SHORT COURSES

Pesticides – Award in Safe Use of Hand Held Applicators (PA6)

Course code: F37P116
Type: Short Courses
Duration: 1 day (plus additional half-day NPTC assessment)
Subject area: Pesticides
Location: Holme Lacy
Full Cost - £395.00

* 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 1-day course is for the Award in Safe use of Pesticides Handheld Applicators (PA6). This

training course is designed for spray operators and pest control technicians who require a certificate

for pesticide applications using a handheld sprayer.

What qualification will I gain?

Award in Safe Use of Pesticides – Hand Held Applicators (PA6)

Popular modules

  • Safety and routines maintenance

  • Operating the handheld sprayer

  • Adjustments, setting and calibration

  • Decontamination of the sprayer and protective

  • Measuring and mixing pesticides sprayer

Key facts

Time:

  • 09:30 – 16:30

Dates:

  • 24th September2024 – Full assessment either 25th or 26th September

  • 11th February 2025 – assessment either 17th, 18th or 19th February

  • 1st April 2025 – assessment either 4th or 7th April

  • 20th May 2025 – assessment either 27th, 28th or 29th May

  • 1st July 2025 – assessment either 4th or 7th July

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 Award in Safe Use of Pesticides Foundation Module (PA1).