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Pesticides, whilst potentially harmful substances, are very successful and are widely used in rural and land-based industries. Due to the harmful nature it is vital that they are only used by people who are properly trained in the safe use of pesticides. This PA1 course is theory only.
PLEASE NOTE – The quoted price includes one PA1 assessment per person. If the candidate fails the PA1 assessment on the first attempt, a further charge of £81.00 will be incurred for a second PA1 assessment to be taken on the same day. We will send you a separate invoice for this.
If you would prefer for candidates to only have one attempt at the PA1 assessment, please let us know before the course starts. Please be aware – candidates must have passed the PA1 assessment before they can be trained and assessed for PA2 & PA6 qualifications.
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Who is it for?
This course is designed for people who are involved in the storage and handling of pesticides.
Certificate
On successful completion of this course, you will receive an NPTC Level 2 Award in the Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides.
Duration
This course is delivered over 1 day including assessment.
What will I learn?
- Risk assessment
- Key aspects of legislation which apply to the use of pesticides
- Interpreting labels and literature
- Routes of contamination and personal hygiene
- Pesticide contamination symptoms and how to deal with them
- Identify, select, understand maintenance and storage of suitable and
- Serviceable protective equipment
- Operators responsibilities
- Preparing pesticides for use
- Transport/temporary storage of pesticides
- Reducing needs for disposal
- Disposal of containers, packaging, dilute and concentrated pesticide washings
- Keeping records
- Environmental and wildlife consideration
- Safe and correct storage of pesticides
- Emergency procedures
- Legal requirements and safety regulations
Assessment
You will be assessed through an online multiple choice exam based on the topics covered during the PA1 training session.