SHORT COURSES

Pesticides – Award in Safe Use of Handheld Applicator (PA6AW) on or near Water

Course code: F37P113
Type: Short Courses
Duration: Half day 9:30am - 1pm and separate assessment time
Subject area: Pesticides
Location: Holme Lacy
Full Cost - £530.00

* Fees are chargeable each year and the fees quoted will be for the current year only, if the course is more than 1 year further fees will be due next year.

About the course

This half day course is for the Award in Safe use of Pesticides Handheld Applicators (PA6AW) on or near water. This training course is designed for spray operators and pest control technicians who require a certificate for pesticide applications using a handheld sprayer. Candidates must have achieved the PA6 qualification or attended the PA6 training day.

What qualification will I gain?

Award in Safe Use of Pesticides Foundation Module (PA1)

Popular modules

  • Safety and routine maintenance

  • Operating the handheld sprayer

  • Adjustments, setting and calibration

  • Decontamination of the sprayer and protective

  • Measuring and mixing pesticides sprayer

Key facts

Dates:

26th September 2024 – assessment either 25th or 26th September

12th February 2025 – assessment either 17th,18th or 19th February

2nd April 2025 – assessment either 4th or 7th April

21st May 2025 – assessment either 27th, 28th or 29th May

2nd July 2025 – assessment either 4th or 7th July

Time:

  • 09:00 – 16:30

Course Cost:

£250

Equipment

  • Candidates should bring wellingtons and spray overalls (minimum type 6 for chemicals).

Assessment methods

The NPTC assessment will take place on a separate day; a time will be allocated to you during your training.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be 19 years or above to enrol on this course and have achieved the Foundation Module PA1 and PA6 (or attended the PA6 training day).