Overview

The NSK award aims to equip nominated storekeepers to meet the standards of pesticides storage laid down in the Code of Practice for Suppliers of pesticides

Who is the Course for?

Pesticide stores involved in the sale, supply and holding over 200 litres of pesticide must have at least one member of staff with the Nominated Store keepers (NSK) award

Course Content

• Legislation
• Handling procedures for receiving and dispatching pesticides
• Segregation of a pesticides with a store exercise
• Poisons procedures
• Taking care of the store and its contents
• Taking care of the storekeeper
• Accidents/first aid/safe lifting
• Fire prevention and security
• Introduction to health and safety at work act
• Course review

Course Assessment

To successfully complete the course a candidate must successfully complete a multiple-choice examination.

Trainee View:

”I learned a lot on the course from the basic tips of storing liquids below powders and what to do about spillages to issues on first aid for those contaminated with pesticide. The course also brought home to me the limited environmental impact sprays have if they are handled correctly”

Myles McGeown of JF McKenna in Armagh completed the course in 2007

How to Apply

Download an application form

Alternatively send an enquiry to the short course team.

Next Course Dates

• 7, 8  February 2012

Myles McGeown of JF McKenna in Armagh who completed the course in 2007