COURSE DETAILS

Training Course Type

  • On-site training and assessment

Novice Training Course Duration

Half Day

Novice Candidate Numbers

6

Experience Worker Tests per day

6

Variations

Pesticide plug equipment

Card Options

  • 5-year LANTRA traditional card & certificate

Minimum Age

16

Instructor

Bertie Tuppco & Tuppco Instructors

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INFORMATION

  • What are pesticide plugs?

    Pesticide plugs are a method of controlling insects, weeds and diseases by inserting a plug containing pesticide directly into the plant or stump. It is a targeted method of application, but it is only effective when the correct product is used and the right number of plugs is calculated and inserted correctly. That makes proper training a key requirement for anyone using them.

  • What does the Tuppco training course include?
    • Legal requirements and safety regulations for pesticide plugs
    • Basics of pesticide plug use
    • Hygiene and personal protective equipment (PPE)
    • How pesticide plugs work
    • Preparing the equipment needed for working with pesticide plugs
    • Calibrating the number of plugs needed for different applications
    • Pre-use checks
    • Application in or near water
    • Preparation, insertion 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
    • Presentation equipment
    • Suitable welfare facilities
    • Pesticide plug equipment
    • Clean examples of product labels
    • Handouts from the Safe Use of Pesticides course
    • Calculator and writing materials
    • Examples of learner PPE:
    • Wellington boots
    • Unlined gloves, 300mm long, CE marked
    • Full face shield
    • Coverall, type 3/4 or 5/6, waterproof or splash resistant
    • Respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
    • Apron
  • Theory Assessment

    Training is delivered through a mix of theory and practical sessions

  • Practical assessment criteria
    • Dummy pesticide plugs are used for demonstration and practice
    • Learners practise preparing equipment, calculating plug numbers and inserting plugs
  • 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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Objective Of The Course

Objective Of The Course
The Lantra Pesticide Plugs (PST08) course delivered by TUPPCO Training gives learners the knowledge and practical skills to prepare, set up and use pesticide plug equipment safely and effectively. Building on the Safe Use of Pesticides course, it focuses on the specific legislation, equipment and techniques involved in using pesticide plugs.

Key Course Objectives:
  • Understand the legislative and safety regulations relating to pesticide plugs
  • Identify and describe how pesticide plugs work
  • Identify and select the number of plugs needed for various applications
  • Carry out pre-use checks
  • Insert pesticide plugs 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 pesticide plugs safely, accurately and responsibly.

What Will Be Awarded?

The Lantra Pesticide Plugs (PST08) course is a training-only course. It is designed to prepare learners for the Lantra qualification in the Safe Operation of Pesticide Plug Equipment.

This Course Will Give Learners:
  • An understanding of the legislation and safety regulations for pesticide plugs
  • Knowledge of how pesticide plugs work
  • The ability to calculate the number of plugs needed for different applications
  • The skills to insert plugs safely and efficiently
  • 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 pesticide plugs 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 Pesticide Plugs (PST08) course combines classroom theory with practical sessions.

Course Duration Overview:
  • Typical duration: half 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 set of pesticide plug equipment per 6 learners
  • Practical work uses dummy pesticide plugs
Expert Training On Your Business Site

TUPPCO Training provides Lantra Pesticide Plugs 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 pesticide plug equipment 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
  • Pesticide plug equipment
  • Clean examples of product labels

PPE for each learner: wellington boots, unlined gloves, face shield, coverall, RPE and apron

Ideal On-Site Locations Include:
  • Agricultural land and farms
  • Horticultural sites
  • Forestry and woodland sites
  • Sites in or near water
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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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