Accredited Persons Training (MAF)
MAF Biosecurity New Zealand (MAFBNZ) requires transitional facilities to nominate one or more “Accredited Persons” to check all sea incoming containers for contamination. To become an ”Accredited Person” you must pass this basic biosecurity awareness training course.The course covers biosecurity terms, import, health standards, definitions for biosecurity contamination, as well as procedures and practical information related to carrying out sea container checks. Retraining must take place every two years
Transitional Facility Operator Training (MAF)
All transitional facilities holding, inspecting, treating or disposing uncleared risk goods imported into New Zealand must have an approved Operator responsible for the facility. MAFBNZ requires that all operators undergo a half-day biosecurity awareness training workshop to become or remain an approved operator. This training provides essential biosecurity knowledge, including identification of biosecurity checkpoints, roles, responsibilities and requirements, required facility procedures as well as legislation and standards. Retraining must take place every four years.
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