Who should attend

In the UK it is a legal requirement for everyone who undertakes spraying of professional pesticides to hold a pesticide certificate of competence, otherwise known as a pesticide license.

This is the foundation module that places a strong emphasis upon using pesticides safely.

Successful completion is a pre requisite for other pesticide modules.

What will be covered

• Legislation
• Personal safety and contamination
• Pesticide & Container Storage
• Record keeping
• Label information
• Operator responsibilities
• Container and packaging disposal
• Environmental and wildlife consideration
• Emergency procedures

Other pesticide application modules are available, including granule applicators (PA4), tractor/quad mounted boom sprayer (PA2), and hand held applicators application to water (PA6AW).

Experienced operators may wish to attend our courses as refresher training.

Cost: £260+VAT per person, inclusive of NPTC assessment