Nutrient Management Training Course Schedule


Event Type: Training Courses
Event Category: Nutrient Management
Event Cost: Varies by type of course
OMAFRA Contact: To register for courses call Ridgetown Campus to register at 1-855-648-1444 or go online
Region:
Location Various locations




Start Date: Various dates
Start Time:
Duration:
Participants: Livestock farmers, consultants and others who are interested in the Nutrient Management Act, 2002 and its implications
Sponsor:


Event Website:

The information contained in this document is derived from the Nutrient Management Act, 2002 and O. Reg 267/03 as amended. Every effort has been made to make it as accurate as possible, but is not authoritative. Please refer to the e-Laws website or the official volumes printed by Publications Ontario for the authoritative text of the act.

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. How to Prepare a NASM Plan Using NMAN3 Course
  5. Broker Certificate Course
  6. Prescribed Materials Application Business Licence Course
  7. Nutrient Application Technician Licence Course
  8. NASM Plan Developer's Course
  9. Payment Policy
  10. Cancellation Policy
  11. Refund Policy
  12. Accessibility

Regulation and Protocols Course

Prerequisite: None

Fee:

  • $90.48 plus $11.76 HST for producers ($66.67 plus $8.67 HST per person for additional members of farm or farm family)
  • $171.43 plus $22.29 HST per person for non-producers ($123.82 plus $16.10 HST per person for additional individual within organization)
Regulation and Protocols Course Schedule
Date Time Location
February 15 & 16, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Innisfil
March 21 & 22, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Brighton
April 11 & 12, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Kemptville
Mary 2 & 3, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Woodstock


See Regulation and Protocols Course Description

Introduction to Nutrient Management Course

Prerequisite: None

Fee:

  • $90.48 plus $11.76 HST for producers ($66.67 plus $8.67 HST per person for additional members of farm or farm family)
  • $171.43 plus $22.29 HST per person for non-producers ($123.82 plus $16.10 HST per person for additional individual within organization)
Introduction to Nutrient Management Course Schedule
Date Time Location
February 16 & 17, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thunder Bay
February 16 & 17, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thessalon
March 6 & 7, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Kemptville
April 3 & 4, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Woodstock


See Introduction to Nutrient Management Course Description

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

Prerequisite: None

Fee:

  • $90.48 plus $11.76 HST for producers ($66.67 plus $8.67 HST per person for additional members of farm or farm family)
  • $171.43 plus $22.29 HST per person for non-producers ($123.82 plus $16.10 HST per person for additional individual within organization)
How to Prepare a Nutrient Management Strategy and Plan (Using NMAN) Course Schedule
Date Time Location
March 28, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ingersoll


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

How to Prepare a NASM Plan Using NMAN3 Course

Prerequisite: None

Fee:

  • $71.43 plus $9.29 HST for producers ($57.14 plus $7.43 HST for additional members of farm or farm family)
  • $133.34 plus $17.33 HST for non-producers ($104.76 plus $13.62 HST for additional individuals within organization)
How to Prepare a NASM Plan Using NMAN3 Course Schedule
Date Time Location
February 21, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Peterborough
April 18, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Kemptville
May 1, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ingersoll


See How to Prepare a NASM Plan Using NMAN3 Course Description

Broker Certificate Course

Prerequisite: None

Fee:

  • $71.43 plus $9.29 HST for producers ($57.14 plus $7.43 HST for additional members of farm or farm family)
  • $133.34 plus $17.33 HST for non-producers ($104.76 plus $13.62 HST 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 Certificate Course has been taken.

Broker Certificate Course Schedule
Date Time Location
February 15, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Kingston
February 29, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Woodstock
March 7, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Smithville
April 4, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Kemptville
May 9, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Woodstock
May 16, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Kemptville


See Broker Certificate Course Description

Prescribed Materials Application Business Licence Course

Prerequisite: None

Fee:

  • $90.48 plus $11.76 HST for producers ($66.67 plus $8.67 HST per person for additional members of farm or farm family)
  • $171.43 plus $22.29 HST per person for non-producers ($123.82 plus $16.10 HST per person for additional individual within organization)

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

Prescribed Materials Application Business Licence Course Schedule
Date Time Location
February 15 & 16, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Kingston
February 29 & March 1, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Woodstock
March 7 & 8, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Smithville
April 4 & 5, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Kemptville
May 9 & 10, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Woodstock
May 16 & 17, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Kemptville


See Prescribed Materials Application Business Licence Course Description

Nutrient Application Technician Licence Course

Prerequisite: None


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 proctored test to be licenced. An additional fee will apply.


Option 1 - Nutrient Application Technician Licence Course - OMAFRA Facilitated

The one-day classroom course is offered at sites across Ontario on a seasonal basis.


Option 2 - Nutrient Application Technician Licence Course - e-Learning Course (On-line or CD version)

This course can be completed at your home, workplace, etc. There are "Talk to your Employer" segments in this training course. You should complete these segments with someone who holds a valid Prescribed Materials Application Business Licence, had day-to-day managerial responsibility for field operations and has extensive knowledge of the company's standard business and operating practices. Each candidate for the Technician Licence must individually complete this course. The "Talk to your Employer" segments can be done as a group at your workplace.


To register for courses call Ridgetown College at 1-855-648-1444 or go online.

Fee: $61.91 plus $8.05 HST

Nutrient Application Technician Licence Course Schedule
Date Time Location
February 8, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exeter
February 21, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Stratford
February 23, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Woodstock
February 28, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Brighton
February 28, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Smithville
March 20, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Kemptville
March 20, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Lindsay
March 23, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Stratford
April 17, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Woodstock
April 17, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Brighton

NASM Plan Developer's Course

Prerequisite:
1. Introduction to Nutrient Management Course

Fee:

  • $90.48 plus $11.76 HST for producers ($66.67 plus $8.67 HST per person for additional members of farm or farm family)
  • $171.43 plus $22.29 HST per person for non-producers ($123.82 plus $16.10 HST per person for additional individual within organization)

Notes: Exam writing date to be determined. An additional fee will apply. The exam cannot be written until the NASM Plan Developer's Course and prerequisite courses have been taken.

NASM Plan Developer's Course Schedule
Date Time Location
February 1 & 2, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Lindsay
February 8 & 9, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Guelph
April 18 & 19, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Woodstock


See NASM Plan Developer's Course Description

Payment Policy

Course fees are due at the time of registration. Fees may be paid by credit card (online, mail or phone registration) or by cheque (mail registration). Credit card payments will be processed at the time of registration.

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.

For more information:
Toll Free: 1-877-424-1300
Local: (519) 826-4047
E-mail: ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca