The Landscape Training Group

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The Safe Use of Aluminium Phosphide for Vertebrate Pest Control
Our Safe Use of Aluminium Phosphide for Vertebrate Pest Control comprehensive training course has been developed in conjunction with industry and RAMPS (UK) to ensure users of Aluminium Phosphide are adequately trained. Aluminium Phosphide is a dangerous compound which used incorrectly can be hazardous to the health and safety of users, the general public and non-target animals, therefore it is essential that people are trained properly in the safe use of aluminium phosphide.
The training will provide a full working knowledge of commercial products and application equipment to be able to plan, implement and monitor a control programme appropriate to the situation using efficient and safe methods with regard to the environment.
The training is ideal for pest control operatives, game keepers, people working in agriculture, horticulture and conservation.
On completion of the training you will receive a certificate of attendance providing you with the performance criteria to complete the Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Aluminium Phosphide for Vertebrate Pest Control licence to practice.
This training course attracts 12 Basis CPD points.
Who is the Course For? / The comprehensive training is aimed at anyone who wishes to control vertebrates using aluminium phosphide in a commercial environment and is suitable for pest control operatives, farmers, gamekeepers and greenkeepers.
This training will appeal to people in agriculture, horticulture, conservation, sports management, and related industries where it is necessary to use aluminium phosphide to control vertebrate pests.
Learners must be able to read and interpret information and have previous knowledge of the anatomy and biology of rabbits, moles and rodents and be familiar with completing risk and COSHH assessments. It is recommended that learners have a basic knowledge of first aid.
Duration/Format / One day
Instructor/Trainee Ratio / Max: 1:8
Course Objectives / On completion of the training you will be able to recognise the symptoms of phosphine poisoning, be able to apply technical and operational controls to avoid exposure, be able to identify target animals and undertake a survey to determine their presence, interpret product labels, know how to apply a treatment safely and effectively and retain appropriate records.
Completing the training will provide learners with knowledge and practical experience to store, transport and apply aluminium phosphide against vertebrate pests with minimum risk to themselves, colleagues, the general public and non target animals.
The course will prepare learners for the mandatory NPTC Level 2 Award in The Safe Use of Aluminium Phosphide for Vertebrate Pest Control.
Course Content /

Legislation
Safety, exposure prevention and first aid
Environment and wildlife
Label, product container, storage and transportation
Application equipment, handling and disposal of excess pesticide and spillages
Record keeping.

Facilities/Equipment Required / Venue
Warm, well-lit room with adequate tables and chairs. Electric power point.
Outdoor area available for demonstrations.
Also Required:-
Labels and safety data sheets for Phostoxin and Talunex.
Phostoxin and Topex application equipment.
Antiseptic wash.
Dummy Phostoxin and Talunex tablets and/or pellets.
Torch.
Photos and images of signs.
Trainee
Notebook & writing materials
Outdoor clothing including boots and personal protective equipment (coveralls and nitrile gloves).
Full face respiratory protective equipment with B2 and P3 filters, if available.
Spade and dibber