FarmSafe Skills
FarmSafe Skills is the
third step of a 3-pronged approach to farm safety. FarmSafe Skills
interactive workshops are held over two days, some weeks
apart. Each specialist workshop focuses on increasing the
practical skills of those who work on the land, ensuring that you,
your family and your staff have the necessary skills to work
safely.
The specialist workshops are:
FarmSafe Skills - Riding
ATV's
The key focus of the ATV workshop is to gain knowledge in
operating an ATV safely. This workshop involves two interactive
days, held some weeks apart and is suitable for beginners through
to advanced riders.
What the Workshop Covers:
The two days cover:
- safety features
- safe riding of an ATV on flat and undulating
terrain
- maintenance
- safety equipment
- assessment of your ability
Benefits to You:
- Receive expert instruction from a fully qualified
tutor
- Improve your understanding and knowledge of the
safe operation and handling of an ATV
- Earn credits towards NZQA qualifications in
agriculture
- Enjoy an informative and hands-on day with members of
your local community.
What to Bring:
- Your NZQA number (If you have one)
- Suitable clothing
- Protective wear if you have it
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FarmSafe Skills
- Using Chainsaws
The key focus of the Chainsaw workshop is to gain knowledge in
operating a chainsaw safely. This workshop involves two interactive
days, held some weeks apart and is suitable for beginners through
to advanced operators.
What the Workshop Covers:
The two days cover:
- Safe use of a chainsaw
- Safety features
- Maintenance
- Safety equipment
- Basic up cut, down cut and bore cut
Benefits to You:
- Improve your understanding and knowledge of the safe operation
and handling of a chainsaw
- Receive expert instruction from a fully qualified
tutor
- Earn credits towards NZQA qualifications in
agriculture
- Enjoy an informative and hands-on day with members of
your local community
What to Bring:
- Your NZQA number (If you have one)
- Suitable clothing
- Protective wear if you have it
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FarmSafe Skills -
Driving Tractors
The key focus of the Tractors workshop is to gain knowledge in
operating and driving a tractor safely. This workshop involves two
interactive days, held some weeks apart and is suitable for
beginners through to advanced operators.
What the Workshop Covers:
The two days cover:
- Safe operating and driving of a tractor on flat and undulating
terrain
- Safe operating of a tractor with an attached implement on
flat terrain
- The legal requirements and occupational hazards
associated with tractor use
- Safety features
- Maintenance
- Safety equipment
- Assessment of your ability
Benefits to You:
- Improve your understanding and knowledge of the safe operation
and driving of a tractor on both flat and undulating terrain
- Understand the legal requirements and occupational
hazards associated with tractor use
- Receive expert instruction from a fully qualified
tutor
- Earn credits towards NZQA qualifications in
agriculture
- Enjoy an informative and hands-on day with members of
your local community.
What to Bring:
- Your NZQA number (If you have one)
- Suitable clothing
- Protective wear if you have it
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FarmSafe
Skills - Riding Motorbikes
The key focus of the Motorbikes workshop is to gain knowledge in
operating and riding a motorbike safely. This workshop involves two
interactive days, held some weeks apart and is suitable for
beginners through to advanced operators.
What the Workshop Covers:
The two days cover:
- Safe operating and riding of a motorbike on flat and undulating
terrain
- Safe riding of a motorbike with either trailed or mounted
equipment on flat terrain
- Safety features
- Maintenance
- Safety equipment
- Assessment of your ability
Benefits to You:
- Improve your understanding and knowledge of the safe operation
and riding of a motorbike on both flat and undulating terrain
- Receive expert instruction from a fully qualified
tutor
- Earn credits towards NZQA qualifications in
agriculture
- Enjoy an informative and hands-on day with members of
your local community
What to Bring:
- Your NZQA number (If you have one)
- Suitable clothing
- Protective wear if you have it
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FarmSafe Skills - Animal
Handling
The key focus of Animal Handling is to gain knowledge in
handling, treating and moving livestock and cattle safely. This
workshop involves two interactive days, held some weeks apart and
is suitable for beginners through to advanced operators.
What the Workshop Covers:
The two days cover:
- Handling and treating livestock
- Moving livestock
- Understanding livestock behaviour and animal
welfare
- Assessment of your ability
Benefits to You:
- Improve your understanding and knowledge of safe methods to
handle livestock
- Receive expert instruction from a fully qualified
tutor
- Earn credits towards NZQA qualifications in
agriculture
- Enjoy an informative and hands-on day with members of
your local community.
What to Bring:
- Your NZQA number (If you have one)
- Suitable clothing
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FarmSafe Skills -
Agrichemicals Approved Handler
The key focus of the Agrichemicals Approved Handler workshop is to
gain knowledge in the safe use of agrichemicals and upon successful
completion of the workshop, obtain an Agrichemical Approved Handler
Certificate.
This workshop involves one day and is suitable for all farmers and
growers, staff and family members who purchase, store or use
agrichemicals.
What the Workshop Covers:
The day covers:
- Safe usage, maintenance and storage of agrichemical
- The HSNO Act (responsibilities when using agrichemicals
to control pests)
- The occupational hazards associated with agrichemical
use
- Identifying and interpreting agrichemical product
information
- Safety equipment
- Assessment of your knowledge
Benefits to You:
- Improve your understanding and knowledge of the safe use and
storeage of agrichemicals
- Understand the legal requirements and occupational
hazards associated with agrichemicals
- Gain an Agrichemical Approved Handler Certificate when
the workshop has been successfully completed
- Receive expert tuition from a fully qualified
tutor
- Earn credits towards NZQA qualifications in
agriculture
- Enjoy an informative day with members of your local
community.
What to Bring:
- Your NZQA number (If you have one)
The Cost:
- The fee for this workshop is $100 (inc GST)
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FarmSafe Skills - Powered
Orchard Machinery
The key focus of the Powered Orchard Machinery workshop is to
gain knowledge in operating and maintaining powered orchard
machinery. This workshop involves two interactive days, held some
weeks apart and is suitable for beginners through to advanced
operators.
What the Workshop Covers:
The two days cover:
- Safe operating of powered orchard machinery
- Safety features
- Maintenance
- Safety equipment
- Assessment of your ability
Benefits to You:
- Improve your understanding and knowledge of the safe operation
and maintenance of powered orchard machinery
- Receive expert instruction from a fully qualified
tutor
- Earn credits towards NZQA qualifications in
agriculture
- Enjoy an informative and hands-on day with members of
your local community.
What to Bring:
- Your NZQA number (If you have one)
- Suitable clothing
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FarmSafe
Skills - Tree Felling & Limbing
The key focus of the Tree Felling & Limbing workshop is to
gain knowledge in safe tree felling and limbing of trees (under
supervision). This workshop involves two interactive days,
held some weeks apart and is available for persons holding Unit
Standards 6916 and 6917.
What the Workshop Covers:
The two days cover:
- Safe tree felling and limbing (under supervision)
- Maintenance of a chainsaw and bar
- Safety features
- Safety equipment
- Assessment of your ability
Benefits to You:
- Improve your understanding and knowledge of safe tree felling
and limbing
- Receive expert instruction from a fully qualified
tutor
- Earn credits towards NZQA qualifications in
agriculture
- Enjoy an informative and hands-on day with members of
your local community.
What to Bring:
- Your NZQA number (If you have one)
- Suitable clothing
- Protective wear if you have it
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FarmSafe Skills - Four Wheel
Drives (4WD)
The key focus of the Four Wheel Drive workshop is to gain
knowledge in safely operating a four wheel drive in an off-road
environment. This workshop involves two interactive days,
held some weeks apart and is
What the Workshop Covers:
The two days cover:
- Safe operating of a four wheel drive in an off-road
environment
- Carrying out a pre-drive vehicle check
- Safety features
- Maintenance
- Safety equipment
- Assessment of your ability
Benefits to You:
- Improve your understanding and knowledge of the safe driving of
a four wheel drive
- Receive expert instruction from a fully qualified
tutor
- Earn credits towards NZQA qualifications in
agriculture
- Enjoy an informative and hands-on day with members of
your local community.
What to Bring:
- Your NZQA number (If you have one)
- Suitable clothing
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