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 (or Certified Handler certificate if required)
• Evidence of 200 hours of practical spraying experience
• Certificates expire 5 yearly

Certified Handler Compliance Certification

Agrichemical and Vertebrate Toxic Agents (VTA)

Under the Health & Safety at Work ( Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017 a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) is required to have one or more certified handlers if your workplace uses, handles, manufactures or stores certain hazardous substances. - acutely toxic substances (classes 6.1A & 6.1B)

Apply for Certified Handler online (go to SIGN UP) A site visit will be arranged once an application and questionnaire is complete.

Growsafe Certificate Renewal

• Informs you of changes to HSNO legislation and the NZS 8409:2004
• Interpreting labels
• General knowledge of agrichemical use
• Updates your Growsafe for a further 5 years.
• 3 - 4 hour group session

Basic Growsafe Course

The Basic Growsafe course 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 and there are no sector specific endorsements.

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

Growsafe Standard Certificate

This course is intended for those working independently with responsibility for a single site/property(PCBU)and may have responsibility for supervising/managing others.

 (DKO) the HSNO act and NZS8409;2004 for the use of agrichemicals  21563 5 @ level 3

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

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

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

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

 Tree Felling

Demonstrate knowledge of tree felling 17763 6 @ level 3

Fell trees safely using a chainsaw  17766 10 @ level 3

New Zealand Certificate in Tree Felling & Clearing Level 3

(non production)

Demonstrate knowledge of the rules relating to chainsaw use 6917 8 @level 2

Maintain a chainsaw 43 10 @ level 3

Demonstrate basic chainsaw operation 691 5 @ level 2

Demonstrate knowledge of tree felling 17763  5 @ level 3

Fell trees safely using a chainsaw 17766 10 @ level 3

Fell and/or clear hazardous trees 28562  15 @ level 3

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.