Training

Pesticide Distributor (Professional Use Products) Initial Training

To be eligible to register as a Pesticide Distributor (Professional Use Products),you must first successfully complete the FETAC Level 5 Handling and Distribution of Pesticides (Code 5N2466) or equivalent.

List of Training Providers for Pesticide Distributors course (pdf 66Kb) 

Continuous Professional Education (CPE)

Irish Agricultural Supply Industry Standards (IASIS) have developed a CPE scheme (insert this hyperlink) for Pesticide Distributors which DAFM has deemed to satisfy the additional training requirements referred to in the legislation. Equivalent CPE records may also be recognised as meeting CPE requirements. DAFM will determine if alternative CPE schemes meet requirements on a case by case basis.

To maintain registration, registered Pesticide Distributors (Professional Use Products) will be required to maintain Continuous Professional Education (CPE).

Pesticide Distributor (Amateur/Home garden products ONLY)

To be eligible to register as a Pesticide Distributor (Amateur/Home garden products ONLY), you must first successfully complete the online course for Pesticide Distributors of non-professional/amateur products. This course is being facilitated by IASIS and can be accessed at www.iasis.ie