Somerset Rural Training Courses
SAFE USE OF PESTICIDES FEPA
Pesticides are very widely and successfully used in land-based industries. Because they are potentially harmful substances, it is essential that they are handled, applied and stored by people who have received proper training.
Training is a legal requirement. Use of pesticides is governed by the Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 (FEPA), the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999 (COSHH). The regulations require employers to ensure that pesticides are applied only by employees who have received appropriate training in their safe use. If you are self-employed, the regulations still apply.
In certain circumstances employees must also be assessed and acquire a Certificate of Competence
Pesticide application operations designed for users in a range of industries and work environments, including: agriculture, forestry, horticulture, landscaping, parks and public gardens – NPTC assessment
Related Courses:
- PA1 - Safe use of pesticides NB Mandatory foundation pre-requisite
- PA2 - Field crop sprayer
- PA3 - Air assisted fruit crop
- PA4 - Granular application
- PA5 - Spraying from a boat
- PA6 - Hand held applicator
- PA9 - Fogging, misting and smokes
NB Independent NPTC assessment follows each of the courses listed above
Scroll down the page for the course content of these modules
Module PA1 – This is a mandatory foundation module:
Course content:
- The requirements of current legislation
- Using pesticides appropriately and safely
- Interpreting Labels and Literature
- Keeping proper records
- Transport and temporary storage of pesticides
- Storing pesticides correctly
- Personal hygiene
- Selecting and using protective clothing
- Preparing pesticides
- Cleaning equipment
- Disposal of unwanted pesticides and containers
- Dealing with accidental contamination and poisoning incidents
Assessment: Independent NPTC assessment follows this course
Course duration: One day
Maximum number of trainees per course: Twelve
Price:
Training £80 +VAT
Assessment & Registration £99.00 no VAT
Module PA2 - Practical ground crop spraying applications (mounted or trailed)
- PA2a - Field Crop Sprayer - Hydraulic Nozzle/rotary atomizer type – boom
- PA2c – Twin fluid nozzle type – boom
- PA2d – Electro-statically charged type
- PA2e – Horizontal boom sprayers fitted with downward air assistance
- PA2f – Frame or boom type wick applicators
- PA2ar – Vehicle mounted kerb sprayers
- PA2st – Spray trains
Assessment: Independent NPTC assessment follows this course
Course duration: One day
Maximum number of trainees per course: Six
Price:
Training £80 +VAT
Assessment & Registration £86.00 no VAT
Module PA3 – Broadcast sprayer or boom sprayer, horizontal or vertical plane with or without air assistance (Fruit bush and tree spraying)
- PA3a – Broadcast sprayer with air assistance
- PA3b – Boom sprayer with air assistance
- PA3c – Boom sprayer without assistance
Assessment:Independent NPTC assessment follows this course
Course duration: One day
Maximum number of trainees per course: Six
Module PA4 – Pesticide granule applicator mounted or trailed
Assessment: Independent NPTC assessment follows this course
Course duration: One day
Maximum number of trainees per course: Six
Price:
Training £80 +VAT
Assessment and registration £66.00 no VAT
Module PA5 – Boat mounted applicators
- PA5a – Boom type – hydraulic nozzle or rotary atomizer
- PA5b – Granule applicator
- PA5c – Viscous gel applicator
Assessment: Independent NPTC assessment follows this course
Course duration: One day
Maximum number of trainees per course: Six
Price:
Training £80 +VAT
Assessment and Registration £66.00 no VAT
Module PA6 – Hand held applicators
- PA6a – Hydraulic nozzle or rotary atomizer type sprayers
- PA6aw - Hydraulic nozzle or rotary atomizer type sprayers including application to water
- PA6ab – Application to water using viscous gel applicators
- PA6ac – Granule applicators
- PA6acw – Granule applicators including application to water
- PA6ad – Other hand held applicators requiring minimal calibration
Assessment: Independent NPTC assessment follows this course
Course duration: One day
Maximum number of trainees per course: Six
Price:
Training £80 +VAT
Assessment and registration £66.00 no VAT
Module PA9 – Fogging, misting and smokes (including formaldehyde)
Assessment: Independent NPTC assessment follows this course
Course duration: One day
Maximum number of trainees per course: Six
Course content for modules PA2, PA3, PA4, PA5, PA6 & PA9:
- The requirements in detail of current legislation
- Applying pesticides safely and efficiently
- Identifying and selecting appropriate nozzles or restrictors
- Preparing and calibrating the equipment
- Operating the equipment in compliance with current legislation and codes of practice
- Cleaning equipment
- Disposing of unwanted pesticides and containers
- Identifying and rectifying faults
- Recognising conditions when spraying is ill advisable
Course duration:
- One day practical for experienced operators
- Two days practical for operators with little or no experience
Maximum number of trainees per course: Six
Price:
Training £80 +VAT
Assessment and Registration £66.00 no VAT
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