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SHORT COURSES

Pesticides – Award in Safe Use of Ground Crop Sprayers (PA2)

Course code: F37P115
Type: Short Courses
Duration: 1 day (plus additional half-day NPTC Assessment)
Subject area: Pesticides
Location: Holme Lacy
Full Cost - £280.00

* 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 one-day course is for the Award in Safe use of Pesticides Ground Crop Sprayers (PA2). This training course is designed for spray operators and pest control technicians who require a certificate for pesticide applications using a machine mounted boom sprayer (tractor, ATV).

What qualification will I gain?

Award in Safe Use of Pesticides – Ground Crop Sprayers (PA2)

Popular modules

  • Safety and routine maintenance

  • Preparation for work

  • Pump types and maintenance

  • Field operation

  • Checking and storage

  • Cleaning and lubrication of sprayer

  • Setting and calibration

Key facts

Minimum Age:

  • Students need to be 19 years or older to enrol on this course

Dates:

25th September2024– assessment either 27th or 30th September

13th February 2025– assessment either 17th,18th or 19th February

3rd April 2025– assessment either 4th or 7th April

22nd May 2025– assessment either 27th, 28th or 29th May

3rd July 2025 – assessment either 4th or 7th July

Time:

  • 09:30 – 16:30

Full Course Cost:

£280

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.