City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Aluminium Phosphide for Vertebrate Pest Control

City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Aluminium Phosphide for Vertebrate Pest Control

At: Myerscough College (Preston)

Fees: £250 - Inc. Assessment fee

Course Length:
1 Day

Please enquire for dates and times of this course

From 26th November 2015 it became a legal requirement for anyone wishing to purchase or use aluminium phosphide products for vertebrate control to hold a relevant competence certificate. This training course leads up to the candidate taking the assessment for the City & Guilds Level 2 Award in this subject. The modules delivered place a strong emphasis on the safe use of the products, environmental factors, legislation and successful achievement of the assessment, covering the following topics:

• Legislation

• Personal Safety and Contamination

• Environment and Wildlife affected by treatments

• The Product Label

• The Pesticide Container, Storage and Transportation

• Application Equipment, Excess Pesticide and Container Disposal

• Record Keeping

• Product Use – Preparation

• Product Use - Target Species, Reasons for Control and Non-Target Species

• Product Use – Application

• Product Use – Cleaning, Storage and Records

The day consists of both classroom and practical external demonstrations, so wet weather clothing is required. It will deal with the use of the products against rats, moles and rabbits.

The assessment is held on a separate day by appointment, usually the following day(s) to the training

This will be confirmed prior to the attendance date. Assessments are in the form of one-to-one discussion and practical demonstrations with a registered City & Guilds Assessor.

Entry Criteria & Additional Information

There are no pre requisites for this qualification. Successfully completing and gaining this qualification is a requirement for purchasing and using such products as Phostoxin and Talunex.

How To Apply or Enquire Please enquire about applying for this course to: The Short Course Unit, Myerscough College, Bilsborrow, Preston, Lancashire PR3 0RY
Telephone:01995 642255 Email:shortcourses@myerscough.ac.uk Special Education Needs and Disability - Short Courses Prospective students who have a disability that may affect their studies should inform the College as soon as possible. Regrettably the College does not receive funding for the provision of learning support for students with additional learning needs attending Short Courses, which are run on a full-cost basis. The College's Learning Support Service may be able to provide support but it is the responsibility of the student to meet the cost. For further details contact 01995 642222 ext 2045 (or email learningsupport@myerscough.ac.uk) with details of support requirements and the relevant course.

Please note that the information provided in this fact sheet was accurate at the date of publication. However, courses are continually being modified and information is therefore subject to change.