BCA offers a range of courses aimed at those working in the Landbased sector of industry. Our courses are designed to give employers and employees the opportunity to expand their skills and gain qualifications that will enable them to meet statutory standards and develop skills.
To support this training and any existing expertise in the workplace, BCA offers a range of assessments in NPTC City and Guilds certificates of competence.
For more information on these courses see below, or for any specific training requirements for your business please call 0800 0711666 or email hpbs@bca.ac.uk
Spraying
Transportation of Livestock
Tractor Operations
Brushcutters/Strimmers
Ride on Mowers
Assessment
Safe Use of Pesticides - Tractor Mounted Sprayers*
A two day course in the safe use of pesticides using tractor mounted hydraulic nozzle sprayers, covering legislation, interpreting product information, personal safety, storage and disposal of pesticides, environmental protection and record keeping. On completion of the training students are able book the NPTC PA1/PA2 assessments through our assessment centre for an additional fee.
| Date | Wednesday and Thursday 03/11/10-04/11/10 |
| Time | 0900-1700 |
| Course Code | PD801-01F |
| Date | Wednesday and Thursday 13/04/11-14/04/11 |
| Time | 0900-1700 |
| Course Code | PD801-02F |
| Tuition Fee | £235 |
| Total Fee | £235 |
Safe Use of Pesticides - Knapsack Sprayers*
A two day course in the safe use of pesticides using a knapsack sprayer. Covering legislation, interpreting product information, personal safety, storage and disposal of pesticides, environmental protection and record keeping. On completion of the training students are able book the NPTC PA1/PA6 assessments through our assessment centre for an additional fee.
| Date | Wednesday and Thursday 22/09/10 - 23/09/10 |
| Time | 0900-1700 |
| Code | PD802-01F |
| Date | Wednesday and Thursday 13/10/10 - 14/10/10 |
| Time | 0900-1700 |
| Code | PD802-02F |
| Date | Wednesday and Thursday 10/11/10-11/11/10 |
| Time | 0900-1700 |
| Code | PD802-03F |
| Date |
Wednesday and Thursday 08/12/10-09/12/10 |
| Time | 0900-1700 |
| Code | PD802-04F |
| Date |
Wednesday and Thursday 19/01/11-20/01/11 |
| Time | 0900-1700 |
| Code | PD802-05F |
| Date |
Wednesday and Thursday 23/02/11-24/02/11 |
| Time | 0900-1700 |
| Code | PD802-06F |
| Date |
Wednesday and Thursday 09/03/11-10/03/11 |
| Time | 0900-1700 |
| Code | PD802-07F |
| Date |
Wednesday and Thursday 23/03/11-24/03/11 |
| Time | 0900-1700 |
| Code | PD802-08F |
| Date |
Wednesday and Thursday 20/04/11-21/04/11 |
| Time | 0900-1700 |
| Code | PD802-09F |
| Date |
Wednesday and Thursday 18/05/11-19/05/11 |
| Time | 0900-1700 |
| Code | PD802-10F |
| Tuition Fee | £235 |
| Total Fee | £235 |
*Safe Use of Pesticides. Please note that under Control of Pesticides Legislation anyone using pesticides is required to be able to read and interpret and understand the label on a pesticide container. For more information please contact the NPTC verification dept 02476 857300.
Pesticide training - PA6AW
Application to water*
The NPTC Certificate of Competence PA6 will allow you to spray to within one meter of a watercourse. A watercourse is defined as any area which includes drainage channels, streams, rivers, ponds, lakes reservoirs, canals, and dry ditches and the banks or areas immediately adjacent.
PA6AW is the additional training and assessment needed to spray pesticides in or near watercourses. As well as the PA6AW qualification you will need to check that the pesticide you wish to use has aquatic approval and a current MAPP number. It is also a legal requirement to seek approval in writing from the environment agency prior to spraying.( Form WQM1)
If you already hold PA1 and PA6 qualifications then you may wish to consider a one day refresher course which includes PA6aw and ensures that you are up to date with current legislation.
People who wish to enrol for our standard PA1/PA6 course but may need to spray in or near water should discuss this ahead of the course by contacting Linda Scurr at lscurr@bca.ac.uk or by phone 01628 827510.
Transportation of Livestock
Do you know there are new regulations and qualifications for transporting animals by road?
BCA offers assessment of the Certificate of Competence in the Transportation of Livestock, for Short Journeys (over 65 kilometres but under 8 hours). This qualification consists of one compulsory knowledge based unit and is assessed either by a computer based multiple choice test or on a one-to-one basis. The assessment schedules are located on the NPTC website www.nptc.org.uk
Flexible dates and times to suit, call 01628 827510 or email lscurr@bca.ac.uk to book your place.
Tractor Operations
A two or three day course, dependent on experience, designed to train participants in the safe use of tractors. The training covers pre-start and safety requirements, operation, recognition of all controls, interpretation of instruments, trailer hitching, three point linkages and the use of PTO (power take off) equipment. On completion of the training candidates will have an opportunity to book onto the NPTC Safe Use of Tractors assessment for an additional fee (see below).
| Date | Wednesday – Friday 09/02/11-11/02/11 |
| Time | 0900-1700 |
| Course Code | PD803-01F |
| Date | Wednesday – Friday 06/04/10-08/04/10 |
| Time | 0900-1700 |
| Course Code | PD803-02F |
| Tuition Fee | £385 |
| Total Fee | £385 |
Brushcutter/Strimmer Operations
A one day course in the safe use of brushcutters/strimmers, covering pre start safety and maintenance checks and operations as appropriate to the machine. When training is completed participants will have the opportunity to book onto the NPTC Safe Use of Strimmers assessment for an additional fee (see below).
| Date | Thursday 05/05/11 |
| Duration | 1 day |
| Time | 0900-1700 |
| Course Code | PD806-01F |
| Date | Thursday 09/06/11 |
| Duration | 1 day |
| Time | 0900-1700 |
| Course Code | PD806-02F |
| Tuition Fee | £140 |
| Total Fee | £140 |
Ride on Mowers
A one day course in the safe use of mowers, covering pre start safety and maintenance checks, identification of instruments and controls and safe operation as appropriate to the machine. When training is completed candidates will have the opportunity to book onto the NPTC safe use of mowers assessment.
| Date | Thursday 28/04/11 |
| Duration | 1 day |
| Time | 0900-1700 |
| Course Code | PD811-01F |
| Date | Thursday 12/05/11 |
| Duration | 1 day |
| Time | 0900-1700 |
| Course Code | PD811-02F |
| Date | Thursday 16/06/11 |
| Duration | 1 day |
| Time | 0900-1700 |
| Course Code | PD811-03F |
| Tuition Fee | £140 |
| Total Fee | £140 |
ASSESSMENT FEES
BCA, the Berks and Bucks NPTC Assessment Centre
| Transportation of Livestock, EU Legislation 1/2005 | £46 |
| Pesticides : PA1, PA2 and PA6 | £165 |
| Tractor Operations | £114 |
| Safe use of Strimmers | £114 |
| Safe use of Mowers | £114 |
To book an assessment please call call 01628 827510 or email lscurr@bca.ac.uk.
