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1 - 28 Nov 2026
4 weeks, 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
The regulations require a 'Certified Handler' (CH) to handle acutely toxic (6.1A and 6.1B, or GHS Cat. 1 and Cat 2) substances.
Fri 13 Nov 2026
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM (5 hours 30 minutes)
This course provides practical, task-related knowledge and skills with a focus on agrichemical safety. The emphasis is on following workplace procedures and label instructions. For the practical component of the assessment, there are practical tasks on the day of course and after the course you are required to undertake a spray activity and provide your spray diary and documentation from your supervisor/employer confirming your competency Five Level 2 NZQA credits are available for this course.
Fri 13 Nov 2026
1 day, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours)
This course is for agrichemical users working independently (ie with little or no supervision) with responsibility for a single site/property, and may have responsibility for themselves and perhaps managing or supervising others. Eight Level 3 NZQA credits are available for this course.
Fri 13 Nov 2026
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (7 hours)
This course is for existing Growsafe Certificate holders wishing to renew their current certificate. You must have a current certificate, or it must not be expired by more than 12 months. Eight Level 3 NZQA credits are available for this course.
Mon 16 Nov 2026
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)
This course is for agrichemical users working independently (ie with little or no supervision) with responsibility for a single site/property, and may have responsibility for themselves and perhaps managing or supervising others. Eight Level 3 NZQA credits are available for this course.
Mon 16 Nov 2026
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)
This course is for existing Growsafe Certificate holders wishing to renew their current certificate. You must have a current certificate, or it must not be expired by more than 12 months. Eight Level 3 NZQA credits are available for this course.
Tue 17 Nov 2026
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)
This course is for agrichemical users working independently (ie with little or no supervision) with responsibility for a single site/property, and may have responsibility for themselves and perhaps managing or supervising others. Eight Level 3 NZQA credits are available for this course.
Tue 17 Nov 2026
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)
This course is for existing Growsafe Certificate holders wishing to renew their current certificate. You must have a current certificate, or it must not be expired by more than 12 months. Eight Level 3 NZQA credits are available for this course.
Wed 18 Nov 2026
1 day, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours)
This course is for agrichemical users working independently (ie with little or no supervision) with responsibility for a single site/property, and may have responsibility for themselves and perhaps managing or supervising others. Eight Level 3 NZQA credits are available for this course.
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Growsafe® Basic
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 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.
Growsafe® Standard
This course is for agrichemical users working independently (ie with little or no supervision) with responsibility for a single site/property, and may have responsibility for managing or supervising others. You are likely to be operating in a known set of circumstances (for example, one location, crop and/or equipment type), or operating under the supervision of someone with Growsafe Advanced or RCA certification.
Growsafe® Standard Renewal
A Growsafe Standard certificate is valid for 5 years, at which time it can be renewed with this renewal course. This is because laws, technology and best practice are constantly changing. While you can read and hear about these changes yourself, your customers and the regulators require evidence that you are up-to-date. Renewal of your certificate should be done within 6 months of expiry.
Certified Handler Certification
If you intend to handle highly toxic Agrichemicals with the 6.1A or 6.1B hazard classification, or if you need a Controlled Substance Licence (CSL), under the regulations you must hold a current Certified Handler compliance certificate. You must provide evidence of your competency to gain a Certified Handler certificate, this usually includes a current Growsafe® Standard certificate.
Please contact us for more specific information as this varies depending on the scope and products.
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