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NPTC 216-73 (PA1) Level 2 Award in the Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides

  • BERKSHIRE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
  • LEVEL 2

Course Overview

If your role involves applying pesticides in a commercial setting, you are legally required to hold the PA1 qualification under the Plant Protection Products (Sustainable Use) Regulations 2012.

This essential course provides the foundation knowledge required for anyone involved in the professional use of pesticides. Delivered through classroom-based theory sessions, it ensures you understand current legislation, safe handling procedures, environmental protection, and best practice in pesticide use.

Delivery: Classroom-based theory
Assessment: Online assessment
Duration of Exam: 1 hour

Successful completion of this qualification demonstrates that you meet the legal requirements to apply pesticides in a professional capacity and that you understand your responsibilities for safety, compliance, and environmental protection.

Please contact us on training@windsor-forest.ac.uk for more information.

Course Code

XP2ZEQP1B0

Course Fee
£245.00
Start Time

09:00

End Time

16:00

Entry Requirements

There are no prerequisites for this course

Course information

The course will cover the legislative requirements and codes of practice relating to the use of pesticides, the relevance of product information. You will learn how to minimise the risk of human contamination and implement emergency procedures, how to store and transport pesticides safely and how to manage and dispose of surplus pesticide and waste materials. How to keep records and how to minimise the risk of environmental contamination and implement emergency procedures.

1 Day

Theory in the classroom

Online assessment (1 Hour Exam)

The candidate to successfully complete and pass the online e-volve test before they can register for any of the further pesticide qualifications (0216-50 to 0216-63)

Level 2

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