Become a Dairy Effluent WoF Assessor

Complete a three-day training course and pass a competency assessment to become certified

ASSESSOR TRAINING COURSE

Course fee: $1300 + GST

As part of the WOF scheme, DairyNZ has funded the development of this training course to provide potential WOF Assessors with the background skills and knowledge required to become an Assessor.

The course includes a highly practical on farm practical session where each person participates in undertaking a WOF.

An introduction to the WOF process

How to undertake a WOF Assessment

Background knowledge – legislation, communication and DESC

Soils.... and much more!

Due to Covid restrictions next training days:

NORTH ISLAND - To be advised

SOUTH ISLAND - To be advised

For any further enquiries please contact QCONZ on 0800 726 695 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Qualified Assessors

Trained with the Dairy Industry Standard Operating Procedure Manual

On Farm Insight

An independent person whose sole focus is to deliver a concise, unbiased view.

Storage Volume

The WOF assesses storage volume after accounting for soil risk, application area and irrigation equipment.

CERTIFIED DAIRY EFFLUENT WOF ASSESSORS

Certified WOF assessors offer a very thorough and consistent assessment of effluent systems.

A certified assessor is an independent, experienced industry professional.

To become certified, the assessor has completed a three-day training course and passed a competency assessment process.

The assessor is committed to observing a Code of Conduct to guarantee professional behaviour and independent advice.

Certified WOF Assessors use the same methodology every time.

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QCONZ administer the Dairy Effluent WoF System and Certification programme.

QCONZ (Quality Consultants Of New Zealand Ltd) is a leading provider of quality management systems for the primary sector.

QCONZ operates in the Dairy, Food, Fertiliser and Beef Industries. Services are delivered across an extensive industry network that includes DairyNZ, Fonterra Co-operative Group, the Dairy Goat Co-op, Dexcel, the Dairy Research Institute, MAF, Federated Farmers and Massey University. We have links to all Regional Councils and are active participants in the Environment Waikato sponsored Dairy Liaison Committee.