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 2012

Thu 16 February      Assessment   Fri 24 February
Tue 20 March           Assessment  Fri 30 March
Wed 18 April             Assessment Fri 27 April
Fri 18 May                 Assessment Fri 25 May
Mon 18 June            Assessment Fri 29 June
Mon 16 July              Assessment Fri 27 July

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.

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