GROWSAFE Basic Course
Growing & Vines
A course by
Wintec
A one-day course designed for people working in horticulture, agriculture, or conservation to learn safe use of agrichemicals under supervision, including understanding of chemical labels, hazard classifications, and emergency response.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hamilton City Campus, Hamilton
Core skills this course teaches
Safe handling of agrichemicals
Learn to properly store, handle, mix and dispose of potentially dangerous agrichemicals safely under supervision.
Understanding agrichemical labels and hazards
Gain knowledge of product labels and hazard classifications related to agrichemicals to ensure safe use.
Emergency response skills
Be able to respond effectively to first aid emergencies and other spill or accident situations involving agrichemicals.
What You're Signing Up For
This GROWSAFE Basic Course teaches participants how to safely handle, mix, store and dispose of agrichemicals, understand product labels and hazard classifications, transport chemicals safely, use personal protective equipment, manage spill and emergency situations, and maintain records. It is designed for outdoor workers in horticulture or agriculture and results in an entry-level certification valid for five years allowing supervised agrichemical use.
Course Content
- Your responsibilities
- Agrichemical product labels
- Hazard classification
- Transporting agrichemicals
- Storage
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- First Aid
- Spray drift and sensitive areas
- Disposal, mixing and applying agrichemicals
- Spills and other emergencies
- Records
What you need to know first
Must be working in industry to carry out supervised agrichemical spraying and meet practical course requirements.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Horticulture
Agriculture
Conservation
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level qualification for supervised agrichemical use roles
Pre-employment training for agrichemical handling in horticulture, agriculture, and conservation sectors