PA6A - Safe Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment

Course Content

The course consists of a single day of training for the qualification, followed by a practical assessment which normally takes place the week following the practical training.

Training covers:

  • Know the legislative and safety regulations relating to applicator use
  • Be able to assess the environmental factors relating to mixing and application
  • Be able to read and interpret product information
  • Be able to prepare and calibrate a hand-held pedestrian applicator
  • Be able to operate the application equipment
  • Know how to carry out post-operational procedures

Entry Requirements

Learners must have achieved PA1 - Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides before assessment of PA6A can take place.

Method of Assessment

Practical assessment.

Course Overview

  • Study Type

    Part-Time Day

  • Campus

    Kingsway Campus

  • Start Date

    27 Sep 2024

  • 9.00am - 4.00pm

  • SCQF Level

    5

  • Duration

    2 Weeks

  • Subject Area

    Animals, Land & Environment

  • Course Fee

    £285

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