CITY & GUILDS NPTC LEVEL 3 AWARD IN RESPONSIBLE PESTICIDE MANAGEMENT (PA-RPM) ASSESSMENT MATERIALS

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1 CITY & GUILDS NPTC LEVEL 3 AWARD IN RESPONSIBLE PESTICIDE MANAGEMENT (PA-RPM) ASSESSMENT MATERIALS These assessment materials are to accompany the Qualification Guidance and may be used by candidates during the assessment of the NPTC Level 3 Award in Responsible Pesticide Management. Managing the Health, Safety and Welfare of Operators Applying Pesticides Minimising the Environmental Impact of Pesticide Operations The Selection, Storage and Effective use of Pesticides Integrated Pest Management

2 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION The City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Award in Responsible Pesticide Management (QCF) (PA-RPM) is a new Award. Assessment This qualification is assessed by both oral and practical examination. Candidates are required to complete all assessment activities in all required units. The candidate may refer to the assessment materials booklet, appropriate reference materials, training materials or safety publications during the assessment. But they may not refer to the Qualification Guidance document during the assessment. The assessment material booklet has been produced to support candidates wishing to undertake this qualification. These assessment materials are to accompany the Qualification Guidance and may be used by candidates during the assessment. The assessment materials booklet consists of four sections: Section 1 Managing the Health, Safety and Welfare of Operators Applying Pesticide Section 2 Minimising the Environmental Impact of Pesticide Operations Section 3 The Selection, Storage and Effective use of Pesticides Section 4 Integrated Pest Management Within each section of the assessment materials booklet, for simplicity the materials will relate directly to the learning outcomes and the assessment criteria of the qualification Published by City & Guilds, Building 500, Abbey Park, Stareton, Warwickshire CV8 2LY T +44 (0) F +44 (0) information@cityandguilds.com City & Guilds is a registered charity established to promote education and training

3 UNIT 271 MANAGING THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF OPERATORS APPLYING PESTICIDES ASSESSMENT MATERIALS CONTAINED WITHIN THIS SECTION: Assessment Criterion 3.3 Assess the risks to operators for a specified operation and; Assessment Criterion 3.4 Implement control measures for a specified operation. SITE SPECIFIC RISK ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE Assessment Criterion 5.3 Complete a COSHH Assessment CONTROL OF SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH (COSHH) ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE Assessment Criterion 6.1 Complete the records required to comply with legislation and industry best practice INSPECTION RECORD FOR CONTROL MEASURES (RPE) TEMPLATE Managing the Health, Safety and Welfare of Operators Applying Pesticides

4 UNIT CRITERION 3.3 & 3.4 SITE SPECIFIC RISK ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE Business Name: Business address: Date: Operator(s) name(s): Site location, including postcode: Meeting point for emergency services: Nearest Accident and Emergency hospital phone number: Description of operation taking place: OS grid reference of site: Nearest phone / mobile number: Site contact details: Hazards: Control measures required to reduce risks to an acceptable level: Risk assessment completed by: Name: Signature: Date:

5 UNIT 271 CRITERION 5.3 CONTROL OF SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH (COSHH) ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE WORK AREA: OPERATION (DELETE AS APPROPRIATE): MIXING / APPLICATION ASSESSOR NAME: DATE OF ASSESSMENT: ASSESSMENT EXPIRY DATE: REVIEW DATE: PRODUCT NAME: MSDS AVAILABLE (YES/NO): INGREDIENTS / SUBSTANCES: MAXIMUM EXPOSURE LIMITS: CONTROLS RECOMMENDED: CONTROLS IN PLACE: DECISION SAFE TO USE (YES/NO):

6 UNIT 271 CRITERION 6.1 INSPECTION RECORD FOR CONTROL MEASURES (RPE) TEMPLATE Business Name: Business address: Details of RPE (manufacturer, type, mark/number): Date of inspection: Name of competent person carrying out inspection: Date of last inspection: Item of examination: Yes: No: Remedial Action (if applicable): Face piece free from cracks and dirt? Face piece seal area free from distortion and material pliable? Inhalation valves and seats free from dirt, distortion, cracks or tearing? Exhalation valves and seats - free from dirt, distortion, cracks or tearing? Head straps intact and sufficient elasticity? All plastic parts free from signs of cracking and/or fatigue? Gaskets properly seated? Lens free from cracks and scratches? (full face equipment only) Filters within expiry date? Inhalation / exhalation valves within expiry date? Declaration: Signature of person carrying out inspection / maintenance: (sign one box only) Examination of the above RPE has been completed and it is judged to be in a safe condition for use Examination of the above RPE has been completed and it is judged NOT to be in a safe condition for use and has been temporarily withdrawn from service Examination of the above RPE has been completed and it is judged NOT to be in a safe condition for use and has been permanently withdrawn from service

7 UNIT 272 MINIMISING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF PESTICIDE OPERATIONS ASSESSMENT MATERIALS CONTAINED WITHIN THIS SECTION: Assessment Criterion 3.3 Develop a plan to control the risks to the environment for a specified site ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS CONTROL PLAN TEMPLATE Assessment Criterion 4.1 Diagnose the signs of environmental pollution ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION IMAGES Minimising the Environmental Impact of Pesticide Operations

8 UNIT 272 CRITERION 3.3 ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS - CONTROL PLAN TEMPLATE Business Name: Business address: Date: Operator(s) name(s): Site location, including postcode: OS grid reference of site: Description of operation taking place: Identified Risks: Potential Impact of Risk: Control Measures: Control plan completed by: Name: Signature: Date:

9 UNIT 272 CRITERION 4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION IMAGES

10 UNIT 273 The Selection, Storage and Effective use of Pesticides THE SELECTION, STORAGE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF PESTICIDES ASSESSMENT MATERIALS CONTAINED WITHIN THIS SECTION: Assessment Criterion 3.1 Identify the pest, pathogen or reason for applying a pesticide PEST, PATHOGEN OR REASON IMAGES Assessment Criterion 3.3 Produce a pesticide application plan for the operator PESTICIDE APPLICATION PLAN TEMPLATE Assessment Criterion 5.2 Review the success of a pesticide application COMPLETED PESTICIDE APPLICATION PLAN AND TREATMENT RECORD COMPLETED PESTICIDE APPLICATION IMAGES

11 UNIT 273 CRITERION 3.1 PEST, PATHOGEN OR REASON IMAGES

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13 UNIT 273 CRITERION 3.3 PESTICIDE APPLICATION PLAN TEMPLATE Business Name: Address: Plan Ref: Plan Date: Produced By: Field / Plot: Crop: Variety: Growth Stage: Size (ha): Treat (ha): Applicator Type: Spray Quality: Water Volume (l/ha): Proposed Application Date: Comments/Application Guidance: Timing Restrictions: Product Name & MAPP No: Precautions: Rate/ha: Total Required: % Rate: Reasons For Use:

14 UNIT 273 CRITERION 5.2 COMPLETED PESTICIDE APPLICATION PLAN & TREATMENT RECORD Business Name: ABC Horticulture Address: Green House, Hyacinth Road, Forest Town, AB12 3CD Plan Ref: 0012 Plan Date: 15/05/13 Produced By: P. Thrower Field/Plot: Crop: Variety: Growth Stage: Size (ha): Treat (ha): Lower Piece Permanent n/a n/a Grassland Applicator Type: Hardi CP15 Knapsack Water Volume (l/ha): Spray Quality: Medium Proposed Application Date: Within 14 days Comments/Application Guidance: Apply to top half of field only Timing/Restrictions: Weeds must be actively growing at time of application Product Name & MAPP No: Precautions: Rate/ha: Total % Rate: Total Reasons for Use: Required: Used: Doxstar (MAPP 11063) 3 litres 1.2 litres 100% 0.3 litres Docks Operator Name: I SPRAYALOT Signed: I Sprayalot Protective Equipment Worn: Coveralls: Yes Face Shield/Goggles: Yes Gloves: Yes Wellington Boots: Yes Respirator: Field Name: Date: Time: Weather Buffer Nozzle Operator: Start: Finish: Wind Speed: Wind Direction: Temp (C): Zone (m): Rating: Lower Piece 21/05/13 08:35 09:30 2 SW 24 IS Operator Comments: I used all the Doxstar that was in stock. Managed to achieve 250 litres/ha when I calibrated the knapsack

15 UNIT 273 CRITERION 5.2 COMPLETED PESTICIDE APPLICATION IMAGES PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN 8 WEEKS AFTER THE APPLICATION RECORDED ON PLAN REF 0012

16 UNIT 274 Integrated Pest Management INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT MATERIALS CONTAINED WITHIN THIS SECTION: Assessment Criterion 2.2 Determine when specific control is required SPECIFIC CONTROL REQUIREMENT IMAGES Assessment Criterion 3.3 Produce an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan IPM CONTROL PLAN TEMPLATE (NON CHEMICAL CONTROL) IPM CONTROL PLAN TEMPLATE (CHEMICAL CONTROL) Assessment Criterion 5.1 Review the conditions when an IPM solution was implemented COMPLETED IPM OPERATOR RECORD (NON CHEMICAL CONTROL) Assessment Criterion 5.3 Review and revise the success of an IPM solution COMPLETED IPM CONTROL METHOD IMAGES

17 UNIT 274 CRITERION 2.2 SPECIFIC CONTROL REQUIREMENT IMAGES

18 UNIT 274 CRITERION 3.1 WEED, PEST OR DISEASE IMAGES

19 UNIT 274 CRITERION 3.3 IPM CONTROL PLAN TEMPLATE (NON CHEMICAL CONTROL) Business Name: Address: Plan Ref: Plan Date: Produced By: Field/Plot: Crop: Variety: Growth Stage: Size (ha): Control (ha): Resources: Proposed Control Date: Reason for Treatment/Control: Method of Treatment/Control: Comments/Guidance:

20 UNIT 274 CRITERION 3.3 IPM CONTROL PLAN TEMPLATE (CHEMICAL CONTROL) Business Name: Address: Plan Ref: Plan Date: Produced By: Field / Plot: Crop: Variety: Growth Stage: Size (ha): Treat (ha): Applicator Type: Spray Quality: Water Volume (l/ha): Proposed Application Date: Comments/Application Guidance: Timing Restrictions: Product Name & MAPP No: Precautions: Rate/ha: Total Required: % Rate: Reasons For Use:

21 UNIT 274 CRITERION 5.1 COMPLETED IPM OPERATOR RECORD (NON CHEMICAL CONTROL) Business Name: Gordon s Growers Ltd Address: Grass Green Farm, Hilltop Lane, Anyshire, HH12 7GH Plan Ref: 0123 Plan Date: 20/08/12 Produced By: K. Wilde Field/Plot: Crop: Variety: Growth Stage: Size (ha): Control (ha): Pony Paddock Permanent n/a n/a Grassland (patches) Resources: Ragwort fork Proposed Control Date: Within 2 weeks Reason for Removal of heavy infestation of ragwort. Approx. 1 plant present per 10 square metres. Treatment/Control: Method of Treatment/Control: Comments/Guidance: Using fork, remove ragwort Please ensure the roots are fully removed as well as the visible plant. Wear gloves. Operator Name: I. PULLAWEED Signed: I Pullaweed Field Name: Date: Time: Weather Humidity Soil Operator: Start: Finish: Wind Speed: Wind Direction: Temp (C): (%): Conditions: Pony Paddock 22/08/12 15:00 17:30 n/a n/a 20 n/a Very Dry IP Operator Comments: Ground was very hard and dry. A few were difficult to remove so roots may still be present. Make a note to check site again next year.

22 UNIT 274 CRITERION 5.3 COMPLETED IPM CONTROL METHOD IMAGES PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN 12 MONTHS AFTER IPM PLAN 0123 WAS IMPLEMENTED