HORT334 – HSNO Act
Module code
HORT334
Module title
HSNO Act
Prescription
The aim of this module is to develop student’s knowledge of legislation and standards used in the handling of agrichemicals.
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
5
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 50
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of the HSNO Act in relation to agrichemicals
Demonstrate knowledge of NZS 8409:2004 for the safe, effective, and responsible use of agrichemicals - Content
- -Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996
-Obligations and liabilities of Approved Handler Certification
-HSNO Act regulations, purpose, principles, offence provisions, defence provisions, penalties, liabilities, compliance order
-Classification systems; properties, classes, subclasses, hazard classification, controls
-Principles of NZS8409:2004; risk management, responsibility, information, sources, documentation and licencing, tracking, competency or user
-Land transportation of agrichemicals; responsibilities, requirements, dangerous goods, emergencies, competency of transporter, maximum transport quantities
-Storage of agrichemicals; responsibility, competency, suitable facilities
- - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Theoretical face-to-face and online sessions including tutorials, workshops, group activities, discussion, workbooks, independent learning, and assignments.
- Assessment Criteria
- Assessment in this module is competency-based. In order to pass this module, students must attempt and meet all the requirements of the competency-based assessments including carrying out all tasks in a safe manner and to industry standard.
