Growsafe Registered Calibrator
Who should have this certificate?
This specialist certificate is for those who calibrate orchard, arable or vineyard spray equipment for hire or reward.
Benefits of the certificate
Holders of the Growsafe Registered Calibrator certificate are able to:
- calibrate multiple types of spray equipment to spray multiple types of crops
- understand the reasons for calibration
- provide instructions to the spray applicator on sprayer setup
- ensure their own safety when calibrating.
Many quality assurance programmes require that spray equipment be calibrated by a suitably competent person. A Growsafe Registered Calibrator certificate meets this requirement.
Certification requirements
To achieve Growsafe Registered Calibrator certification you need to:
- complete a written assessment covering theory aspects of calibration (pre-course)
- complete a small number of theoretical calibration calculations (pre-course)
- attend a one-day Growsafe approved calibration training course
- provide evidence of competent calibration undertaken on the job including checking of spray equipment.
It is assumed that aspiring calibrators are working under the supervision of an experienced calibrator and being trained on the job.
Expiry of certificate and renewal
A Growsafe Registered Calibrator certificate is valid for 5 years, at which time it can be renewed. This is because laws, technology and best practice are constantly changing. While you can read and hear about these changes yourself, your customers and the regulators require evidence that you are up-to-date. Renewal of your certificate must be done within 6 months of expiry. If you are due for renewal, please email us and we will advise you of the next training event and process to renew your certificate. Renewal can be achieved by meeting the requirements of the initial certification i.e. attendance at a Growsafe Registered Calibrator one-day course and completion of the post-course assessment requirements or one of the alternatives below.
Requirements for renewal depend on the degree of experience of the calibrator:
- First renewal requires provision of three detailed calibrations and either:
- Attendance at a Registered Calibrator course or
- Site visit by a Growsafe accredited assessor.
- Second and subsequent renewals require three detailed calibrations and either:
- Attendance at a Registered Calibrator course or
- Site visit by a Growsafe accredited assessor or
- Provision of a summary of professional development over the previous five years and a professional conversation with a Growsafe accredited assessor.
Calibrator courses
Only a small number of calibrator courses are delivered each year. Locations are confirmed based on venue availability and location of attendees. These courses are suitable for both existing calibrators or new calibrators who meet pre-course requirements. Courses are one day long and involve a post-course assessment.
Please email us on info@growsafe.co.nz to express your interest in becoming a Growsafe Registered Calibrator. You can download
2022 course information and
course registration form.