Application of Pesticides (Part-time) | Askham Bryan College

Safe Application of Pesticides (PA6)

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Course Details

  • Department

    Adult Learning

  • Qualification

    Level 2

  • Course Type

    Part Time

  • Length

    3 days

  • Location(s)

    York

Course at a glance

The PA6a applicator course is suitable for those applying pesticides using knapsack/hand-held equipment. The PA6a training takes place on the second day of the course. A timeslot for assessment will then be allocated for the third day of the course.

Course start dates

York Campus:

Multiple dates available please enquire for further information

 

 

 

 

Cost

Free*

T&Cs apply – see course cost tab further below

 

Key Information

On the course you will complete the following:

• 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

Candidates who will be spraying near water will also need to add the ‘AW’ option to the standard PA6a – please contact us to discuss the best way to add this to your training package. Training can also be arranged in the ‘INJ’ unit for candidates who will also require this.

Candidates who will be spraying near water will also need to add the ‘AW’ option to the standard PA6a – please contact us to discuss the best way to add this to your training package. Training can also be arranged in the ‘INJ’ unit for candidates who will also require this.

Candidates must first achieve PA1 (City & Guilds Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides) before they can be assessed on PA6a.

The minimum age limit for Candidates taking Certificates of Competence is 16 years. There is no upper age limit.

 

 

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Course Cost: £520.00

*You may be subjected to a fully funded course as follows…

You could qualify for free course fees if you:

  • Earn £25,750 or less per year, or are in receipt of certain benefits
  • Live in the West Yorkshire Combined Authority devolved area

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable skills, improve your employment prospects, and invest in your future — without the cost barrier.
Eligibility criteria apply and evidence will be required.

 

 

 

 

Please email: shortcourses@askham-bryan.ac.uk so we can advise accordingly.

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