COURSE DETAILS

Training Course Type

  • On-site training and assessment

Novice Training Course Duration

1 Day

Novice Candidate Numbers

6

Experience Worker Tests per day

6

Variations

Hand held stem injector

Card Options

  • 5-year LANTRA traditional card & certificate

Minimum Age

16

Instructor

Bertie Tuppco & Tuppco Instructors

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FURTHER
INFORMATION

  • What is pesticide stem injection?

    Stem injection is a method of applying pesticide directly into the stem of a plant using a hand held injector, used to control insects, weeds and diseases. Because the product goes straight into the plant, it is a targeted method of application, but it is only effective when the correct product is used and the equipment is set up, calibrated and operated correctly. That makes proper training a key requirement for anyone using it.

  • What does the Tuppco training course include?
    • Legal requirements and safety regulations for stem injection equipment
    • Basics of stem injection application
    • Hygiene and personal protective equipment (PPE)
    • The working principles of a stem injector
    • Preparation of the stem injector for work
    • Identifying and selecting needles for different applications
    • Pre-start checks
    • Calibrating a stem injector
    • Application in or near water
    • Mixing, filling and site work
    • Preventing environmental hazards
    • Decontamination and storage of equipment
  • Venue and Equipment Requirements:
    • Warm, dry, well-lit undercover room with space for theory and practical work
    • Practical area as close to the training room as possible
    • Suitable welfare facilities
    • Stem injection applicator and manuals
    • Product labels
    • Handouts from the Safe Use of Pesticides course
    • Calculator and writing materials
    • Learner PPE:
    • Coverall: Type 5/6 EN 13034:2005 and EN 13892
    • Face shield: EN 166.1.F.3.4.5
    • Gloves: EN374 and EN 388 nitrile gloves
    • Boots: unlined rubber wellington boots
  • Theory Assessment

    The theory part of the course is delivered in a classroom on your site. It covers:

    • Legal requirements and safety regulations
    • How stem injection works and when it’s used
    • PPE and hygiene
    • How a stem injector works
    • Choosing the right needle
    • Working in or near water
    • Protecting the environment

    Learners need a calculator, writing materials and their Safe Use of Pesticides handouts. The site needs a warm, dry, well-lit room with presentation equipment and welfare facilities.

  • Practical assessment criteria
    • Preparing the stem injector for work and pre-start checks
    • Calibrating a stem injector
    • Mixing and filling
    • Demonstrating application on a dummy stem
    • Decontamination and storage
  • Where can Tuppco deliver onsite training courses?

    Tuppco proudly delivers on-site training courses across a wide region of the South and Central UK. From Dorset, Somerset, and Wiltshire to Reading, Oxford, and Swindon, our team provides expert, accredited instruction at your workplace using your own equipment. We specialise in NPORS plant training, Lantra land-based and machinery courses, and Qualsafe first aid and health & safety training. Businesses across Berkshire, the Cotswolds, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Buckinghamshire, Cheltenham, and Northamptonshire rely on Tuppco for flexible, professional training solutions that minimise downtime and maximise compliance.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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Objective Of The Course

The Lantra Pesticides – Hand Held Stem Injection (PST07) course delivered by TUPPCO Training gives learners the knowledge and practical skills to prepare, set up and use stem injection equipment safely and effectively. Building on the Safe Use of Pesticides course, it focuses on the specific legislation, equipment and techniques involved in stem injection.

Key Course Objectives:
  • Understand the legislative and safety regulations relating to stem injection equipment
  • Identify and describe how stem injectors work
  • Identify and select needles for various applications
  • Carry out pre-start checks and calibrate the stem injector
  • Mix and fill the stem injector accurately and safely
  • Operate the stem injector safely and efficiently in various situations, including in or near water
  • Prevent environmental hazards
  • Decontaminate and store equipment correctly

By the end of the course, learners will understand how to use stem injection equipment safely, accurately and responsibly.

What Will Be Awarded?

The Lantra Pesticides – Hand Held Stem Injection (PST07) course is a training-only course. It is designed to prepare learners for the Lantra qualification in the Safe Operation of Hand Held Pesticide Stem Injection Equipment.

This Course Will Give Learners:
  • An understanding of the legislation and safety regulations for stem injection equipment
  • Knowledge of how stem injectors work and how to select the right needles
  • The skills to carry out pre-start checks and calibrate a stem injector
  • The ability to mix and fill a stem injector accurately and safely
  • An understanding of how to work safely in or near water and prevent environmental hazards
  • The knowledge to decontaminate and store equipment correctly
Who This Course Is For:

Anyone using, or looking to use, professional pesticide products in agriculture, horticulture and forestry who may use stem injection as a method of application. Learners must have completed the Safe Use of Pesticides course before attending.

How Long The Course Can Take?

The Lantra Pesticides – Hand Held Stem Injection (PST07) course combines classroom theory with practical sessions.

Course Duration Overview:
  • Typical duration: 1 day
  • Duration may vary depending on experience, the modules or attachments selected, and the instructor-to-learner ratio
  • Up to 6 learners per instructor
  • One stem injector per learner
  • Practical work uses clean water and simulated pesticide
Expert Training On Your Business Site

TUPPCO Training provides Lantra Pesticides – Hand Held Stem Injection training directly on your site, allowing learners to develop their skills using your own equipment and within your actual working environment.

Rather than training in a simulated environment, learners can work with the stem injectors and needles they are required to use as part of their daily role. This ensures the training is practical, relevant, and tailored to the conditions your team encounters.

What Your Site Will Need:
  • A warm, dry, well-lit training room with presentation equipment
  • A practical area close to the training room
  • Suitable welfare facilities
  • Stem injection applicators and manuals
  • Product labels
  • PPE for each learner: Type 5/6 coverall, face shield, nitrile gloves and unlined rubber wellington boots
Ideal On-Site Locations Include:
  • Agricultural land and farms
  • Horticultural sites
  • Forestry and woodland sites
  • Sites in or near water
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FAQs

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  • What areas do we cover?
    Tuppco delivers NPORS, LANTRA and Qualsafe on-site training across a variety of locations to meet the needs of businesses in the Southwest, Midlands and Southeast areas of the UK. The areas include Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Sussex, Kent.
  • Who delivers your training?
    All training is delivered by NPORS-accredited instructors, including Bertie Tupper and the Tuppco instructor team.
  • Do I receive a Lantra certificate and skills card on completion of a course?

    Yes! Upon successful completion of a Lantra-accredited course with Tuppco, learners will receive an official Lantra certificate along with a Lantra skills card where applicable. An E-Certificate will also be emailed directly to the employer for convenient digital access and record keeping.

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