Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Handheld Equipment (PA6) (NPTC 0216-54) (Knapsack Around Water Application)

This course aims to prepare participants for the NPTC Certificate of Competence in the ‘Safe Use of Pesticides in or next to Water’ qualification. The course also includes assessment, to be arranged on a separate day together with your PA6A assessment.

You must have passed your PA1 Foundation module before taking the PA6W assessment. The course is taken in conjunction with PA6A.

The minimum age for candidates is 16 years.

The course will cover:

• General safety and routine maintenance of the sprayer
• Adjustment, setting and calibration
• Measuring and mixing pesticides
• Operating the hand-held sprayer
• Decontamination of the sprayer and protective clothing

Learning will have both theory and practical elements, delivered on-site at Broomfield Hall.

You will be required to supply your own:

• Steel toe-capped wellington boots
• Spray suit
• Rubber gloves approved for pesticide use
• Writing materials
• Lunch (or you are able to purchase lunch from the College canteen)

There is a practical assessment, lasting approximately two hours, which is taken on a separate day. Tests are organised by NPTC and can be taken at College or on your own site.

Derby College Group offers a range of one-day, weekend and evening courses relating to Agriculture and a wide range of other land-based topics – please see the Derby College Group Part-time Prospectus for a full list and details.

For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk