The Crop Protection Association and HTA have developed an online tool to provide training for garden retail staff on the safe and effective use of garden plant protection products.
New Sustainable Use Directive (SUD) regulations come into effect on the 26 November, requiring retailers selling garden plant protection products to have a sufficient number of trained and certified staff available at the point of sale to provide advice to customers on garden plant protection products.
The e-learning course is interactive, visual and based on realistic scenarios that will enable staff to develop a good knowledge of garden plant protection products by understanding the label. The label is designed to ensure correct use, environmental safety, safe disposal and where to go for further information.
The course cost is £10 plus VAT per delegate and includes an assessment and download of a personalised certificate on successful completion.
Gary Philpotts, chair of the Common Sense Garden Group, said: "This interactive course is a simple cost-effective way for garden retailers to ensure they meet the requirements of the SUD legislation and improve the service they offer to customers.”
To access the course, go to the HTA learning portal
