practice and the National Standards for Ecological Restoration, supporting safe, effective, and informed on-ground work.
Students are required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment prior to finalising enrolment. This is a simple check designed to help us understand how you learn and to make sure we can provide the right support throughout the course. You can’t fail this assessment.
Training includes practical, hands-on activities undertaken in outdoor and field-based environments. Students should be comfortable with tasks such as light lifting, kneeling or working close to the ground for periods of time, and walking over varying terrain. If you have any concerns about the practical or physical aspects of the course, we encourage you to have a chat with us before enrolling so we can talk through what to expect and any support options available.
EcoSkills Short Courses provide recognised education pathways through nationally accredited training.
Courses are delivered as single units or grouped units (skill sets) and may be completed as stand-alone training or used as stepping stones toward further study. Units or skill sets completed can be credited toward the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management.
Short Courses also suit people seeking practical knowledge and skills to support regeneration and ecological restoration on their own property, whether small or large, while maintaining clear pathways into further vocational training.
This short course is delivered entirely face-to-face and includes classroom-based learning and practical, hands-on activities. Training focuses on applied skills and is conducted in real or simulated work environments, with guidance from experienced industry trainers.
2026 Short Course Attendance Dates
14th May
21st May
28th May
11th June
18th June
25th June
16th July
23rd July
30th July
*Course fees include enrollment and material costs. Covering; learner guides, handouts, equipment consumables and bus use
This skill-set includes AHCSS00074 Chemical Skill Set Level III. Upon completion you will receive an AusChem certificate and the ability to apply for an ACUP
Ecoskills delivers nationally accredited training in partnership with The Hub for Learning Pty Ltd (RTO No. 45630), the awarding Registered Training Organisation. This partnership ensures all training and assessment complies with national training standards and regulatory requirements.
Students’ rights and responsibilities, along with RTO policies and learner information documents, can be accessed here.
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