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LocationIntakeStudy breaks
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Cromwell, Central Otago26 January 2024
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Cromwell, Central Otago28 November 2024
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Cromwell, Central Otago27 February 2025
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Cromwell, Central Otago27 March 2025
Study breaks content
This one-day course recognises agrichemical users who are able to demonstrate a competence in the use of agrichemicals within a specific horticulture or viticulture sector.
The Standard Certificate is intended for those working independently with responsibility for a single site/property (PCBU) and may have responsibility for supervising/managing others.
They are likely to be operating in a known set of circumstances, for example, one location, one crop and/or equipment type (or operating under the supervision of someone with an Advanced or RCA certificate).
Entry requirements
- One season’s spraying experience.
The course trainer will assume that you have a basic level of knowledge of agrichemicals and their use so they can focus on new, higher-level content.
Please note: This course is subject to minimum numbers enrolling.
Study and assessment
The course covers learning outcomes relating to the core information within NZS8409 and relevant legislation and regulations, with a focus on compliance and the safe use of agrichemicals.
Assessment
Written
- Completion of theory assessment (open book)
Practical
- Demonstration of skill in a simulated teaching environment
Additional requirements
- 8 completed spray diaries covering 8 independent spray events or spray diaries in a typical season e.g. you may work for Department of Conversation and spray only 4 times a season. Four spray diaries would be adequate in this case.
- A copy of the inventory of agrichemicals stored at your workplace.
The inventory must include:
- the product name for each agrichemical stored
- its UN Number (found on the Haznote and SDS for a particular agrichemical)
- maximum likely quantity of an agrichemical held at the workplace
- any specific storage or segregation requirements for the agrichemicals stored
Growsafe have developed a number of templates for use to record spray events and assist in preparing an inventory.
Growsafe Spray Diary templates can be downloaded here:
Growsafe Inventory templates can be downloaded here:
Renewal of Growsafe Standard
The Growsafe Standard certificate is valid for 5 years from the date of completion of both written and practical assessments (the date of the course). Standard certification must be renewed every 5 years, before the expiry date. Otherwise the status of the registration will change to ‘expired’.
Expired certificates can be renewed or reissued depending on the length of time since expiry:
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Expiry period |
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Less than 12 months |
Renewal course only required |
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More than 12 months |
A full course is required rather than renewal. The certificate is re-issued rather than renewed. |
Private company - want different dates?
- Courses can be arranged outside the dates advertised for private companies and the trainer will travel if there is a minimum of 12 and maximum of 15 participants.
- Travel and accommodation expenses must be paid by the company if the course is delivered outside of Central Otago.
Intakes:
| Course | Description | Dates |
| 25-COT-M2 | Cromwell, Central Otago | Thursday 27th February 2025 |
| 25-COT-M3 | Cromwell, Central Otago | Thursday 27th March 2025 |
