C & G NPTC Level 2 Award-Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment (PA6)

Course overview:

Anyone who uses a professional pesticide product should not use that pesticide or give instruction to others on its use unless they have received adequate instruction, training and guidance in its correct use. Obtaining a Certificate of Competence is the best way of demonstrating that you are trained to use pesticides and will confirm occupational competence. This legislation applies to all users e.g. agriculture, horticulture, etc.

Course Content

• Know the legislative and safety regulations relating to applicator use

• Be able to assess the environmental factors relating to mixing and application

• Be able to read and interpret product information

• Be able to prepare and calibrate a hand held pedestrian applicator

• Be able to operate the application equipment

• Know how to carry out post-operational procedures

Due to Covid-19 some changes to the delivery may need to take place, all candidates will be advised in advance.

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Entry Requirements

Candidates must first achieve PA1 (City & Guilds Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides) before they can be assessed on this unit. Evidence of this will be requested

The minimum age limit for Candidates taking Certificates of Competence is 16 years. There is no upper age limit.

Course Duration

1 days training with assessment on a 2nd day

Times

9.00 am - 4.00 pm

PPE and Equipment Requirements

All candidates are required to bring

• A Type 5/6 Coverall,

• Pair of nitrile gloves (min of 0.5mm thick by 300mm long)

• Safety footwear/wellies

• Face shield covering full face

• A new or fully cleaned knapsack

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