Overview
This course is suitable for those working in forestry, agriculture, horticulture or greenkeeping. It is based round the National Proficiency Test Council PA1(Foundation) Test and is designed to help people to successfully prepare for their tests. The course lasts for one day, with attendance required to sit the test on another day following the course.
Please be aware that this course is the foundation module for pesticide application. In order to spray pesticide products, an individual must also hold an application module (e.g PA6 or PA2 qualification) in addition to the PA1.
What is Involved?
Safe use of pesticides COSHH and risk assessment
Personal protective equipment
Interpretation of product labels
Storage of chemicals
How to handle spillages
Wind speeds and other spraying conditions
Disposal of empties and leftovers
Emergency procedures
Record keeping
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Certification/Award on Completion
City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in Safe Handling and Application of Pesticide (PA1)
Course Dates
SRUC Oatridge Campus:
15th March 2021
Duration
1 day training plus a separate date for assessment which will follow on completion of training.
Start/Finish Times
9am to 4.30pm approximately
Locations
On Customer Premises, SRUC Aberdeen, SRUC Ayr, SRUC Barony, SRUC Elmwood and SRUC Oatridge
Cost
£185.00 per person. Course fees include training, assessment and registration fees. Please note there is no VAT on our training.
Bespoke prices for group bookings are available. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Funding
Important update
Individual Training Accounts will open on Monday 13 January 2020.
This phase of the scheme will accept up to 10,000 new applications.
SDS Individual Training Accounts (ITA)
You may be eligible for part funding to support the cost of this course.
Get up to £200 towards the cost of a training course with an SDS Individual Training Account (ITA).
You could use the money to build the skills you need for a job. Or get some training to take your career to the next level. Whatever you want to do, there is a wide range of ITA approved courses on offer.
And because it's not a loan you don't have to pay it back.
Sounds good? Start searching for an ITA approved course and apply online.
For further information please visit:
https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/learn-and-train/sds-individual-training-accounts-ita
How do I book?
To book a place on one of our courses, please complete and return the course booking form to the appropriate campus address or email address shown below. Course fees must be paid in full at the time of booking. Payments can be made over the phone using a debit/credit card, by cheque made payable to SRUC or by Bank Transfer (for bank transfer details please contact your chosen campus).
Cancellation
Cancellations must be made at least 10 working days prior to the course start date otherwise the full course fee is still payable. In the event that SRUC has to cancel a course for any reason your course fees will be refunded in full or your booking transferred to the next available date if this is suitable.
Contact
Jemima Dernie (SRUC Barony)
Contact 2
Sandra Sey (SRUC Elmwood)
Contact 3
Samantha Bain (SRUC Oatridge)
Contact 4
Tom Findlay or Fiona Lanni (SRUC Ayr)
01292 525419 01292 525355
Contact 5
Sandra Sey (SRUC Aberdeen)