Description

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The PA1: Pesticides Foundation Module course provides learners with the underpinning knowledge required for the safe handling and use of pesticides and prepares them for the City & Guilds Level 2 Award in the Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides (PA1) assessment.

PA1 provides the foundation knowledge for those using professional pesticide products and is required alongside the appropriate application module for the type of pesticide application equipment being used.

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Who Should Attend?

• Individuals who use or intend to use professional pesticide products.
• Agricultural and horticultural workers.
• Farmers and farm employees.
• Grounds maintenance and landscaping personnel.
• Contractors involved in pesticide application.
• Individuals intending to progress to pesticide application modules such as PA2 or PA6.
• Anyone preparing to undertake the City & Guilds NPTC PA1 assessment.

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What You Will Learn

• The principles of safe pesticide use and the responsibilities of professional pesticide users.
• Relevant legislation and requirements relating to pesticide use.
• Understanding pesticide product labels, authorisations and hazard information.
• Risks associated with pesticide exposure and appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Safe handling, transport and storage of pesticides.
• Protecting other people, wildlife, water and the wider environment.
• Procedures for dealing with spillages, contamination and other emergencies.
• Safe management and disposal of pesticide containers and waste.
• Record keeping and good practice when using pesticides.
• The underpinning knowledge required in preparation for the City & Guilds NPTC PA1 assessment.

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Course Delivery

This course is delivered through face-to-face theory-based training.

The course provides the underpinning knowledge required for PA1 and prepares learners for the separate City & Guilds NPTC assessment.

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Assessment

The training course itself does not provide the City & Guilds NPTC qualification.

Following the training, learners must successfully complete the separate City & Guilds Level 2 Award in the Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides (PA1) – 0216-73 assessment.

The assessment is arranged through UK Rural Skills Ltd, an approved City & Guilds testing centre (Centre Number: 075034) and is subject to an additional assessment fee.

For PA1, the assessment is normally arranged immediately following the training on the same day, unless otherwise advised.

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Certification

Successful completion of the separate NPTC assessment leads to the City & Guilds Level 2 Award in the Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides (PA1).

Completion of the training course alone does not constitute achievement of the City & Guilds NPTC qualification.

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Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for the PA1 training course.

PA1 provides the foundation knowledge required for those progressing to relevant pesticide application modules, depending on the equipment and application method they will use.

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Course Duration

1 day, with the separate City & Guilds NPTC PA1 assessment normally taking place immediately after the training, unless otherwise advised.

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