Description

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The PA11: Pesticides Seed Treatment Equipment course provides learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely treat seeds with pesticides using appropriate seed treatment equipment.

The course covers preparation and operation of seed treatment equipment, calibration, pesticide handling, operator and environmental protection and procedures before, during and after treatment. It prepares learners for the separate City & Guilds NPTC PA11 assessment.

The current NPTC qualification is the City & Guilds Level 2 Award in the Safe Treatment of Seeds with Pesticides (PA11) – 0216-83.

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Who Should Attend?

• Individuals who use or intend to use equipment to treat seeds with pesticides.
• Agricultural and horticultural workers.
• Farmers and farm employees involved in seed treatment.
• Seed production and processing personnel.
• Contractors undertaking pesticide seed treatment.
• Individuals preparing to undertake the City & Guilds NPTC PA11 assessment.

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What You Will Learn

• Preparing seed treatment equipment for safe use.
• Carrying out appropriate pre-use checks and identifying defects.
• Understanding the controls and components of seed treatment equipment.
• Interpreting pesticide product information and treatment requirements.
• Selecting and using appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Setting up and calibrating equipment to achieve the required treatment rate.
• Calculating and measuring the required quantities of pesticide and seed.
• Treating seed accurately and safely using appropriate equipment.
• Reducing risks to the operator, other people and the environment.
• Managing treated seed, surplus pesticide and contaminated materials appropriately.
• Cleaning, maintaining and storing seed treatment equipment appropriately after use.
• The practical skills and knowledge required in preparation for the City & Guilds NPTC PA11 assessment.

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Course Delivery

This course is delivered through face-to-face theory and practical training.

Learners will undertake practical activities using appropriate seed treatment equipment to develop the knowledge and skills required for the safe treatment of seeds with pesticides and prepare 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 Safe Treatment of Seeds with Pesticides (PA11) – 0216-83 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.

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Certification

Successful completion of the separate NPTC assessment leads to the City & Guilds Level 2 Award in the Safe Treatment of Seeds with Pesticides (PA11) – 0216-83.

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

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Entry Requirements

Learners must hold the appropriate PA1 qualification before undertaking the PA11 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 and use the relevant seed treatment equipment.

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Course Duration

Typically 1 day, although training duration may vary depending on learner experience and numbers.

The City & Guilds NPTC PA11 assessment is separate from the training and will take place on a separately arranged date.

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