Chemical Use in Agriculture

You must know what sort of chemical you are applying and its potential harmful effects. Many different agrichemicals are used in farming. Each is "scheduled" or rated according to the hazard it poses to the person handling it. The most dangerous class of chemicals are rated Class 1: "Deadly Poison". These are followed by Class 2: "Dangerous Poison" then Class 3: "Poison". The fourth rating of chemicals are rated Class 4: "Caution". Chemicals with an even lower hazard are rated Class S: "Unclassified".

With the exception of paraquat (dangerous poison), Reglone, 2,4-D, Grazon and Tordon Brushkiller (poison), most agrichemicals used in forestry and farming either have a "caution" rating or are "unclassified". All agrichemicals should be treated as being potentially poisonous. Even agrichemicals rated as very low in toxicity can be a health hazard. They may cause irritation if breathed in, irritation to eyes, and some may cause skin irritation.

If you want to know more you should book on one of our GrowSafe courses.

GROWSAFE Course Details

This course is available in the following regions ; Wanganui / Rangitikei / Manawatu

GROWSAFE is a training programme offered to all agrichemical users to enable them to adhere to the NZS 8409:1995 Agrichemical Users' Code of Practice.

This Code of Practice provides practical advice on licensed animal remedies and on using agrichemicals safely and effectively to control weeds, pests and plant diseases.

The Code is the recognised industry standard for primary producers, the forestry industry and for ground and aerial contractors.

Duration / Course Content

1 - 2 days

The new programme is in two stages: Introductory and Applied

Both stages involve course work, practical and theoretical training. The practical component of each stage can be done at your place of work under the supervision of your supervisor or employer. The theoretical components may be done by attending a Land Based Training accredited GROWSAFE course.

Qualifications

GROWSAFE Certification and achieve credits on the National Qualifications Framework.

Course may lead to

Credits gained from this course can be put towards National Certificates in Agriculture, Horticulture or the Rural Contractor's National Certificate in Agrichemical Applications for example.

Confidence, skills and knowledge necessary to deal with agrichemicals in a manner and to a standard which the work now demands.

Course Fees

$90.00 per person an additional $49.50 may be required for the Code of Practice

HOW DO I APPLY? Click on this Button, fill out the details and click on submit. You will be notified within a couple of days for an interview.

 Or you may contact the Tutor for your region for more information or when the next course is being held. Please ring Head Office on 0508 872 466 to find out who to contact 

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