Becoming a Member

Becoming a Member – Criteria for Membership

Am I eligible to join NRoSO?

Membership is available to plant protection product sprayer operators who hold an appropriate "specified certificate" (certificate of competence) qualification approved by the Chemical Regulations Division (CRD) of the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) for the safe application of pesticides/PPPs. To find out more about the pesticide qualifications visit NPTC City & Guilds or Lantra Awards.

Please find the relevant Level 2 courses under the below link options:

NPTC

Lantra Awards

Everyone who uses plant protection products authorised for professional use must hold a CRD recognised certificate of competence.

How do I join?

Join online

Online applications are available by clicking Join Now below. Applications are normally processed within 5 working days. Applicants or their employers have the option of paying the membership fee by either debit/credit card , direct debit or BACS. Please note that with direct debit applications you will need to have the facility to print out the direct debit mandate, sign and send it to us.

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Can I apply by post to join instead?

Online applications are the preferred method for new members to join the scheme as they can be processed more efficiently.

Please note that you will be asked to provide a copy of your approved pesticide certificate to support your membership application.