Pesticide Application (Tractor Spraying) » AG074

Qualification

NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides

Dates & Times

2011/12 dates

3 x Thursdays
3/11/11
1/3/12

09.15am - 4.45pm

 

Awarding Body.

Kingston Maurward College

Kingston Maurward College

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Kingston Maurward College,
Dorchester,
Dorset
DT2 8PY
Tel. 01305 215215
 

Money
Matters

 £399


Part Time Day

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Materials
Required

Calculator.

Basic Stationery.

Protective Overalls.

Wet Weather Gear

Steel Toe−Capped Safety Boots.

Location :

K.M.C.

Department :

Academy of Agriculture

Tutor :

Tim Stephens

Reference Number

500/7103/8

Qualification Level :

2

Language :

English

Is it right for me?

Two days of training prepares experienced tractor drivers for the NPTC Foundation Module (PA1) and the Vehicle Mounted Boom Sprayers Module (PA2). The NPTC test will be taken on the third day. Those with PA1 do not need to attend Day 1 - discount available.

What will I be learning about?

Day 1:

  •  Legislation
  • Labels and codes of practice
  • LERAP
  • Risk assessment
  • Storage and transport
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Records and environmental protection

Day 2:

 

  • Tractor and sprayer safety and operation
  • Calibration and nozzle selection
  • Field working
  • Environmental protection

Day 3

 

What is involved?

The sessions will include theory teaching, practical skills instruction and preparation for the NPTC test.

What's Required?

Experienced at tractor driving

How will I be assessed?

NPTC test that can be arranged at the college or at your own workplace and involves an on−line question and answer test and a practical assessment of spraying. Full support is offered for all parts of the assessment.


What is next?

Other part-time agricultural courses e.g. tractor driving, telehandlers, ATVs, Slug Pellet Application

Notes

Anyone already holding a PA1 (foundation module) does not need to attend the first day of training.

Information from the awarding body

image: NDAQ
Title :NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides (QCF)
Qualification Aim ID :500/7103/8
Summary :

This is a legally required qualification by Chemical Regulatory Directorate for anyone applying pesticides on a commercial basis by a boom sprayer. It is divided into 2 units; PA1 is the foundation unit covering legislation through the Approved Code of Practice for Plant Protection Products. This is assessed by a computer-based multiple choice test (GOLA). Units PA2-13 and SC are specific to the applicator being used, e.g. a boom sprayer, a hand held sprayer.

Level :2
Language :English - Welsh
Progression :

Once candidates have achieved PA1 and an application unit (PA2- 13 and SC), they can continue to achieve further application units to qualify them to use a wider range of machinery and equipment. We have a Level 3 programme run in conjunction with BASIS which is intended for Operators of pesticide application equipment who progress into higher career positions. Also, candidates can progress into work- based programmes at levels 2 and 3.

Overal Assessment Method :

Multiple Choice Examination - Practical Examination

Minimum Credit Achieved :3