Looking to obtain the NZQA 30892, 30893 and 30894 certification for meth screening & sampling?
MethSolutions has developed a comprehensive training programme designed to support people who want to provide screening assessment services aligned with NZS 8510:2017. Our course facilitator is a Careerforce-accredited assessor.
Who should be seeking certification?
Please refer to the Careerforce website for applicant prerequisite requirements before submitting your interest.
Meth testing companies, including building inspection bodies and property maintenance managers offering meth screening services that reference NZS 8510:2017, should ensure their services are supported by appropriate NZQA certification.
Training and best-practice processes help improve service delivery and reduce risk when delivering to the rental and sale & purchase property markets.
MethSolutions offers a training course which, through an arrangement with the industry training organisation Careerforce, allows people who successfully complete the training to obtain NZQA Unit Standards 30892, 30893 and 30894.
You will be enrolled as a Careerforce trainee throughout your course of study with MethSolutions. All assessments leading to unit standards are undertaken by Careerforce, and any achieved credits are reported directly to NZQA.
Underlying Philosophy
Meth use and manufacture can leave residues within a property. These may have implications for future occupants and can be costly and time-consuming to address. Dealing with uncertainty around historic contamination can also create stress for property owners and occupants.
Screening assessments are an important way to cost-effectively identify and manage potential meth-related risk.
The higher the quality and consistency of a screening assessment, the less likely it is that issues will go undetected.
The MethSolutions Meth Awareness andScreening Assessment modules have been developed to support the delivery of screening services aligned with NZS 8510:2017. Training is delivered and supported by Careerforce-accredited assessors.
Course Modules
Meth Awareness – By understanding the realities of meth and how meth use and manufacture can contamination in property, course attendees are better placed to understand and effectively communicate the need for meth testing property.
Meth Sampling Theory – There is more to conducting a screening assessment than simply wiping surfaces. NZS 8510:2017 allows for a number of different approaches. By understanding these and their relative merits, attendees can better match methodology to client needs for both property management and pre purchase of property. This module also covers chain of custody and reporting considerations.
Meth Sampling Practical – NZS 8510:2017 prescribes specific sampling methodologies. Applying these correctly is essential to delivering consistent, high-quality services. Our Careerforce-accredited assessors are field experienced, helping ensure practical capability.
Outcome
You will be trained to the NZQA unit standards and issued with the relevant certification.
- You will take responsibility for implementing & managing a testing strategy, the sampling, and reporting
- You will take on the associated risk and liability of the service delivery
The course outlines minimum requirements for reporting, meth test kits, and PPE. These are not provided as part of the training.
It is recommended that legal advice be sought regarding the final form of reports you issue, to ensure alignment with NZS 8510:2017 and appropriate management of risk and liability.
Please contact us if you are interested. We will send a follow-up email outlining course content and cost in more detail.