Short Courses

NPTC Safe Use of Pesticides: PA1 Foundation - ILA approved

Introduction

This course is for all persons using pesticides or giving instruction to others on the use of a pesticide in the course of a business.  The PA1 module must be completed before progression to other levels of certification. The PA1 exam is theory-based and takes approximately 1-hour to complete.

Duration

1 day

Content

  • Legislation 
  • Label interpretation 
  • Personal safety and personal protective equipment 
  • Environmental consideration 
  • Storage of pesticides 
  • Transport of pesticides 

Candidates

Maximum of 14 candidates per course


Dates 2013

Thu 21 Mar             Assessment Thur 28 Mar
Wed 10 Apr            Assessment Fri 19 April
Mon 27 May            Assessment Fri 7 June
Thu 20 Jun             Assessment Fri 28 June
Mon 15 Jul              Assessment Fri 26 July
Mon 19 Aug            Assessment Fri 30 Aug
Mon 23 Sep           Assessment Fri 4 Oct
Tue 26 Nov            Assessment Fri 6 Dec

What to Bring

Classroom based training.  Please bring along writing materials. Please also bring a passport sized photograph & photographic identification for certification purposes.  Assessment is computer based and will last approximately 1 hour.

Cost

£100 Training includes the schedule.  * This course is ILA supported.
£ 60  Exam Fee *exam fees are not ILA supported.

To book a place

Please  complete an application form.  Alternatively, contact Moira Montgomery on 01506 864807 or at mailto: mmontgomery@oatridge.ac.uk

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