Agrichemical Application Qualifications


	Agrichemical application Below is a brief description of the skills covered by each qualification. Further information can be found by clicking on the links to the qualification brochure and Training Plan. Qualification brochure This gives detailed information about the qualification, including who it is for, entry requirements, and the qualification process. Training Plan This lists the unit standards which make up the qualification. Qualification brochures and Training Plans are in PDF format. You will need Acrobat Reader to view them. If you don’t have Acrobat Reader you can click here to download it How to enrol To enrol in any of these qualifications, call 0800 486 626 to arrange for an InfraTrain regional advisor to complete a Training Plan and Training Agreement. Agrichemical application qualifications These qualifications have been developed in partnership with industry, and are endorsed by Rural Contractors New Zealand.
	National Certificate in Rural Contracting (Introductory Skills) - Level 1 This is an introductory certificate for people starting a career in the rural contracting industry and provides an excellent stepping-stone to the more specialist areas of agrichemical application. You will gain knowledge of essential skills including workplace communication, calculations and measurements, operation of light vehicles, tractors and plant, and health and safety in a rural contracting workplace. Qualification brochure Training Plan

	National Certificate in Agrichemical Application - Level 3 or 4 This qualification recognises the knowledge and skills essential to become a registered agrichemical application contractor. It includes skills in preparation, application and transportation of agrichemicals, health and safety, regulatory requirements and accountability. Optional strands are available in Livestock External Parasites, Total Vegetation Control, Aquatic, Broadacre and Brush. The National Certificate in Agrichemical Application, together with a minimum of 200 hours practical agrichemical application experience, is recognised by the New Zealand Agrichemical Education Trust (NZAET) as a prerequisite for the GROWSAFE® Registered Chemical Applicators Certificate. For more information visit www.growsafe.co.nz and go to Courses/Course Outlines. Qualification brochure Training Plan

	National Certificate in Rural Contracting (Management) - Level 5 with a Strand in Agrichemical Application This qualification recognises the knowledge and skills necessary to manage an agrichemical application business. The core component covers taxation, finance, insurance, tenders and contracts, plant acquisition, employment agreements, risk management and health and safety. A specialist strand covers the planning, pricing and managing the implementation of an agrichemical application operation. Qualification brochure Training Plan Back to qualification list

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Agrichemical application Below is a brief description of the skills covered by each qualification. Further information can be found by clicking on the links to the qualification brochure and Training Plan.

Agrichemical application

Below is a brief description of the skills covered by each qualification. Further information can be found by clicking on the links to the qualification brochure and Training Plan.