Qualifying for an unrestricted commercial operators licence

To qualify for an unrestricted licence, you must demonstrate that you hold an approved accreditation by providing the required statements of attainment. You can obtain these statements after completing the following Australian qualification framework (AQF) nationally recognised units of competency:

• AHCCHM307—Prepare and apply chemicals to control pests, weeds and diseases
• AHCCHM304—Transport and store chemicals.

By completing the accreditation, you will have nationally endorsed qualifications used to recognise and assess the skills and knowledge people need to perform effectively in the workplace. If you do not hold current qualifications for the above units of competency, our chief executive may consider previous versions of these qualifications or future training options that become available.

These units of competency are also required for the pilot chemical rating (unmanned) licence.

If you want to rely on an alternative qualification or training to apply for an unrestricted commercial operators licence, you must demonstrate that the qualification or training is relevant and substantially comparative to the specified units of competency qualification or training.

Registered training organisations

Only a registered training organisation (RTO) can issue AQF qualifications and statements of attainment in the vocational education and training (VET) sector. The National Training Register lists RTOs that provide training for the required units of competency:

• RTOs for AHCCHM307—Prepare and apply chemicals to control pests, weeds and diseases
• RTOs for AHCCHM304—Transport and store chemicals.

If you hold a certificate that is not from an RTO, you may be able to apply for recognition of prior learning. Check with your chosen RTO when enrolling.