Here are just a few training courses that CAAR has available:
ANHYDROUS AMMONIA: SAFETY & THE FARMER – TDG CERTIFICATION
Safety doesn’t end at the farm gate! Sponsored by Fertilizer Canada, this course is designed to promote the safe transportation and handling of anhydrous ammonia at the farm level.
Topics covered in this course:
• Safe handling and characteristics of ammonia
• First Aid procedures in case of emergency
• Maintenance of nurse tank and applicator unit
• Connection and disconnection of nurse tank to the applicator
• Equipment maintenance
• Reporting incidents and emergencies
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods legislation
Successful trainees will receive Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) certification, valid for three years from the date signed confirming qualification to transport and handle anhydrous ammonia (Class 2.3 (8)).
WHMIS 2015 COMPLETE
The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is Canada’s national hazard communication standard. This online version of WHMIS is based on the federal WHMIS 2015 regulations in effect as of December 1, 2018, after the end of the transition period.
This course includes information on the Consumer Chemical hazard classes, and information employees need to be aware of when products labelled under the Consumer labeling system are brought into the workplace.
Our course can be completed online and includes a complete review of both the WHMIS 1988 and 2015 regulations.
CERTIFIED CROP ADVISOR TRAINING
Obtain Your CEU’s with CAAR! The CCA Examiner newsletters are available online and offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) towards the Certified Crop Advisor Program. Credits are available for three (3) years after the publishing date.
Successful trainees will receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs) under the Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) program. A score of 70% or higher is required to receive the credit.
For more information about our training course, please visit caar.org or contact the CAAR Office at 800-463-9323 or info@caar.org.
