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2020 Amenity Forum Updating Event - 'SETTING THE STANDARD' 
Lincolnshire

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[French] Law pushes [domestic] chainsaw users to get training

Anyone planning to chop down trees or even cut up logs with a chainsaw could need a licence and possible special training after new regulations were introduced for forestry and other workers.

At the beginning of this year a man died from neck wounds

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Progreen launches ‘FACTS Golf and Sports Turf course’ as part of its Amenity Training Programme

Progreen – national suppliers of agrochemicals, fertilisers, seeds, application equipment and training have recently confirmed they are expanding their fertiliser training program further to include the FACTS Certification (Turf) Course for Golf and

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PA1 and PA6 training

hello guys

can you help me on the best places that provide the training for PA1 and PA6. for weed control and spraying. and a rough idea on how much this will cost.

thanks very much.

nathan

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Amenity Forum Conference 2014.

We attended this conference yesterday.  

They gave out an updated version of their ten golden rules on ' 'Best Practice for Pesticide Use' and 'Education and Training' if you want to find out more or refresh your memory click on the links below and it

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FAQ Agricultural / Horticultural / Amenity Use of Pesticides - recent update

Hi

Here's a recently updated Q & A on the HSE website that we thought people may find of interest as many of these questions are often asked. 

Click here to see the questions and answers in full

Q1. Do I have to tell my neighbours if I am going to spray

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Do you apply pesticides? Consider attending this weed & pest control workshop

If you work in the amenity sector and apply weed and pest control products then you have a legal obligation and duty of care to ensure you are carrying out best practice, operating as safely as possible and doing so within the law.

Pesticide availabi

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Everyone should watch this before they pick up a chainsaw without training.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrXQx3DDdKg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrXQx3DDdKg

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LISS/CSCS Card

Dear All,

I am interested in undertaking site/commercial work as a labourer/landscaper for local landscapers in my area.

Having found out about CSCS cards through conversations with colleagues and researching online I have noticed that are TWO potentia

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What next after an Apprenticeship ?

Our young lad has now finished his 'apprenticeship' (at end of Feb 2013) and is back in full time work with us.

I appreciate that learning continues, as he puts his previous year's training to practical use, but wondered if anyone had thoughts on wha

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Are formal qualifications a requirement for landscape association membership?

We've been having a great discussion about the importance of formal qualifications over experience and vice versa.

As Chris Carr (BALI chairman) and Mark Gregory (APL chairman) are both members of LJN, I's like to open the debate up and determine, fi

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Landscape material and horticulture equipment manufacturers' after-sale responsibility

There's a fantastic discussion, started by Ben, currently in full flow on the forum.

The topic covers the chainsaw licencing. For anyone considering responsibility and licensing, replace chainsaw with digger, dumper, whacker plate, disc cutter, hedge

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Do I need a spraying licence?

just wondered, if I go to B&Q and buy Roundup, then use it to spray a car park and get paid, do I need a spraying licence?

Seems bizarre that you can buy professional chemicals without a certificate

 

 

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Certificate of competence in the safe use of pesticides - assessment schedule Pa6

Certificate of competence in the safe use of pesticides - assessment schedule Pa6

Objective - Candidates will be able to:-

• Prepare a hand held pesticide applicator for work, calibrate it and operate it to ensure correct application rate without risk

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Micro/Mini digger training

I want to get one of my guys effective/productive on a Micro Diggers. I'm reasonable, but don't consider myself good enough to train someone. We still hire in a moment, so don't have one sitting around he can practice on, nor would I want him getting

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Dumb question time.

I make most of my money on the maintenance side and do quite well out of it.I'm always looking to expand my skill set and never offer a service until I'm competant at it.My question is (and I know some of you are going to say I should know how to do

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People - Process - Profits - how are yours?

Where do landscapers go to improve thier business management skills in your area?  In Canada and in the US we offer a web based product to provide budgeting, estimating, systems, and online training to landscape business owners and thier employees -

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Beneficial/Adverse effects of the Government's latest apprenticeships drive

I know this runs the risk of opening a recent wound on the forum but feel it is an important topic (hope you agree Phil!)
A friend of mine is MD of a charity offering apprenticeships to one of the biggest trades in the UK (won't mention which). He is

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BALI Workshops in 2010

The British Association of Landscape Industries has announced a series of workshops for 2010. For further information on any of the above workshops or if you would like to book a place, please contact Daljeet Billing at BALI on 024 7669 8653 or via e

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