Pesticide Application PA1 - Safe Use of Pesticides (0216 - 49)

Overview

This course is suitable for those working in forestry, agriculture, horticulture or greenkeeping. It is based around the National Proficiency Test Council PA1(Foundation) Test and is designed to help people to successfully prepare for their tests.

Prerequisites

Participants must have a good standard of written English to be able to read, understand and interpret regulations and information on pesticide labels. This is all in compliance with regulations and directives from the Health & Safety Executive.

Course Details

Personal protective equipment

Disposal of pesticides and containers

Storage of pesticides

Label recommendations

Legislation and regulations

Record keeping

Please bring:

Pen and paper.

Lunch and Refreshments (If required.)

We require a digital photograph of each candidate (passport style taken on a plain background of your head and shoulders), this is purely for the NPTC/City & Guilds registration.

PLEASE NOTE:- If you do not supply us with a photograph you will not be able to sit the assessment.

Please bring with you photographic identification for example, driving licence or passport, this is needed to be able to undertake the NPTC Assessment.

Please note: the price includes NPTC registration and test fee. It does not include the re-assessment fee if you fail your assessment.

Course Assessment Method

NPTC (National Proficiency Tests Council) Certificate of Competence under the Pesticide Regulations Assessment. Please note that you will be assessed for this qualification on the same day as your training. The assessment will last approximately 1 hour. If you unfortunately fail your assessment a re-assessment can be arranged at an additional cost, please contact the centre for further details.

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