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• Agrichemical Approved Handler Certification
• Introductory GROWSAFE Certification
• Supplier Approved Handler Certificate Renewal
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Introductory GROWSAFE® Certification

The key focus a GROWSAFE workshop is to learn about applying agrichemicals in a safe, responsible and effective way with minimal adverse impact on human, environmental and animal health. Upon successful completion of the workshop you will obtain a GROWSAFE Certificate.

For further information or to register your interest in attending a GROWSAFE workshop please call 0800 545 747 or see our contact details.

If you already have a GROWSAFE certificate that you wish to renew, see FarmSafe’s renewal options page

GROWSAFE CERTIFICTE RENEWAL

Together with the NZ Agrichemical Education Trust, FarmSafe has developed TWO OPTIONS to renew your Introductory GROWSAFE® certificate.

NZAET Policy is that you can only renew your current certificate if it is less than 1 year from expiry date. If your expiry date exceeds the 1 year period, please call 0800 545 747.

HOW DOES OUR ONLINE RENEWAL PROCESS WORK?

This renewal process is designed for holders of a GROWSAFE certificate who are seeking to renew their GROWSAFE certificate. Our online renewal service will outline the changes since your last certificate was issued and after paying the fee, following the steps and answering questions relating to the changes, you will be able to complete the renewal process.

THE EASY STEPS TO RENEWING YOUR GROWSAFE CERTIFICATE ONLINE:

Step One: Registration and Application

First you need to register your details - this will enable you to have a unique logon that you will require to proceed with the renewal process. Once you have registered, your logon and password will be immediately emailed to you. Please note, you will require your current GROWSAFE certificate number. If you have misplaced your certificate and you are an existing FarmSafe client, you can call FarmSafe on 0800 545747 to request this information.

Step Two: Pay the Renewal Fee

The online renewal fee is $150 (GST included). Using your logon and password, you can securely pay online using your credit card. As soon as payment is received you can begin the online renewal service. Farmlands and Ravensdown clients may choose to charge this renewal fee to their respective account.

Step Three: Review the Resources Online

Your logon will give you access to a downloadable workbook which includes a summary of your Regional Air Plan. You will be provided with information about the relevant changes that have occurred to workplace practices since your previous certificate was issued. However, before proceeding you must fill out the Application for renewal form.

Step Four: Complete the Assessment

After you have read the workbook there will be a short 20 question multichoice assessment which you can complete and submit online. Your unique logon details allow you to have 3 attempts at the assessment over 28 days. You are required to achieve an 80% pass rate.

What happens next?

If you are ready to go ahead and begin our simple four step process to renew your GROWSAFE Certificate, make sure you have the following requirements on hand then click on the 'Begin Renewal Process' button below. You will be taken to another FarmSafe website to complete the process.

Have on hand:

• Your GROWSAFE® Certificate number
• Your credit card.

Do you have a GROWSAFE Certificate AND an Agrichemical Approved Handler Certificate?

If you have both an Agrichemical Approved Handler Certificate AND a GROWSAFE® certificate that are due to expire, you can now renew both certificates together online. Find out more about this convenient and cost effective option.

Or click the button below to begin the Renewal Process of your Introductory GROWSAFE Certificate