Vermin Control

Course

In Gunnislake

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Gunnislake

  • Duration

    2 Days

Suitable for: Anyone using, or purchasing pesticides for the control of vertebrates.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Gunnislake (Cornwall)
Oakleigh House, Hoopers Lane, PL18 9NN

Start date

On request

About this course

All trainees must be over 18 years of age, good health and with reasonable literacy & numeracy skills. Persons with certain ailments or on certain medication may not be able to take part in the practical sessions

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Course programme

Who should enrol
Anyone using, or purchasing pesticides for the control of vertebrates.

Content Summary
Foundation Module (Common core content):
Introduction & aims
Approved Code of Practice
Target vermin & their control methods
Legislation, protection & pollution control
Health & safety, product information
Safe disposal, record keeping
Rodent Control (Rat & Mouse) Option 2 days:
Site assessment, Risk assessment
Legislation relevant to Rodent control
Protective equipment, safety procedures
Practical field work
Correct use of equipment
Record keeping
Mole Control Option1 day:
Site assessment, Risk assessment
Legislation relevant to vertebrate pest control
Protective equipment, safety procedures
Practical field work
Correct use of equipment
Record keeping
Rabbit Control Option 1 day:
Site assessment, Risk assessment
Legislation relevant to vertebrate pest control
Protective equipment, safety procedures
Practical field work including spoon or pump methods
Correct use of equipment
Record keeping

Assessment
Practical assessment with verbal questioning during the course

Course Material
Manufacturers labels, HSE guidelines, Lantra, DEFRA & PSD Workbooks

Duration
2 days for Rodents, 1 extra day for each other unit

Type
Classroom & Field use

Certificate
Lantra awards certificate of basic training

Validity
Currently valid for 5 years

Pre-requisites
All trainees must be over 18 years of age, good health and with reasonable literacy & numeracy skills. Persons with certain ailments or on certain medication may not be able to take part in the practical sessions

More Info
All baiting is simulated during this course although these are done on active sites.

Steel toe-capped workboots, loose non-snag work overalls, Unlined Nitrile gloves, protective suit, protective footwear, Face shield. 2 passport photo`s. Some background knowledge of the vermin and their habits would be an advantage.

Vermin Control

Price on request