Biosecurity Training

At IVS, we are committed to seeing New Zealand businesses succeed through the right biosecurity education and training, endorsed by our position as New Zealand’s leading transitional facility training provider.

New Zealand importers must operate an MPI-approved* Transitional Facility to receive, inspect and unpack imported sea containers under the General Transitional Facilities Standard (TFGEN). All Transitional Facilities must have trained and certified personnel who manage or undertake the different aspects of biosecurity.

* The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) was renamed the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) on 30 April 2012.

Biosecurity Training

Biosecurity Awareness Online Training 2025

Self paced

$26.00 excl. GST

Online Biosecurity Awareness Course

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MPI Accredited Person Training

4 hours 40 Minutes

$195.00 excl. GST

At the front line of the Biosecurity chain, keeping New Zealand free from unwanted pests and diseases, are trained Accredited Persons (APs). APs are responsible for checking and managing contamination risks associated with imported sea containers. All Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI - formerly MAF) approved transitional facilities for sea containers must have access to one or more APs. Having their own staff as APs helps businesses avoid delays or extra charges when clearing goods.

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Transitional Facility Operator Training

8 hours

$425.00 excl. GST

All Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) approved transitional facilities must have a certified Transitional Facility Operator (TF Operator), and in some cases a Deputy TF Operator, to maintain overall responsibility for Biosecurity activities at their business. A TF Operator is the designated person whose name appears on the Ministry for Primary Industries Certificate of Approval as a Transitional Facility and Operator. (All prices include a MPI Levy)

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Aviation - MPI Accredited Person Training

4 hours

$215.00 excl. GST

At the front line of the Biosecurity chain, keeping New Zealand free from unwanted pests and diseases, are trained Accredited Persons (APs). APs are responsible for checking and managing contamination risks associated with imported air containers. This training is specifically designed for people working with air containers, particularly those working at International Airports which are a Place of First Arrival (PoFA).

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Virtual Classroom - Transitional Facility Operator Training Part 1

Half Day

Price is based on sessions selected

All Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) approved transitional facilities must have a certified Transitional Facility Operator (TF Operator), and in some cases a Deputy TF Operator, to maintain overall responsibility for Biosecurity activities at their business. A TF Operator is the designated person whose name appears on the Ministry for Primary Industries Certificate of Approval as a Transitional Facility and Operator. (All prices include a MPI Levy)

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Virtual Classroom - Transitional Facility Operator Training Part 2

Half Day

Price is based on sessions selected

All Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) approved transitional facilities must have a certified Transitional Facility Operator (TF Operator), and in some cases a Deputy TF Operator, to maintain overall responsibility for Biosecurity activities at their business. A TF Operator is the designated person whose name appears on the Ministry for Primary Industries Certificate of Approval as a Transitional Facility and Operator. (All prices include a MPI Levy)

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Virtual Classroom - MPI Accredited Person Training

4 Hours 40 Minutes

Price is based on sessions selected

At the front line of the Biosecurity chain, keeping New Zealand free from unwanted pests and diseases, are trained Accredited Persons (APs). APs are responsible for checking and managing contamination risks associated with imported sea containers. All Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI - formerly MAF) approved transitional facilities for sea containers must have access to one or more APs. Having their own staff as APs helps businesses avoid delays or extra charges when clearing goods.

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Transitional Facility Operator Online Training 2024

Self-paced

$440.00 excl. GST

MPI Transitional Facility Operator Training - Online Course

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Biosecurity Awareness Online Training 2024

Self-paced

$26.00 excl. GST

Online Biosecurity Awareness Training Course

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Transitional Facility Operator Online Training 2025

Self-paced

$425.00 excl. GST

MPI Transitional Facility Operator Training - Online Course

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