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Are you prepared for the changes to the "Grandfather Rights" exemption?

Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides Replacing Grandfather Rights

What is changing?
Do you currently operate under the "Grandfather Rights" exemption to use plant protection products authorised for professional use on crops, land, produce,materials, buildings which are owend, occupied or rented by you or your employer without holding a Certificate of Competence? The rules are changing and the "Grandfather Rights " exemption will cease on 26 November 2015.

How can City & Guilds NPTC help?
From November 2013 City & Guilds NPTC will offer a Certificate of Competence for those born before 31 December 1964 who have previously operated under "Grandfather Rights". Taking this qualifcation will enable operators to meet the legislative requirements of The Plant Protection Products (Sustainable Use) Regulations 2012.

Take Action Now
Click here  for the Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides Replacing Grandfather Rights qualification guidance.

To find contact details of your local centre and make arrangements to take your qualification use the red "Find a Centre" post code search box on the qualification guidance page.