GROWSAFE Basic Certificate
Course details
| Domestic tuition | $360 per year |
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| NZQF Level | 3 |
About the course
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to apply agrichemicals in a safe, responsible, and effective manner.
NorthTec offers two GROWSAFE qualifications. If you are unsure which course to do, please email Kerry Mitchell [email protected].
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GROWSAFE Basic certificate includes – Unit 27215
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GROWSAFE Standard Certificate (GROWSAFE Basic certificate is a prerequisite) includes – Unit 21563 & 27215
Classes are limited to a maximum of 10 learners per class.
GROWSAFE Basic Certificate
The Basic certificate is intended for those working under supervision. It is an entry level certificate suitable for those new to agrichemical use or those doing pre-employment training. The focus is on practical competence. All staff who use agrichemicals should have undertake training at this level to ensure their health and safety.
Applicators with a GROWSAFE Basic certificate should be operating under the supervision of someone with a GROWSAFE Standard (or higher) certificate.
A GROWSAFE Basic Certificate is valid for 5 years, at which time it can be renewed.
What you will learn
This one day course provides practical, task-related knowledge and skills with a focus on safety. The emphasis is on following workplace procedures and label instructions.
You do not require any previous qualifications to do this course. Nor do you require any experience with agrichemicals in order to do this course - but you may not receive certification until you have provided evidence of practical experience and competency.
About the provider
NorthTec is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (Te Pūkenga). Te Pūkenga brings the Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) and the arranging training activities of certain Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) together to create a national network.
As one national network, Te Pūkenga will provide flexible, career-focused learning that fits around your life – on-the-job, on campus and online. Helping our people, our communities and our workforces grow and thrive together.
NorthTec has campuses and learning centres in Whangarei, Ngāwhā/Kaikohe, Kerikeri, Dargaville and Kaitaia.
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