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UPDATE SLUG PELLET

Are you using Slug pellets—Know the law and your training requirements Slug Pellets which contain metaldehyde are used extensively to control slugs in agricultural and horticultural crop production. Sadly this active ingredient in slug pellets is now being detected in the environment and a major campaign is underway to rapidly improve the awareness of farmers and operators on how to both reduce the impact of this pesticide on the environment, and improve the efficiency of slug control. One of the biggest issues for farmers is whether operators are working legally. Earlier this year it was realised many operators were applying pellets illegally, because they lacked the necessary PA4 qualification. Following discussion between the Metaldehyde Stewardship Group & NPTC City & Guilds and CRD, New arrangements are being put in place to address the gap. Slug Pellets Qualified or not?

Check out the Qualification table - Table Check

DRIVERS CPC for professional LGV and PCV drivers

From the 10th September 2008 a new legislative directive comes into force with the aim to improve the skills and knowledge of all PCV and LGV drivers throughout their working lives. The Directive comes in 2 formats:

Initial Driver CPC Initial qualification for new bus and truck drivers

From 10th September 2008  - All new bus (PCV) drivers will have to gain this qualification. Licence categories are: D1, D

From 10th September 2009 - All new truck (LGV) drivers will have to gain this qualification. Licence categories are: C1, C

Periodic Driver CPC Periodic training for current LGV and PCV licence holders

From 10th September 2008  - All bus (PCV) drivers will have to gain this qualification by completing 35 hours of training (5 days) before Sept 2013. Licence categories are: D1, D1+E, D, D+E

From 10th September 2009 - All truck (LGV) drivers will have to gain this qualification by completing 35 hours of training (5 days) before Sept 2014. Licence categories are: C1, C1+E, C, C+E

If you require Periodic Training then we should be able to help you please give us a ring and we can discuss your requirements.