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.
NZ$460
inc GST
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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.
About This Course
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
Entry Requirements
Must be working in industry to carry out supervised agrichemical spraying and meet practical course requirements.
Build towards these roles
Entry-level qualification for supervised agrichemical use rolesPre-employment training for agrichemical handling in horticulture, agriculture, and conservation sectors
Build skills in these industries
HorticultureAgricultureConservation
