Other courses These courses are normally organised at facilities in or around Nairobi, but can be organised on-farm in another country if more convenient to the client (for example if a reasonable number of students from the same company are enrolled). Training needs analysisA review of company-wide training needs to meet defined objectives (audit standards etc) leading to a tailor-made training programme. The Agribusiness Director programmeA seminar which informs fresh produce directors of the strategic, management and financial implications of relevant audits (GLOBALGAP, HACCP, ETI etc.) and the adoption of technologies such as IPM. Safe use of pesticidesA 3-day, modular course which ensures competence in the safe use, storage and disposal of chemicals. IPM field skills certificateA four-day practical course in identification of pests and diseases as well as natural enemies of pests and practice in IPM scouting techniques (crop specific courses*). IPM management certificateA three-day course which enables managers to evaluate scouting data and manage the risk of damage to a crop, without excessive use of pesticides (crop specific courses*). Advanced IPM certificateA two-day intensive course for experienced crop protection consultants to improve their ability to design and manage an IPM programme (crop specific courses*).
*Crop specific courses: roses, carnations, summer flowers, legumes, brassicas, root crops, leafy salads, tomatoes, coffee, cashew, macadamia, sisal, passionfruit, strawberries, raspberries, and others Pesticide informationA two-hour information event for all employees, including office and packhouse staff, so that they are conversant with the company’s policy on the safe use of pesticides to ensure confidence and prevent misunderstandings. (A series of these sessions would normally be scheduled throughout a day to accommodate staff working patterns.) Preparation for GLOBALGAPThis course will have been tailor-made following a consultancy visit and a pre-audit from a GLOBALGAP expert.
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