Nutrient Management Training Course Schedule

Want another course or one in a different location?

Additional courses and locations (including French language courses) can and will be added to the schedule based on demand. Anyone wanting to request an additional course or suggest alternative locations should contact their local Nutrient Management Specialist or the Nutrient Management Information Line at 1-866-242-4460. Lunch and refreshments are included for all full-day courses.

Table of Contents

1. Regulation and Protocols Course
2. Introduction to Nutrient Management Course
3. How to Prepare a Nutrient Management Strategy and Plan (Using NMAN) Course
4. Broker's Certificate Course
5. Land Application Business Owner's Licence Course
6. Nutrient Application Technician Licence
7. Ontario Biogas Systems Operators' Course
8. Payment Policy
9. Cancellation Policy
10. Refund Policy
11. Accessibility

Regulation and Protocols Course

Prerequisite: None

Fee:

• $95 for producers ($70 per person for additional members of farm or farm family)
• $180 per person for non-producers ($130 per person for additional individual within organization)
  

See Regulation and Protocols Course Description

Introduction to Nutrient Management Course

Prerequisite: None

Fee:

• $95 for producers ($70 per person for additional members of farm or farm family)
• $180 per person for non-producers ($130 per person for additional individuals within organization)
  

See Introduction to Nutrient Management Course Description

How to Prepare a Nutrient Management Strategy and Plan (Using NMAN) Course

Prerequisite: None

Fee:

• $95 for producers ($70 per person for additional members of farm or farm family)
• $180 per person for non-producers ($130 per person for additional individuals within organization)

See How to Prepare a Nutrient Management Strategy and Plan (Using NMAN) Course Description

Broker's Certificate Course

Prerequisite: None

Fee:

• $75 for producers ($60 for additional members of farm or farm family)
• $140 for non-producers ($110 for additional individuals within organization)
  

Notes: Exam writing date to be determined. An additional fee will apply. The exam cannot be written until the Broker's Certificate Course has been taken.

See Broker's Certificate Course Description

Land Application Business Owner's Licence Course

Prerequisite: None

Fee: $180 per person ($130 per person for additional individuals within organization)

Notes: Exam writing date to be determined. An additional fee will apply. The exam cannot be written until the Land Application Business Owner's Licence Course has been taken.

See Land Application Business Owner's Licence Course Description

Nutrient Application Technician Licence Course

Prerequisite: None

Format: The required course for this licence, the "Nutrient Application Technician's Licence Course" consists of a video and associated workbook which the participant must complete with a qualified representative. A qualified representative includes either an OMAFRA trainer, or an individual who holds a valid "Prescribed Materials Application Business Licence". This means they have taken the "Prescribed Materials Application Business Licence Course" and passed the exam. It is recommended that the individual also has day-to-day managerial responsibility for field operations, and has extensive knowledge of the company's standard business practices and equipment.

There are two options for taking this course. The two options, including fees are described below. Nutrient Application Technicians will also need to write and pass a test to be licenced. An additional fee will apply.

Option 1 - Completed at the workplace with a qualified representative. Course material and fees include:

Materials can be ordered through the Nutrient Management Information Line at 1-866-242-4460.

Option 2 - Classroom course delivered by OMAFRA. A limited number of courses will be offered by OMAFRA on a seasonal basis. Call the Nutrient Management Information Line at 1-866-242-4460 to register.

Fee: $65

Note: This course is offered in English only.

See Ontario Biogas Systems Operators' Course Description

Payment Policy

Course fees are due at the time of registration. Fees may be paid by cheque or credit card. All cheques must be made payable to "University of Guelph." One cheque must be written for each course registration. Credit card and cheque payments will be processed immediately following the course sessions.

Cancellation Policy

Please note that the Nutrient Management Branch endeavours to make courses accessible to clients across the province. However, we maintain a minimum numbers policy that requires 20 registrants for classroom/lecture style courses and 14 registrants for computer-based courses. If those minimums are not met, we will cancel sessions.

Refund Policy

Course registrants may withdraw from courses without penalty up to 48 hours in advance of the course.

Accessibility

We endeavour to make all our courses accessible. Should you have specific requirements please identify them at the time of registration.