Online Renewal

Certificates have changed....

From 1 January 2018, Growsafe Introductory certificates have been replaced by:

  • Growsafe Basic - for people operating under supervision
  • Growsafe Standard - for people managing or supervising spray operations or taking responsibility for a workplace.

You will need to decide which level you wish to renew at. We recommend that everyone using agrichemicals have a Basic certificate and at least one person per workplace hold a Standard certificate. For more information on the new training and qualification requirements for different classes of hazardous products see our training and certification page .

GROWSAFE INTRODUCTORY TO GROWSAFE BASIC - online renewal

There is a quiz consists of 23 questions focused on understanding agrichemical labels. And there is also a requirement to provide a completed spray diary and an employer statement of competency.
Cost is $195.00 including GST (payable when you pass the renewal requirements).

GROWSAFE INTRODUCTORY TO GROWSAFE STANDARD - online renewal

This quiz consists of 30 questions with a focus on safe workplace practices and legal responsibilities. There is also a requirement to demonstrate practical competency by providing a copy of your agrichemical inventory and three spray diaries.
Cost is $195.00 including GST (payable when you pass the renewal requirements).

(Note: if you work in a management or high level administrative role in relation to spray application, but you don't actually do any spraying, please contact us at info@growsafe.co.nz to discuss renewal of your Introductory certificate. The Growsafe Theory certificate may be more appropriate.)

APPROVED HANDLER TO CERTIFIED HANDLER - online preparation

EPA's Approved Handler scheme was replaced by WorkSafe's Certified Handler scheme from 1 December 2017.  Certified Handler is now only required if you are using highly toxic (class 6.1A or B) substances.   For more details of the certified handler scheme, click here.

Part of the changes relate to the required level of competency, how competency is assessed and the evidence requirements.  As a result, renewal of Certified Handler certificates cannot be completed entirely online.  It requires additional evidence of competency such as copies of your tracking records, inventory, spray diaries and emergency plan and may require a site visit.  However, as a first step we suggest you complete the online requirements for renewal of your Standard certificate, as you will need a current version of this certificate. We also provide an online course that will help you prepare to apply for the certified handler certificate.