PA1 Foundation Module - NPTC

Course Objectives

To enable course members to:

• Understand your duties under the law and help you become a safe and competent pesticide user
• Understand what pesticides are and their ‘field of use’
• State legislation relevant to pesticide application
• Interpret and use label information
• Take the appropriate action to protect themselves and the environment
• Store and transport pesticides safely
• Dispose of the pesticides and containers safely
• Record information

Who is the Course For?

The course is for anyone employed in agriculture or horticulture (commercial/amenity) involved in the storage, handling and application of pesticides.
Those who are registered with the NRoSO and/or BASIS (NRoSO = 12 points, BASIS = 12 points

Course Content

• Introduction
• Definitions
• Consequences of not using or handling pesticides safely
• Legislation that affects pesticide use
• Pesticide product labels
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Safe storage and transport of pesticides
• Environmental factors
• Disposal of pesticide and containers
• Dealing with accidents
• Keeping pesticide records