Agrichemical Approved Handler Renewal

ChemSafe

ChemSafe is an Agrichemical Approved Handler renewal service, brought to you by FarmSafe. With our efficient online system, you can either renew your Agrichemical Approved Handler Certificate in less than 30 minutes online or request a Home Pack be sent to you in the post.

If you have already registered and created an account, please Logon to go directly to the start of the renewal process.

If you haven't yet registered please review the following Steps that our renewal process takes and when you are ready, simply click on 'Begin Renewal Process' at the bottom of this section and you can begin.  Once you have successfully completed our process, you will be issued with your new Agrichemical Approved Handler certificate which will be valid for 5 years.

HOW DOES THE PROCESS WORK?
ChemSafe's Agrichemical Approved Handler SMARTonline renewal process is designed for Approved Handlers of Agrichemicals who are seeking to renew their Agrichemical Approved Handler test certificate

To renew a test certificate you must know about any relevant changes that have occurred to the Hazardous Substance and New Organisms (HSNO) legislation, any changes to the NZ Standard 8409:2004 and changes to work practice of agrichemical application since your previous Approved Handler certificate was issued.

 Our 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.


TWO RENEWAL OPTIONS - ONLINE OR POST


FarmSafe provides two easy options for you to complete your renewal process:

1. Online -  for those on broadband or fast dialup speed.
2. Home Pack - Request a Home Pack either online (in Step 3) or by phoning 0800 545 747.

THE EASY STEPS TO RENEWING YOUR CERTIFICATE:


STEP ONE  :  REGISTER & CREATE AN ACCOUNT

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 Approved Handler 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

Whether you choose to renew your certificate online or with a Home Pack, the renewal fee is $100 (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.

STEP THREE  :  REVIEW THE RESOURCES

Your logon will give you access to a brief video clip and/or a downloadable workbook manual explaining the process.  You will be provided  with information about the relevant changes that have occurred to the legislation since your previous certificate was issued.

If you do not have broadband or fast dial up, this is where you can request a Home Pack.  You will receive a DVD, workbook manual, assessment and application form in the post. Once you have completed the assessment and application form, please return it to us in the reply paid envelope supplied.

STEP FOUR  :  COMPLETE THE ASSESSMENT

After you have watched the video and / or read the workbook there will be a short 10 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.

Successful completion of the assessment will guide you to a one page Application for Renewal form. When filled out this will complete your request for renewal of your Agrichemical Approved Handler Test Certificate from our Test Certifier.

This form, required by ERMA, will ask you for information from your current certificate. If you are an existing FarmSafe client and you have misplaced your certificate, you can call FarmSafe on 0800 545 747 to request this information.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

If you are ready to go ahead and begin our simple four step process to renew your Agrichemical Approved Handler 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 Agrichemical Approved Handler Certificate number

       *  Your credit card

Begin Renewal Process