Who is the Course For? This qualification 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 qualification will appeal to people in agriculture, horticulture, conservation, sports management and related industries where is necessary to use aluminium phosphide to control vertebrate pests.
Instructor/Trainee Ratio: Max: 1:8 Min 1:4
Description: The qualification will provided 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. On completion of the qualification you will be able to recognise the symptoms of phosphine poising, be able to apply technical and operation controls to avoid exposure, be able to identify target animals and undertake a survey to determine their presence, interpret product label know how to apply a treatment safely and effectively and retain appropriate records.
The qualification is ideal for pest control operatives, game keepers and people working in agriculture, horticulture and conservation. On completion of the qualification you will receive a certificate of completion for the Level 2 Awards in the Safe Use of Aluminium Phosphide for Vertebrate Pest Control.
Objectives: Completing the training will provided 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.
