Short Courses

NPTC Safe Use of Pesticides: PA6a Handheld Applicator

Candidates MUST have achieved PA1 Foundation Module prior to taking this course.


This 1-day NPTC course is intended for those who apply pesticides with a knapsack or other hand held operated sprayer.  The practical exam takes approx. 2 hours.

Content

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

Candidates

Maximum of 8 candidates per course


Dates 2012

Tue 10 January       Assessment Mon 23 or Tue 24 January
Tue 21 February     Assessment Thu 1 or Fri 2 March
Wed 21 March         Assessment Mon 2 or Tue 3 April
Fri 23 March             Assessment Wed 11 or Thu 12 April
Thu 19 April             Assessment Mon 30 April or Tue 1 May
Mon 21 May             Assessment TBA
Fri 25 May                Assessment TBA
Tue 19 June            Assessment TBA
Tue 17 July              Assessment TBA

What to Bring

You MUST bring along the following:

  • Code of Practice Book issued during PA1 Foundation Module Training
  • Writing materials
  •  Coverall - i.e white disposable suit
  • Apron or waterproof suit
  • Gloves  (nitrile rubber, 0.5mm thick 300mm long)
  • Wellington Boots or water repellent footwear
  • Face Shield

Cost

Training £80  Training is ILA supported
Exam Fee £130.  Exam fee is not ILA supported 

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