Part-time & Short Courses

Under HSE legislation controlling application of pesticides, an appropriate Certification of Competence is required for people who apply pesticides or offer a commercial service for this type of work. Training courses for National Proficiency Test Council (NPTC)  Safe use of Pesticides Certificates generally take place over 3 days with training on Day 1 followed by an (online) assessment with futher training on Day 2 with final assessment on day 3.

Pesticide Application - Foundation Module PA1
This module is the first step towards achieving the NPTC Certificates of Competence in Safe Use of Pesticides and includes legislation, label interpretation, personal safety and personal protective equipment, environmental considerations, storage of pesticides and transport of pesticides. Assessment is by on-line computer-based test, and takes place at the end of Day 1 training.

This module must be completed before progression to other levels of certification.

Pesticide Application - Field Crop Sprayer Module PA2
This course is for those intending to apply pesticides using a tractor-mounted or self-propelled machine. Applicants must be able to drive a tractor.

 Pesticide Application - Hand Held Applicator Module PA6
This course is for those intending to apply pesticides with a knapsack or other hand operated sprayer.

Course content for PA2 and PA6:

• legislation
• health and safety
• personal protective clothing
• daily maintenance and cleaning
• layout of machine and liquid flow
• calibration of machine and operating techniques

Entry Requirements: applicants must be sixteen years of age or older and have completed training and achievement of Foundation Module PA1 before progressing to PA2/PA4 or PA6

Venue: Bicton College or at a location to suit your business, subject to minimum group size   

For further information please contact Short Course Admissions on 01395 562347 or email shortcourses@bicton.ac.uk