Ag-chem and Pest control
Farming
A course by
SIT
A STAR course for secondary school students covering agrichemical product information and safety procedures when working with agrichemicals in farming contexts.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Telford, Telford
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Identify and interpret agrichemical product information
Students will be able to read and understand product labels and documentation for agrichemicals used in agricultural settings.
Describe safety procedures when working with agrichemicals
Students will understand and be able to explain best practice safety procedures required when handling, storing, and applying agrichemicals on a farm.
What You're Signing Up For
This STAR course, available only through NZ secondary schools, equips students with the knowledge to identify and interpret agrichemical product information and understand safety procedures when handling agrichemicals. The course is designed to introduce secondary students to principles of ag-chem management and pest control in agriculture.
Course Content
- Identifying agrichemical product information
- Interpreting agrichemical labels and data
- Describing workplace safety procedures
- Practical aspects of working with agrichemicals
- Preparation for unit standard 27213
What you need to know first
Enrollment via NZ secondary school STAR/Gateway Co-ordinator
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Agriculture
Agritech
Farm Management
Future employment opportunities might be
Pathways to further agricultural studies
Pathway to entry-level positions in farming with agrichemical responsibilities
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