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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 or visit the NPTC website, www.nptc.org.uk.

Cancellation and postponement of bookings by candidates will result in charges as per the scale shown below:

If the centre needs to cancel a course then an alternative date will be offered, if this is unsuitable full fees will be refunded.

Spraying
Tractor Operations
Transportation of Livestock
Brushcutters/Strimmers
Ride on Mowers
Hedge Trimmers
Chainsaws

Safe Use of Tractor Mounted Sprayers*

This is a three day course consisting of two days of tuition and one day’s assessment. The course covers the use of tractor mounted hydraulic nozzle sprayers, covering legislation, interpreting product information, personal safety, storage and disposal of pesticides, environmental protection and record keeping.

The two days’ tuition is followed by an assessment day where candidates will undertake the PA1 foundation unit which covers the legislation through the approved code of practice and the PA2 unit which assesses their practical skills.

Safe Use of Pesticides - Knapsack Sprayers*

This is a three day course consisting of two days’ of tuition and one day’s assessment. The course covers the use of a knapsack sprayer looking at the legislation, interpreting product information, personal safety, storage and disposal of pesticides, environmental protecting and record keeping.

The two days’ tuition is followed by an assessment day where candidates will undertake the PA1 foundation unit which covers the legislation through the approved code of practice and the PA6 unit which assesses their practical skills.

*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.

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Tractor Operations

A three day course 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.

Transportation of Livestock

Do you know there are new regulations and qualifications for transporting animals by road?

Flexible dates and times to suit, call 01628 827485 or email jparsons@bca.ac.uk to book your place.

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Brushcutter/Strimmer Operations

This is a two day course consisting of one day’s training and one day’s assessment. The course covers the safe use of brushcutters/strimmers looking at pre-start safety and maintenance checks and operations as appropriate to the machine.

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Ride on Mowers

A two 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.

Hedge Trimmers

This is a two day course consisting of one day’s training and one day’s assessment. The course covers the safe use of handheld hedge trimmers looking at pre-start safety and maintenance checks and operations as appropriate to the machine.

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Chainsaws

This is a three day course consisting of two days’ training and one day’s assessment. The course covers pre-start safety and maintenance checks, identification of instruments and controls and safe operation as appropriate to the machine. It will cover crosscutting and stacking of timber on the ground. When training is completed candidates will have the opportunity to book onto the NPTC Prepare & Maintain the Chainsaw assessment.

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