SMS Training is registered as a Private Training Establishment (
PTE) by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (
NZQA) under the provisions of the Education Act 1989 and its subsequent amendments.
SMS Training offers a wide range of training opportunities, specialising in professional development for New Zealand's environmental health and occupational health workforce.
SMS is able to develop and tailor the course to suit your requirements. We can design and deliver your course - make an
enquiry on-line. To download current course registration forms and view the course timetable click
here.
The Student Information Form is also available for download.
Border Health Protection
The Biosecurity Act including measures to respond and plan for biosecurity breaches. Specific courses on border health protection and advanced mosquito surveillance for Ministry of Health warranted officers and related agencies.
Compliance and Enforcement
Designed to train designated officers from Public Health Services to undertake compliance and enforcement functions of health sector legislation.
The General Compliance course focuses on collection of evidence and investigation and enforcement processes.
Advanced Compliance and Enforcement covers court processes, preparation of a brief of evidence, and presentation of evidence in a court setting.
Drinking Water Legislation specifically focuses on Drinking Water Assessor and designated officer roles and responsibility under the Health (Drinking Water) Amendment Act 2007.
Hazardous Substances
Specifically designed for Enforcement Officers. The training covers the HSNO Act and Regulations; responsibilties under the Act and Regulations including Group Standards, process and procedures of enforcement and responsibilities of approved handlers and test certifiers.
Health Impact Assessment
Training in the concept and practice of Health Impact Assessment using PHAC policy guidelines, MoH guidelines for Resource Consents, and policy and project levels HIAs.
Health Protection Forum
Provides health protection personnel with up to date information on Ministry of Health policies, central and regional issues, legislative updates and topics of interest concerning health protection matters.
Noise Measurement and Control
Noise measurement and assessment, interpreting noise data and calculation of the various noise metrics e.g. Leq, L10, desktop review and evaluation of noise projects, developing skills and best practice in checking acoustical information, formulating noise control for plans, consents and enforcement options.
Professional Development
Topical issues relevant to Environmental Health and Public Health personnel, as well as exploring environmental and public health best practice and innovative methods of implementation.
Sewage Treatment and Disposal
A two day workshop covering public health and environmental health issues associated with sewage treatment and disposal, including sewered and unsewered communities, review of the Ministry of Health's Sanitary Works Subsidy Scheme, treatment methodologies and technologies.
