OPEN PA1 Safe Use of Pesticides course (NPTC City and Guilds)
PA1 Safe Use of Pesticides course (NPTC City and Guilds)
Description
Who is this course for?
Those employed within the agricultural and horticultural industries
Those responsible for the storage, handling and application of pesticides
Those requiring knowledge of health and safety legislation around the safe use of pesticides
Those able to read and interpret product information
Those with a basic understanding of maths as calculations will be required to participate in this course
What are the course objectives?
Develop knowledge covering the requirements of current legislation
Learn how to use pesticides appropriately and safely
Learn to keep proper records
Understand how to store pesticides correctly
Learn how to clean equipment and dispose of unwanted pesticides and containers
Cover procedures for dealing with contamination and poisoning incidents
Understand duties under the law so as to become a safe and competent pesticide user
How long is the course?
PA1 Safe Use of Pesticides training is between 9am and 3pm on 23rd June 2025.
PA1 Safe Use of Pesticides assessment is between 3pm and 4pm, this is a laptop based multiple choice exam on 23rd June 2025.
Instructions
9am to 5pm
Notebook
Pre course Information
Please email the following details for your candidate to anna@newlandstraining.co.uk so that registration for the NPTC City and Guilds assessment can take place;
Full name
Address
Date of Birth
Phone number
Please inform the Instructor before the course starts of any medical conditions eg allergies, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, heart condition, limb or back problems which may affect trainees’ ability to take part.