This one-day workshop outlines the role and responsibilities of a Transitional Facility (TF) Operator (TF-Operator) and the requirements of Standard for Transitional Facilities for General Uncleared Risk Goods (TFGEN). 

All Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) approved transitional facilities must have an approved TF-Operator who maintains overall responsibility for biosecurity activities at their site.

This course is only part of the process for approval as a MPI TF-Operator and attendees will need to complete the process required by MPI as outlined on their website.

Key topics:

• MPI and Biosecurity;
• Contamination, pathogens and pests;
• Biosecurity systems and procedures;
• Transitional Facility Biosecurity roles and responsibilities;
• Biosecurity legislation and key documents;
• Biosecurity requirements for your Transitional Facility; and
• Compliance and non-compliances.

Attendee requirements: The person who attends this course must have a basic understanding of both written and spoken English.

Documentation required: Attendees will be required to show a form of photo ID at the course

• Drivers Licence
• Passport (if you are not born in NZ), also proof you can work in NZ - working visa.

Completed pre-learning assessment (pre-requisite for attendance). This document will be provided upon course booking.

Provisions: Detailed workbook, pen and paper will be supplied.

Course refreshments: Arrival tea/coffee, morning tea, catered lunch, and afternoon tea will be provided.

Certification awarded: On successful completion of this course the attendee will be awarded a TF-Operator Certificate of Training, as required by the MPI Standard for General Facilities for Uncleared Goods MPI-STD-TFGEN.  

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