Health and Safety, Agronomy
PA10: Pesticides Dipping Plant Material
Assessment type
Training only (attendance)
Integrated training and assessment (ITA)
Training and assessment
Minimum duration
1 Day
Course delivery
Classroom
Practical
On site
Description
The PA10: Pesticides Dipping Plant Material course provides learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely treat plant material by dipping it in pesticides.
The course covers the preparation and use of dipping equipment, pesticide handling, operator and environmental protection and procedures before, during and after treatment. It prepares learners for the separate City & Guilds NPTC PA10 assessment.
The current NPTC qualification is the City & Guilds Level 2 Award in the Safe Dipping of Plant Material in Pesticides (PA10) – 0216-82.
Who Should Attend?
- Individuals who use or intend to use pesticides for dipping plant material.
- Agricultural and horticultural workers.
- Nursery and plant production personnel.
- Employees involved in treating bulbs or other plant material.
- Contractors undertaking pesticide treatment activities.
- Individuals preparing to undertake the City & Guilds NPTC PA10 assessment.
What You Will Learn
- Preparing pesticide dipping equipment for safe use.
- Carrying out appropriate pre-use checks and identifying defects.
- Understanding the controls and components of typical dipping equipment.
- Interpreting pesticide product labels and treatment requirements.
- Selecting and using appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Calculating and preparing the required pesticide treatment solution.
- Handling and dipping plant material safely and effectively.
- Reducing risks to the operator, other people and the environment.
- Managing surplus pesticide and contaminated materials appropriately.
- Cleaning, maintaining and storing dipping equipment appropriately after use.
- The practical skills and knowledge required in preparation for the City & Guilds NPTC PA10 assessment.
Course Delivery
This course is delivered through face-to-face theory and practical training.
Learners will undertake practical activities using appropriate pesticide dipping equipment to develop the knowledge and skills required for the safe treatment of plant material and prepare for the separate City & Guilds NPTC assessment.
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 Safe Dipping of Plant Material in Pesticides (PA10) – 0216-82 assessment.
The assessment is arranged separately through UK Rural Skills Ltd, an approved City & Guilds testing centre (Centre Number: 075034) and is subject to an additional assessment fee.
The NPTC assessment does not take place on the same day as the training. Once the assessment application and payment have been received, an assessor will contact the candidate to arrange the assessment for a separate date. Assessor availability can vary, so candidates are encouraged to submit their application and payment as early as possible.
Certification
Successful completion of the separate NPTC assessment leads to the City & Guilds Level 2 Award in the Safe Dipping of Plant Material in Pesticides (PA10) – 0216-82.
Completion of the training course alone does not constitute achievement of the City & Guilds NPTC qualification.
Entry Requirements
Learners must hold the appropriate PA1 qualification before undertaking the PA10 assessment.
The current PA1 qualification is the City & Guilds Level 2 Award in the Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides (PA1) – 0216-73.
Learners must also be able to participate safely in the practical elements of the training.
Course Duration
Typically 1 day, although training duration may vary depending on learner experience and numbers.
The City & Guilds NPTC PA10 assessment is separate from the training and will take place on a separately arranged date.
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