Safe Use of Pesticides PA4 Level 2 Award

This course is suitable for those working as pesticide operators within their own industry. Training is a legal requirement. Use of pesticides is governed by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999 (COSHH), the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) and the Food and Environmental Protection Act 1985 (FEPA). The regulations require employers to ensure that only employees who have received appropriate training in their safe use apply pesticides. Five Reasons to Study this Course at Chichester 1. Experienced trainers 2. Excellent resources and facilities 3. Skills needed to support your work 4. A strong pass rate 5. Competitive price What will I Study? A mixture of theory and practical to support your training to become a competent operator. Course Contents: - 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 - Applying pesticides safely and efficiently - Identifying and selecting appropriate applicators How will I be Taught? Experienced trainers (NPTC accredited) will teach theory and practical and offer a wide range of real life examples drawn from their workplaces. How will I be Assessed? You will be independently assessed by one of our NPTC approved assessors. We are able to arrange training and assessment at your premises or another site. What our students say? A very useful course for farm scale pelleting.