Award in the Safe use of Pesticides-Pesticide Application Foundation Module (PA1 + Pesticide Application Hand Held Applicator Module PA6)

Course Description

Pesticide Application - Foundation Module PA1
This module is the first step towards achieving the NPTC Certificates of Competence in Safe Use of Pesticides and includes legislation, label interpretation, personal safety and personal protective equipment, environmental considerations, storage of pesticides and transport of pesticides. Assessment is by on-line computer-based test, and takes place at the end of Day 1 training.

This module must be completed before progression to other levels of certification.

Pesticide Application - Hand Held Applicator Module PA6
This course is for those intending to apply pesticides with a knapsack or other hand operated sprayer.

Course content for PA6:

• Legislation
• Health and safety
• Personal protective clothing
• Daily maintenance and cleaning
• Layout of machine and liquid flow
• Calibration of machine and operating techniques

Day Mon, Tue, Wed Dates and Venues

Course takes place once a month, please call for dates.

Times 0900-1700 Cost £395 (PA1=£195) Course Duration: 3 days Entry Requirements

Applicants must be sixteen years of age or older and have completed training and achievement of Foundation Module PA1 before progressing to PA2/PA4 or PA6.

What You Will Study

• Legislation
• Health and safety
• Personal protective clothing
• Daily maintenance and cleaning
• Layout of machine and liquid flow
• Calibration of machine and operating techniques

What Next?

Please contact Short Course Admissions on 01395 562347 or email shortcourses@bicton.ac.uk