Safe Use of Pesticides
1 Day Course
As pesticides are potentially harmful substances it is essential that they are
handled, applied and stored by people who have received proper training.
Course outline
- the requirements of current legislation
- using pesticides appropriately and safely
- keeping records
- storing pesticides correctly
- cleaning equipment
- disposing of unwanted pesticides and
containers
- dealing with contamination and poisoning
incidents
The course prepares trainees for NPTC assessment
(which is carried out on a separate day) in The Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1)
Field Crop Sprayer 1 Day Course
Hand Held Applicator 1 Day Course
After completion of the Safe Use of Pesticides trainees may undertake one or
more of the above courses.
Course Outline
- applying pesticides safely and efficiently
- identifying and selecting appropriate
nozzles or restrictors
- preparing and calibrating the equipment
- operating the equipment in compliance with
current legislation and codes of practice
- cleaning equipment
- disposing of unwanted pesticides and
containers
- identifying and rectifying faults
- recognising conditions when spraying is
inadvisable
The course prepares trainees for NPTC assessment
(which is carried out on a separate day) for Field Crop Sprayer (PA2) and Hand
Held Applicator (PA6).
To download an NPTC assessment schedule
To download a summary pdf of this course please click
here.
To view last minute course availability please click
here.
Click here to download an enquiry form.
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