The Accredited Person Refresher eLearning consists of self-directed learning activities via NZBA's eLearning portal. Candidates must have access to:

 

• a good quality, stable internet connection

• a laptop or desktop computer

• and meet the following pre-requisites:

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Pre-requisites

• You must be a current MPI Accredited Person to complete this Refresher eLearning Course.

• No prior preparation is required for the completion of the Accredited Person Refresher eLearning Course.

• You must send a colour copy of your photo ID to info@biosecurityacademy.nz prior to starting course.

• You must send a copy of your certificate of approval as an Accredited Person, or a copy of your training certificate and MPI AP number.

• You will receive the Accredited Person resource book via email which you can print out.

• You will receive a username and login for the NZBA eLearning website - you are required to log into this website to access your course.

 

The Accredited Person Refresher eLearning is concluded by a short assessment, completed online. Candidates are required to pass the assessment to be approved by MPI.

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Please note, a good level of English comprehension is needed, as is a basic level of written English in order to complete the MPI assessment requirements.

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Duration of Online Course

The Accredited Person Refresher eLearning is fully self-directed learning and must be completed within 2 weeks from enrolment.

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• After successful completion of this eLearning course and the assessment, NZBA will issue participants with an Accredited Person training certificate along with a set of instructions that need to be followed to become an MPI Accredited Person.

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A MPI Accredited Person (AP) is at the front line of biosecurity, playing a key role in maintaining New Zealand free from unwanted pests and diseases associated with imported sea containers.

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MPI has developed two versions of the Accredited Person Training - if you are dealing with air containers (air cans, flat racks, etc.), our Accredited Person - Air and Sea course is aimed at businesses that predominately handle air containers.

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MPI Accredited Persons (APs) are responsible for effectively checking and managing contamination risks associated with imported air and sea containers.

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All Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI - formerly MAF) Approved Transitional Facilities (ATF) for air and sea containers must have access to one or more Accredited Person (AP). Having a member of your own team approved by MPI as an Accredited Person (AP) helps you to avoid delays and potentially additional charges when clearing goods.

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By the end of the Accredited Person - Sea and Air Training, you will be able to:

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• explain MPI's role and responsibility in relation to biosecurity

• identify and describe some unwanted pests and diseases

• explain the role and responsibilities of an Accredited Person

• check a container

• describe the actions to take when you find pests or contamination.

 

This is an MPI-approved training course.

It is not NZQA approved or related to NZBA's registration status as a Private Training Establishment.