Approved Handler - Class 2-9 Hazardous Substances

NZQA Unit standard 20645 - Describe the requirements of the HSNO Act 1996 relevant to approved handlers
NZQA Unit standard 20733 - Demonstrate knowledge of safe storage and handling of hazardous substances in
                                                     the workplace

Course starts: Tuesday/Wednesday 17 & 18 July 2012, Wednesday/Thursday 10 & 11 October 2012

Do you manufacture, store, use, sell, or dispose of hazardous substances?
Do you need to become an approved handler for hazardous substances?

Overview

A two day interactive course designed to provide you with knowledge of HSNO Substances and New Organisms Act and allow you to become a certified approved handler.

Who should attend

  Those seeking to be an approved handler
  Those seeking to renew their expired approved handler certificate with a detailed refresher course
  Those interested in learning more about HSNO
  Those with some experience handling hazardous substances

Learner Outcomes

Successful completion of this course and assessment will demonstrate knowledge of hazardous substances and new organisms act class 2-9 as required for NZQA unit standards 20645 (Describe the requirements of the HSNO Act relevant to approved handlers) and 20733 (Demonstrate knowledge of safe storage and handling of substances in the workplace.

Attendees may apply to become a registered approved handler upon successful completion of the course and assessments.

Gain knowledge and experience in:
  Hazardous substances classifications
  Information labelling and SDS
  Emergency management
  HSNO controls and group standards
  Thresholds, triggers and controls
  Approved Handler responsibilities
  Tracking
  Test Certification of tanks, locations and Approved Handlers

Pre-requisites

Previous experience with hazardous substances is required.
If you require accreditation to Unit Standard 20645 you must provide us with your NZQA number.

Notes:

If you are renewing your certificate this course exceeds the renewals requirements under HSNO legislation.
We do not certify pesticides or veterinary medicines.

Dates and Times

Tuesday/Wednesday - 17 & 18 July 2012
9.00 am to 4.00 pm
At: QEC Training Room,
62D Victoria Street, Cambridge (above Frans Café)

Wednesday/Thursday - 10 & 11 October 2012
9.00 am to 4.00 pm
At: QEC Training Room,
62D Victoria Street, Cambridge (above Frans Café)

Trainers / Assessors

Karyn Stidder
Dip Sci
Warranty Standards Auditor
ACC Approved Auditor
HSNO Test Certifier

Daniel Grover
BSc

Test Certifier

Leigh-Anne Peake TST000036 & Karyn Stidder TST100014

Course Cost

Course investment includes:
  A Copy of ERMA Approved Code of Practice for segregation of Hazardous Substances (valued at $45.00)
  Copy of the workbook
  Refreshments and lunch

$580pp + GST for one attendee
$535pp + GST for multiple attendees from the same company
Early Bird Prize Draw for registrations received four weeks before course.

Registration

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