Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides

Course Objectives

Develop knowledge covering the requirements of current legislation
Learn how to use pesticides appropriately and safely, and keep proper records
Understand how to store pesticides correctly
Learn how to clean equipment, and dispose of unwanted pesticides and containers
Cover procedures for dealing with contamination and poisoning incidents
Understand your duties under the law and help you become a safe and competent pesticide user.

Who is the course for? Our one day training course is for you if you are employed within the agriculture or horticulture industries, and if you are responsible for the storage, handling and application of pesticides. This course will help you develop your knowledge of health and safety and legislation enabling you to work safely and effectively out in the field.

If you are registered with the NRoSO and/or BASIS (NRoSO = 12 points, BASIS = 12 points).

Due to the use of pesticides, it is important that you are able to read and interpret product information and have basic understanding of maths in order to participate in this course.

Certification City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in the Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides (PA1) Qual 2016-49

Duration/Format

One day for experienced operators – classroom based. This course is independently assessed on a separate day to City & Guilds NPTC standards and criteria.

Course Content

Current legislation
Interpreting labels and literature
Personal hygiene
Selecting and using protective clothing
Preparing pesticides for use
Storing pesticides
Transport and temporary storage of pesticides
Disposing of empty containers, surplus unused pesticides and washings
Dealing with accidental contamination
Keeping records of people
Environmental factors

Facilities/Equipment Required

Classroom based training course

Prices

Training (1 day) – £130+VAT

NPTC test – £125

Newlands Training Ltd have the following cancellation policy: 7 working days notice, full fee refund, less administration charge of £25.00 3-7 working days notice, 50% fee refund 1-3 working days notice, 25% fee refund Less than 1 days notice, no refund