Pesticide Training Surrey
SAFE USE OF PESTICIDES
In the UK it is a legal requirement for those who
undertake the spraying of professional pesticides to hold a recognised
pesticides certificate of competence, otherwise known as a pesticide
license.
Since 1985 it has been a legal requirement of the
FOOD and ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT, that any persons applying chemicals
to control pests, weeds or diseases must have a Certificate of
Competence issued by City and Guilds Land based Services (NPTC), if they
were born after 31st December 1964, or provide any form of contractual
service, or supervise those not holding a
certificate.
Littlefield Manor Training run training courses
monthly covering;
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PA1.Safe Use of Pesticides. One day of training £90+ vat NPTC assessment £60 plus registration fee of £55
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PA6. Hand Held Applicators Two days for all novice operators £180+ vat NPTC assessment £110 plus registration fee of £55
In addition PA2. Horizontal boom sprayer can be arranged
to suit demand; also PA4 slug pelleting. Pesticide refresher courses can
be arranged for existing certificate holders.
The centre has
a large selection of hand held equipment, two boom sprayers and all
necessary PPE. This is available for the training and for the
assessments that follow.
