GROWSAFE Standard Course
A two-day certification course for agrichemical users aiming to supervise or manage safe, responsible, and effective chemical use in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, or environmental management.
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Core skills this course teaches
Certified use of agrichemicals
Be able to use agrichemicals independently and without supervision, meeting EPA and Regional Authorities' minimum requirements.
Supervise and manage others
Be qualified to supervise others in the use of agrichemicals and move into roles with added responsibility.
About This Course
The GROWSAFE Standard Course is designed for experienced agrichemical users who wish to supervise or manage chemical use in fields such as horticulture, agriculture, forestry, and environmental management. Offered by a certified GROWSAFE trainer, the course covers hazard identification, safe handling, record keeping, legal requirements, and emergency responses concerning agrichemicals. Successful participants will be awarded the GROWSAFE Standard Certificate after completing both written and practical assessments, certifying them to use agrichemicals independently and oversee others.
Course Content
- Agrichemical formulations and mode of action
- Risks, hazard classifications, and descriptions
- Risk management, training, emergency management
- Spray planning and notifications
- Transport and storage of agrichemicals
- Spraying preparation, PPE, and mixing
- Post-spraying cleanup, disposal, record keeping
- Withholding period and re-entry interval
- Emergencies, poisoning, spills, and spill kits
- Relevant NZ legislation (HSNO, RMA, ACVM, HSW Acts, NZS 8409)
Entry Requirements
Growsafe Basic Certificate (or equivalent knowledge)
Build towards these roles
Independent agrichemical userSupervisor or manager of agrichemical useCompliance roles in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, and related sectors
Build skills in these industries
AgricultureHorticultureForestryEnvironmental Management
