GROWSAFE Standard Course

Become certified in the safe, responsible and effective use of agrichemicals. The GROWSAFE standard course is designed is for agrichemical users who work independently or supervise/manage others. Learn how to protect people, animals, and the environment with this two-day course.

Course Description This two-day course is perfect for anyone who wants to move into a supervisory role when working in horticulture, agriculture, forestry, conservation, environmental management and related fields. Run by Laurence Overton, a certified GROWSAFE trainer, attendees should have previous experience working with agrichemicals under supervision. When the course requirements are completed you will be able to manage most agrichemicals unsupervised and oversee others. The GROWSAFE Standard certificate will be awarded on successful completion of both written and practical on-job assessments.

Based in Hamilton, the Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), is one of the country’s largest institutes of technology. We deliver high-quality education across vocational (technical) and professional fields of study to approximately 13,000 students, across over 130 different courses.

At Wintec students are educated in a way that builds their confidence and gets them work-ready. We differ from other types of tertiary providers in the way students get the chance to put their theoretical learning into practice from the very start. You will get to work on real-life projects based on relevant topics and themes as if you were in the workplace. You will also get involved in work placements. This means that by the time you graduate, you will be confident in your skills and knowledge, and know-how to apply your learnings. Our academic staff have years of industry experience between them, which means they can guide you on your journey.

Wintec maintains collaborative relationships with local industry and iwi to identify the needs of the region and community. Fostering strong networks that our students and graduates benefit from is a high priority for us.  Understanding the needs of local industry, what type of graduates they need now, and what they will need in the future is critical to assisting industry and our graduates.