Course Overview
This one-day course covers the theoretical knowledge required for the Award in the Safe use of Pesticides Foundation Module (PA1). This is the pre-requisite for the PA2, PA3, PA4 and PA6 courses.
This training day will incorporate the NPTC Evolve online assessment scheduled to commence at 4.30pm.
Course Content
- Current legislation
- Personal hygiene
- Preparing pesticides for use
- Transport and storage of pesticides
- Disposal techniques
- Record keeping
- Interpreting product labels and literature
- Selecting and using protective clothing
- Dealing with contamination
- Environmental safety
Equipment
Paper and pen for taking notes
Entry Requirments
Applicants must be 19 years or above to enrol on this course.
Progression
On achievement of this qualification, candidates can progress onto PA6, PA6AW or PA2.
Key Facts
Venue: Holme Lacy campus, Hereford
Minimum Age: Students need to be 19 years or older to enrol on this course
Duration: 1 day
Dates:
Time: 09:00 - 16:30 // Evolve online assessment will commence at 4.30pm
Fee: £170.00 including NPTC Assessment
Please Note: Course fees are subject to change, please call 0800 032 1986 for the latest details.
How do I Apply
You can apply online, or call us on 0800 032 1986 to request an application form to be emailed or posted to you. Once we have received sufficient applications, we will request payment of the course fee. Receipt of your payment books your place on the course.
Email: admissions@hlcollege.ac.uk