Safe Use of Pesticides Practical (NPTC)

These courses are designed for Sprayer Operators (Agricultural Equipment Operators) and all those whose work involves the use of pesticides.

Practical instruction is carried out by highly-qualified tutors at our extensive ornamental grounds, plant nursery, woodlands, and sports turf areas in the college, using both hand tools and modern machinery and equipment. Merrist Wood has developed an excellent reputation for horticultural expertise and coupled with our award-winning Learning Philosophy, we are able to offer a practical education, tailored to your needs.

PA1 is a theory-based unit and must be passed in conjunction with at least one of the practical-based units PA2 and / or PA6.

PA1 covers the following

Codes of practice for plant protection products

Personal protective Equipment (PPE)

Environmental issues including

Dealing with Bees and Dealing with Watercourses

Trainees must be at least 16-years old and have a reasonable standard of literacy and numeracy.

PA6 is designed for sprayer operators and all those whose work involves the use of pesticides.

The PA6 course includes

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Interpreting product information from product labels

Mixing the correct amount of pesticide/chemical safe application

Weather conditions

Please bring your own personal protective equipment: overalls, wellington boots, protective gloves and face shield.

Candidates must have passed the PA1 module.