NPC Training

PESTICIDES TRAINING

Pesticides are very widely used in the Land Based Industries. However, pesticides are potentially harmful substances and so it is essential that they are handled, stored and applied by people who are suitably trained and certificated.

The range of pesticide courses are designed by experts and will help you to understand:

What pesticides are and what they can be used for
How to use pesticides safely which will protect both you and the environment
How to choose and operate the correct pesticides applicator
How to mix and prepare pesticides correctly
How to pass the relevant assessments.

WHO ARE THE COURSES FOR?

The courses are suitable for anyone who is using or who intends to use pesticides.

WHY IS TRAINING REQUIRED?

The use of pesticides is regulated by The Food and Environmental Protection Act 1985 (FEEPA), The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) and The Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999 (COSHH). These regulations require employers to ensure that pesticides are applied only by employees who have received adequate training in their safe and effective use. These regulations also apply to the self employed.

In most cases persons handling, storing or applying pesticides must also hold a current Certificate of Competence. NPC Training can assist with applying for Assessments through a local Test Centre but this must be independent of the training.

All courses are delivered by Lantra Awards Instructors and have been approved by Lantra Awards. Certificates of attendance are provided to all delegates.

NPC Training can arrange the full range of pesticides courses with the most popular being:

PA1 Foundation Module
PA6 Hand held applicators including knapsack sprayers.
PA2 Tractor mounted and other boom sprayers

All courses are of one day duration and can be followed up by an NPTC assessment.

The PA1 assessment is conducted at a test centre, under controlled conditions, on line in the form of a multiple choice test.

PA2, PA6 and other application modules are usually conducted at the candidates normal place of work. This ensures that the candidate is familiar with the equipment and working enviroment so he or she has a better chance of success.

For full details of the Courses available pleae use the enquiry form stating your requirements or call 08456 43 55 63.

For the PA1 assessment schedule please click HERE

For the PA2 assessment schedule please cli k HERE

For the PA6 assessment scedule please click HERE

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Please contact us for course availability.

Assessments can be arranged at a local test centre following the training - please ring for details.