Legislation requires that people managing and/or using pesticides must be able to show that they are competent, and in certain circumstances must undergo assessment and acquire a certificate of competence. The training we offer is designed to meet these requirements.

Training for managers
Those managers who hold the operators certificates, for example PA2 or 6, and have experience in using pesticides can probably claim that they are competent to give instructions. Those who find themselves in a managerial role, but who have no certification and/or experience, need training. The BASIS 'Protection of Water, the Environment and Recommendations (POWER) Certificate' is designed for such managers. For further details click here

Safe Use of Pesticides

The course is suitable for:- Anybody involved in the storage, handling and application of pesticides

Duration: One day

Maximum trainees: 12

Course Objectives: At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• 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

All without risk to self or third party

Outcome: All course members receive a certificate of attendance. This course can lead by subsequent examination to the NPTC PA 1 certificate.

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Hand Held Applicators (hydraulic nozzle)

The course is suitable for:- All those involved in operating and maintaining hydraulic nozzle type knapsack sprayers. Participants should have attended the course Safe Use of Pesticides or hold the recognised certificate of competence 'Safe Use of Pesticides, Environmental Factors and Legislation'.

Duration: One day

Maximum trainees: 6

Course Objectives: At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• to:develop knowledge covering the requirements of current legislation
• apply pesticides safely and efficiently with a hand held applicator fitted with hydraulic nozzles
• identify and select appropriate nozzles, carry out machine preparation and calibration
• operate the equipment in compliance with current legislation and codes of practice
• clean equipment, and dispose of unwanted pesticides and containers
• identify and rectify faults and recognise conditions when spraying is inadvisable

All without risk to self or third party

Outcome: All course members receive a certificate of attendance. This course can lead by subsequent examination to the NPTC PA 6 certificate.

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Granule Applicators

The course is suitable for:- This course is designed for those involved in the application of granular pesticides. The course can be for those who use either hand held or tractor operated equipment. Participants should have attended the course Safe Use of Pesticides or hold the recognised certificate of competence 'Safe Use of Pesticides, Environmental Factors and Legislation'.

Duration: One day

Maximum trainees: 6

Course Objectives: At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• develop skills and knowledge covering the requirements of current legislation
• apply pesticides safely and efficiently with a granule applicator
• set machine flow rate for specific product and carry out calibration
• operate the equipment in compliance with current legislation and codes of practice
• clean the equipment and safely return unused granules to store
• identify and rectify faults and recognise conditions when application is inadvisable

All without risk to self or third party

Outcome: All course members receive a certificate of attendance. This course can lead by subsequent examination to the NPTC PA4 or PA 6C certificate.

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Tractor Mounted Sprayers (hydraulic nozzle)

The course is suitable for:- All those involved in operating and maintaining hydraulic nozzle type field crop sprayers. Participants should have attended the course Safe Use of Pesticides and/or hold the recognised certificate of competence 'Safe Use of Pesticides, Environmental Factors and Legislation.

Duration: One day

Maximum trainees: 6

Course Objectives: At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• develop knowledge covering the requirements of current legislation
• apply pesticides safely and efficiently with a field crop sprayer fitted with hydraulic nozzles
• identify and select appropriate nozzles, carry out machine preparation and calibration
• operate the equipment in compliance with current legislation and codes of practice
• clean equipment, and dispose of unwanted pesticides and containers
• identify and rectify faults and recognise conditions when spraying is inadvisable
  

All without risk to self or third party

Outcome: All course members receive a certificate of attendance. This course can lead by subsequent examination to the NPTC PA2A certificate.

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Fogging Misting & Smoking

The course is suitable for:- This course is designed for those involved in the application of pesticides in confined spaces such as glasshouses or stores and for those involved in the use of foggers and misters in an open environment, eg, waste disposal sites. Participants should have attended the course Safe Use of Pesticides or hold the recognised certificate of competence 'Safe Use of Pesticides, Environmental Factors and Legislation'.

Duration: One day

Maximum trainees: 6

Course Objectives: At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• develop skills and knowledge covering the requirements of current legislation
• develop safe and efficient working practices for the application of pesticides in confined spaces
• calculate the quantity of pesticide to be applied to the target and calibrate the chosen application system
• apply pesticides safely and efficiently
• clean equipment (where applicable) and dispose of unwanted pesticides and containers
• identify and rectify faults

All without risk to self or third party

Outcome: All course members receive a certificate of attendance. This course can lead by subsequent examination to the NPTC PA 9 certificate.

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Air-assisted Tree Spraying

The course is suitable for:- This course is designed for all those involved in operating and maintaining hydraulic nozzle or rotary atomiser type air blast sprayers. Participants should have attended the course Safe Use of Pesticides or hold the recognised certificate of competence 'Safe Use of Pesticides, Environmental Factors and Legislation'.

Duration: One day

Maximum trainees: 6

Course Objectives: At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• develop knowledge covering the requirements of current legislation
• apply pesticides safely and efficiently to bushes and trees with air assisted sprayers
• identify and select appropriate nozzles, carry out machine preparation and calibration
• operate the equipment in compliance with current legislation and codes of practice
• clean equipment, and dispose of unwanted pesticides and containers
• identify and rectify faults and recognise conditions when spraying is inadvisable

All without risk to self or third party

Outcome: All course members receive a certificate of attendance. This course can lead by subsequent examination to the NPTC PA 3A certificate.

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The course will help contract specifiers, managers and supervisors involved in the use of pesticides to:-

• Be aware of different weed & pest control techniques, the environmental aspects of each and knowledge of realistic control levels achievable
• Understand how pesticides are regulated and how they work
• Understand the requirements for different application techniques and where to use them
• Know the controls to implement that ensure water and environmental safety
• Be capable of assessing risks when pesticides are being used
• Know the essence of economic and environmental thresholds and other criteria
• Be able to identify further training needs
• Know where to obtain more information about pesticides

For more details of the course content please visit www.nptc.org.uk

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