Training

Those transporting animals over 65 km, but less than 8 hours, in connection with economic activity must hold a certificate of competence to meet EU Welfare Regulations for the transportation of livestock.  This includes sheep, cattle, poultry, game birds, pigs, horses and goats.

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Those transporting animals over 8 hours, in connection with economic activity must hold a certificate of competence to meet EU Welfare Regulations for the transportation of livestock.  This includes sheep, cattle, poultry, game birds, pigs, horses and goats.

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This is the basic foundation course for chainsaw operators. LANTRA assessment is ideal for farmers/growers using a chainsaw on their own holding or that of their employers.  However, following attendance on this course, assessment can be arranged for NPTC 0020-03. This is the starting qualification for other chainsaw operators, ie those carrying out contract, arboricultural or commercial forestry work.

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This is the starting qualification for chainsaw operators, specifically those involved in contract, arboricultural or commercial forestry work.

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This course is for the felling of larger trees and is for a competent operator who requires training to fell and process trees over 380mm in diameter. [_/su_spoiler]

This course covers site safety and PPE equipment, regulation and safety requirements, assessing lying, windblown and broken timber deciding on the most appropriate action, appropriate techniques of dealing with windblown trees, controlled movement and operations of a winch.

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A course for the chainsaw operator who wishes to undertake arboricultural climbing and rescue.

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This course is ideal to follow on from tree climbing and aerial rescue to maximise arboricultural work.

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The increasing importance on countryside management to comply with cross compliance and good agricultural and environmental practices can provide challenges to those managing farming businesses.  This course will provide direction and identify ways to improve the environment and biodiversity of species.

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The Fertiliser Advisers Certification and Training Scheme set up in 1993 is now an increasingly popular qualification for those managing farming businesses and responsible for planning fertiliser application.[_/su_spoiler]

All current FACTS Qualified Advisers (FQA) who obtained their qualification prior to 31 December 2009 are required to undertake this new course by 31 December 2014 to retain their FQA status.  FQA’s who qualified after 1 January 2010 will have 5 years from the date they qualified.

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Soil and water are two essential components of agriculture and management of these vital resources is at the centre of farming activity.

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For those using or responsible for supervising the use of abrasive wheels.  This training can be arranged for the specific types of appliance(s) used – bench mounted, hand held electrical and hand held engine driven.

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For those required to operate and maintain brushcutters/trimmers as part of their working duties.

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For those required to operate and maintain hedge trimmers as part of their working duties.

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Ideal for those required to use cylinder ride on mowers as part of their work.

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Ideal for those required to use rotary and flail ride on mowers as part of their work.

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Ideal for those required to use rotary and cylinder ride on mowers as part of their work.

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Consideration must be given to the provision of first aid in the workplace to comply with Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations.  This course will give the knowledge and practical skills required for first aid provision where a first aid risk assessment has indicated that this level of cover is appropriate or to provide cover in addition to the full First Aid at Work qualification. This course covers the role of a first aider, managing an emergency, administering cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, dealing with choking, burns, bleeding and a casualty in shock, plus treatment of minor injuries.  HSE approved and certification is valid for 3 years.

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This course will give the knowledge and practical skills required for first aid provision where a first aid risk assessment has indicated that this level of cover is appropriate – medium/higher level of risk.  This course is HSE approved and certification is valid for 3 years.  The initial certification is 3 days and requalification 2 days, which must take place within 28 days of certificate expiry.

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This workshop provides delegates with an understanding of relevant health and safety legislation that is needed to lead to an effective health and safety culture for a farming business.  The overall responsibilities of both the employer and employee will be made clear, along with risk assessments, managing contractors and other relevant regulations and approved codes of practice.

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This workshop will provide delegates with a practical understanding of their legal responsibilities for fire compliance.  The course will cover risk reduction actions, the principals of fire safety management, evacuation procedures, the practical selection and use of fire extinguishers. Delegates will be provided with guidance, information and practical advice on how to undertake a basic fire risk assessment of their own work environments. To provide guidance, we shall visit a local farm to decide on appropriate risk control measures in a farm environment.

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Manual Handling Awareness theory and practical half day course to develop knowledge of spinal anatomy, causes of back pain, ability to assess risks and develop safe lifting techniques to minimize injury

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Those handling, storing and applying pesticides require appropriate certification under the Food Environment and Protection Act (FEPA).  This foundation module course is a pre-requisite for other pesticide training and relevant to anyone working in agriculture, horticulture (commercial or amenity) and pest control.

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This course is for those required to use vehicle mounted/trailed boom spraying equipment (hydraulic nozzle or air assisted).  Candidates must be able to proficiently use and drive the particular vehicle (tractor or ATV) used during the training.

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This course is for those required to use vehicle mounted/trailed broadcast or variable geometry boom spraying equipment (with or without air assistance).  Candidates must be able to proficiently use and drive the particular vehicle (tractor or ATV) used during the training.

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This course is for those required to use a mounted or trailed granule applicator (excludes pedestrian controlled machine or hand held equipment).  This training and assessment is primarily designed to accommodate nematicide granules.  Candidates must be able to proficiently use and drive the particular vehicle (tractor or ATV) used during the training.

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A course created for those required to use a mounted or trailed slug pellet applicator (excludes pedestrian controlled machine or hand held equipment).  Candidates must be able to proficiently use and drive the particular vehicle (tractor or ATV) used during the training.

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This course is for those involved in applying pesticides with hand held hydraulic nozzle applicators.

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Those required to use ATV’s at work, whether sit-astride or sit-in. These one day courses are ideal for operators with experience requiring training and certification, and can cover driving with loads and trailed equipment.  Novices will be required to attend a course longer in duration.

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This course is ideal for experienced operators requiring conversion or refresher training with certification.  Initial certification can be arranged and is normally over 2 days.  Training and certification can also be arranged for lift trucks above 5 tonnes.

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This course will include pallet and bulk work – up to 9 metres.  Initial certification is over 2 days, and a refresher course 1 day.  Training and certification can also be arranged for rough terrain masted lift trucks.

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Those using a loading shovel in land based and construction industries should have received appropriate training. Initial certification is over 2 days, and a refresher course 1 day.  Training and certification can also be arranged for tracked loading shovels.

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Those using a forward tipping dumper in land based and construction industries should have received appropriate training.  Initial certification is over 2 days, and a refresher course 1 day.  Training and certification can also be arranged for tracked dumpers.

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This 2 day course is ideal for experienced operators requiring training with certification.  However, 1 day refresher training with certification can be arranged as well as courses longer in duration for inexperienced operators.  Training and certification can also be arranged for excavators above 5 tonnes.

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This 2 day course is ideal for experienced operators requiring training with certification.  However, 1 day refresher training with certification can be arranged as well as courses longer in duration for inexperienced operators.  Training and certification can also be arranged for excavators above 10 tonnes and also for wheeled machines.

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Initial certification is over 2 days, and for experienced operators a refresher course 1 day.  Training and certification can also be arranged for Boom Vehicle Mounted and Scissor MEWPs.

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All drivers who passed a car test before 1 January 1997 retain their existing entitlement to tow trailers until their licence expires. This means they are generally entitled to drive a vehicle and trailer combination up to 8.25 tonnes MAM. They also have entitlement to drive a minibus with a trailer over 750kgs MAM.  Drivers who passed a car test on or after 1 January 1997 are required to pass an additional driving test in order to gain entitlement to category B+E and all larger vehicles.

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Those responsible for good hygiene practices and pest reduction in grain stores will benefit from attending this course.  Recognition of rodent, insect and bird pests, planning and implementing a control programme, followed by developing monitoring systems will ensure compliance with crop assurance schemes.  NRoSO and BASIS cpd points available.

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Course for those responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring an effective control programme for rats and mice.  Control methods will be in accordance with current legal guidelines and recognized good practice.  NRoSO and BASIS cpd points available.  Anyone wishing to use metallic phosphides (aluminium phosphide) should take Safe Use of Aluminium Phosphides for Vertebrate Pest Control.

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Course for those responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring an effective control programme for rabbits and moles.  Control methods will be in accordance with current legal guidelines and recognized good practice.  NRoSO and BASIS cpd points available.  Anyone wishing to use metallic phosphides (aluminium phosphide) should take Safe Use of Aluminium Phosphides for Vertebrate Pest Control.

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The new Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Aluminium Phosphide for Vertebrate Control is now available to ensure compliance with the Plant Protection Products (Sustainable Use) Regulations 2012.  If existing certification is held, this will be valid for users until 26 November 2015, but for suppliers 26 November 2014.  Training will cover legislation, safety, exposure prevention, first aid, environment, wildlife, labels, product containers, storage, transportation, application equipment, handling, disposal of excess pesticide, spillages and record keeping.  NRoSO and BASIS cpd points available.  NPTC or LANTRA Level 2 assessment will be arranged.

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