Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides PA1

Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides PA1 COURSE

1 Day training prepares the candidate to take the City and Guilds NPTC PA1 online assessment which when combined with a successful practical unit qualifies the operator in the legislative qualification Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Pesticides.

Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides PA1 Course Content:

• Legislation
• Product labels
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Personal Safety and dealing with contamination
• Pesticide storage
• Safe pesticide transportation
• Disposal of pesticides and containers
• Pesticide records
• Environmental awareness and safety
• Water protection

By the end of the Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides PA1 training course, you'll be able to:

Take your PA1 assessment and start training for your Pesticide Application module

Equipment required for the Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides PA1 training course:

• Theory based training – pre-reading of qualification guidance is recommended

Pre-Requisites for the Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides PA1 training course:

Candidates over 16 years

Further Information for the  Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides PA1 training course:

https://www.nptc.org.uk/

All of our courses can be accredited by either NPTC or LANTRA, depending on the level of accreditation you require

PROGRESSION COURSE SUGGESTIONS:
Ground Crop Sprayer – mounted or trailed (PA2A)
Broadcast Air Assisted Sprayer – mounted or trailed (PA3)
Granule Applicator (PA4G)
Slug Pellets (PA4S)
Hand-held Applicator - knapsack (PA6A)
Hand-held Applicator - knapsack to or near water (PA6AW)
Hand-held Pesticide Injection Equipment (PA6INJ)
Hand-held Pesticide Plugs Equipment (PA6PP)