Registered Chemical Applicator

This is a course for contractors who spray for hire or reward. Most regional councils require contractors to hold this certificate or equivalent

RCA Certification requires:

• National certificate in Agrichemical Application
• Growsafe certification
• Agrichemical Approved Handler Test certificate
• Evidence of 200 hours of practical spraying experience
• Certificates expire 5 yearly

Agrichemical Approved Handler Certification

• Under The Hazardous Substances New Organisms Act 1996 (HSNO) Legislation,an Approved Handler Test Certificate is required to purchase and apply Agrichemical in some instances.
• Agrichemical Approved Handler Test Certificates are restricted to nominated types of substances.
• An essential requirement for an approved handler is evidence of spraying knowledge and chemicals used.
• Certificate is valid for 5 years
• Shane Harris of Harris Training is an accredited Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Test Certifier. Registration number: TST 10008

Growsafe and Agrichemical Approved Handler Certificate Renewal

• Informs you of changes to HSNO legislation and the NZS 8409:2004
• Updates your Growsafe and Approved Handler Test Certificate for a further 5 years.
• 3 - 4 hour arranged group session, 1 - 2 hour individual session by arrangement

Agrichemical Course for Beginners

DKO Knowledge of safety with agrichemicals 21554 3 @ level 2

Control weeds under supervision 21556 2 @ level 2

Use, maintain and store agrichemical application safety equipment 21561 2 @ level 2

Identify and interpret agrichemical product information 21562 2 @ level 2

• Ideal for people with little or no experience of agrichemical use
• 1-2 day course for those requiring above unit standards

Growsafe Standard Certificate

Demonstrate the knowledge of (DKO) the HSNO act and NZS8409;2004 for the use of agrichemicals

 21563 5 @ level 3

Prepare to apply and apply agrichemicals using hand held equipment  27215 5 @ level 2

• Covers the safe, responsible and effective application of agrichemicals, risk management and understanding of regulatory and market requirements
• This course is for users working independently or with little or no supervision on a single site or property and may be responsible for managing or supervising others
• Certificate valid for 5 years
• 1 Day Course, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Approximately

Light Utility Vehicle (LUV) course

Drive a light utility vehicle (LUV) on flat terrain245534 @ level 2

Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of a light utility vehicle (LUV)245563 @ level 2

Drive a light utility vehicle (LUV) on hilly terrain 245584 @ level 3

Drive a light utility vehicle (LUV) with trailed equipment 245603 @ level 3

Drive a light utility vehicle (LUV) with mounted equipment or a load 245623 @ level 3

A light utility vehicle (LUV) (previously known as an ATVU or SPV) refers to a lightweight vehicle (less than 1000kg), principally designed for off-road use, with a steering wheel and side-by-side seating for at least one passenger. A LUV has some or all of the following features – a carry tray, rollover protection bars, and a minimum of four wheels, low pressure tyres, automatic transmission and differential.

Quad Bike Safety & Skills (ATV) Course

Ride a quad bike on flat terrain in the workplace 24554 4 @ level 2

Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of a quad bike 24557 3 @ level 2

Ride a quad bike on hilly terrain 24559 4 @ level 3

Ride a quad bike with trailed equipment 24561 4 @ level 3

Ride a quad bike with mounted equipment or a load 24563 3 @ level 3

1-2 day course depending on the experience of the operator

Tractor Course

Check and drive a basic wheel tractor with an attached implement on flat terrain 24552 5 @ level 2

Drive a tractor with an attached implement on hilly terrain                                 27604 4 @ level 3

DKO of tractor stability and the dynamics of tractors and attached implements    24538 4 @ level 3

Describe the legal requirements and occupational hazards associated with tractor use   19044 4 @ level 2

1- 2 day course depending on the experience of the operator

Demonstrate Knowledge of Chainsaw

Demonstrate knowledge of the rules relating to chainsaw use 6916 5 @ level 2

• This unit standard is mainly intended for people employed in a forestry operation.
• demonstrate knowledge of the rules for chainsaw use
• describe rules relating to the transport and use of chainsaw fuel in accordance with accepted forestry industry practice
• and describe PPE and first aid requirements for chainsaw operators in accordance with accepted forestry industry practice.

Chainsaw Safety Course

Demonstrate basic chainsaw operation 6917 8 @ level 2

• This unit standard is intended for those new to the forestry industry and chainsaw users in industries other than commercial forestry.
• This unit standard is designed as an introduction to chainsaw use
• disassemble and reassemble a chainsaw
• identify and explain the main function of components
• demonstrate knowledge of factors that influence the operation of a chainsaw
• prepare to operate, start and test a chainsaw
• use a chainsaw to make cuts.

Maintain a Chainsaw Course

Maintain a Chainsaw 43 10 @ level 3

• This course covers in depth the maintenance and sharpening of a chainsaw.
• This unit standard is designed for professional users of chainsaws.
• 1 day course
• People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of a chainsaw cutting unit; sharpen a chainsaw chain; and demonstrate knowledge of a chainsaw maintenance and faults

Demonstrate Knowledge of Tree Felling

Demonstrate knowledge of tree felling 17763 6 @ level 3

• describe personal requirements for tree-felling operations
• demonstrate knowledge of hazards associated with tree felling
• demonstrate knowledge of the five-step felling plan
• demonstrate knowledge of tree-felling techniques
• identify tree-felling situations and techniques which require special skill and/or experience.

Tree Felling

Fell trees safely using a chainsaw 17766 10 @ level 3

• pre-requisites are unit standards 6917
• People completing this unit standard will have the skills required to safely fell individual trees using basic techniques.
• prepare for felling trees with a chainsaw
• assess the tree to be felled and the site around the tree to be felled
• prepare the work area and escape route
• safely fell trees using basic felling techniques
• retreat and observe as the tree is falling
• demonstrate basic additional back-cutting techniques.

Hazard Identification Course

Demonstrate knowledge of hazards, hazard control, and the consequences of injury in a rural workplace 23540 5 @ level 2

Identify factors and how to manage factors that contribute to injuries in a workplace 23542 4 @ level 3

• describe personal and external factors that contribute to injury; and describe strategies to manage personal and external factors that may contribute to injury in a rural workplace.
• identify and describe rural workplace hazards, the reasons why they are hazards, and the harm they cause
• describe hazard control methods, and complete associated documentation
• demonstrate knowledge of the economic, physical, and psychological consequences of injury in a rural workplace
• demonstrate knowledge of the role of organisations associated with workplace safety, and the HSE Act.