Tractor Driving and Related Operations (NPTC) 001431


  •  10 December 2024
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm

This course is for individuals with some experience of operating tractors and ancillary machinery as part of their work in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, landscaping or other industries.  The one-day training and assessment provides the knowledge, understanding and skills required to prepare and operate a tractor and attachments safely and to industry standards in line with (more…)

Handheld Hedgecutter (NPTC) 001434


  •  9 January 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm

This course is for individuals who operate handheld hedgecutters as part of their work, either in agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, arboriculture or forestry. One-day training and assessment provides the knowledge, understanding and skills required to prepare and operate a handheld hedgecutter safely and to industry standards in line with current legislation. Topics covered include pre-start checks (more…)

Pesticide Application PA1 (NPTC) 021649


  •  21 January 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Foundation Module This course is for individuals involved with pesticide use and is a prerequisite to the application modules PA2, PA4, PA6 etc. PA1 requires an understanding of pesticide labels and regulations. This is all in compliance with regulations and directives from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Calculations and interpreting information are an integral (more…)

Pesticide Application PA6A (NPTC) 021654


  •  30 January 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm

One-day training plus assessment Friday 31 January or Monday 3 February Pedestrian Handheld Applicator (Knapsack) This course is for individuals who have already completed the PA1 module.  The one-day training is designed to prepare candidates for their C&G NPTC assessment and provides the knowledge, understanding and skills to apply pesticides to land using pedestrian handheld (more…)

Brushcutters and Trimmers (NPTC) 001421


  •  27 February 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm

This course is for individuals who operate brushcutters and trimmers as part of their work. One-day training and assessment provides the knowledge, understanding and skills required to use brushcutters and trimmers safely and to industry standards in line with current legislation. Topics covered include health and safety, risk assessment, site preparation, machine maintenance, pre-start checks (more…)