Pesticide Spraying Training Course

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Pesticide Spraying - Safe Use of Pesticides

Course Objectives

  • Develop knowledge covering the requirements of current legislation
  • Learn how to use pesticides appropriately and safely, and 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

NB: All without risk to self or third party

Who is the course for?

This course is a must for all those employed in the amenity horticulture sector who are involved in the storage, handling and application of pesticides. Course members should be able to read. A code of practice specifies the knowledge and skills required of a competent operator.

Duration/Format

One day for experienced operators - classroom and planned visit.

NB: A two day course is recommended for trainees of little or no experience (CLPS02X)

NNB: This course can be combined with Safe Use of Pesticides (Agriculture) - CLPS01X as the content is the same. The publications are different to meet the needs of that sector.

NVQ/SVQ Linkage

This course contributes towards achievement of NVQ/SVQ Forestry Level 1 provided that the trainee satisfactorily completes the relevant elements and units contained within the NPTC/SSTS assessment schedule.

Instructor/Trainee Ratio

Max: 1:12
Min: 1:6

Course Content

  • Current legislation
  • Interpreting labels and literature
  • Personal hygiene
  • Selecting and using protective clothing
  • Preparing pesticides for use
  • Storing pesticides
  • Transport and temporary storage of pesticides
  • Disposing of empty containers, surplus unused pesticides and washings
  • Dealing with accidental contamination
  • Keeping records of people
  • Environmental factors

Facilities/Equipment Required

Protective clothing to include respirator, face shield, goggles, hood, rubber gloves, rubber coat, and apron and coverall.
HSE leaflet AS26 Protective clothing for use with pesticides.

Venue

Warm, well lit room with adequate tables and chairs, mains water supply/drain, washing facilities, pesticides store close to course venue.

Publications included in this package

Workbook, HSE Information Sheet No 16: 'Guidance on Storing Pesticides for Farmers and Other Professional Users'. Code of Practice for the Use of Pesticides in Amenity Areas, Amenity Pesticide Handbook, Leaflet, Booklet.

Prices

Training (1 day) - £115+VAT

NPTC test - £100

Registration for Safe Use of Pesticides course + 1 other module - £44


Cancellation Policy

The full cost of the course is to be paid before the start of the course.

If your place on the course is cancelled, the following will apply:-

  • 7 days notice - full fee refunded
  • 3-7 days notice - half fee refunded *
  • 1-3 days notice - quarter fee refunded *

* if place can be filled then the full fee will be refunded