NPTC Pesticide Application Developments

NPTC are currently reviewing their Pesticide Application Assessments due to the update of the Green Code which is now available.

Although there will only be slight changes to the content of the assessment the way in which the assessment is administered will see major developments. Candidates shall no longer need to purchase the Assessment Schedule from an Assessment Centre; instead it can be downloaded from the NPTC website (www.nptc.org.uk). NPTC shall gain their fees through charging a unit registration for each unit rather than from the sale of the Schedule. A similar system is currently used for all other Certificates of Competence NPTC offer.

PA1, the Mandatory unit shall no longer be assessed verbally by Assessors, instead a computer based assessment is being developed similar to that of the computer driving license.

These changes took place 1/1/2006.

Safe Use Of Pesticides

5th March
July
£70 + VAT

This one-day course covers:

• The requirements of current legislation
• Using pesticides appropriately and safely
• Keeping proper records
• Storing pesticides correctly
• Cleaning equipment
• Disposing of unwanted pesticides and containers
• Dealing with contamination and poisoning incidents

After the Safe Use Of Pesticides Course trainees then go onto another days training in their particular field of interest.

USE OF FIELD CROP SPRAYER (PA2) - 6th March / July
USE OF KNAPSACK SPRAYER (PA6) - 13th March / July
USE OF GRANULE APPLICATOR (PA4) -  12th March / July
USE OF ROLLER BED SPRAYER (PA12)
USE OF FOGGING, MISTING & SMOKES (PA9)
£85 + VAT

These one-day courses include:

• 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 inadvisable

Sprayer Operator CPD Training
These courses are run in conjunction with Rinklink Ltd and last half a day (either morning or afternoon) Each half day is worth 10 NRoSo points

22nd Feb - Kelso
2nd March - Pathhead
5th June - Pathhead
6th June - Kelso

Contact Gillian or Ringlink directly for more information 01561 376000

The Borders Training Group is  able to organise and conduct Pesticide Assessments . Contact the Training Organiser for more information.