Overview
Learn about using a knapsack sprayer with hydraulic nozzles or rotary atomisers to apply pesticides to land, with our accredited one-day course at Writtle College.
Who should attend?
This course is designed for operators who use a knapsack sprayer to apply pesticides to land.
In order to take the end-of-course assessment you should first have completed the Pesticide Application – PA1 foundation module.
Dates
Wednesday 22 May 2024
Assessment to be confirmed
Fully booked
Tuesday 28 May 2023
Assessment to be confirmed
Where you'll study
Your faculty
At Writtle College, our courses blending classroom learning with hands-on experience in specialised fields such as sport, agriculture, horticulture, animal studies, equine studies, conservation and floristry.
Our Level 2 and Level 3 programmes are designed to prepare you for your future career or higher education pathways.
Study on our beautiful countryside campus, with dedicated resource centres and state-of-the-art facilities – and be a part of our supportive community.
Where can I study?
Writtle campus
Our picturesque 150-hectare campus is situated in the heart of the Essex countryside.
Fees & funding
Course fees
Standard booking
£310
Contact details
Short Courses team
[email protected]
Entry requirements
In compliance with regulations and directives from the Health & Safety Executive, this course requires an understanding of pesticide labels and regulations.
To take part you must also wear the correct personal protective equipment (PPE), which should include:
- waterproof wellington boots
- sprayer face shield
- type 5/6 disposable coveralls
- unlined nitrile gloves.
We recommend that you first complete the one-day Pesticide Application – PA1 foundation module. City & Guilds NPTC, which accredits both courses, states that you cannot take the assessment for this PA6A until you've completed the PA1.
By making a booking you are declaring yourself medically fit to participate in this course.
