Safe use of pesticides module PA6 ground hand held applicators (knapsack)

This is a one day course preparing candidates to take NPTC PA6 Hand Held Applicators (Knapsack) test.

Areas of study:

Working principles
Calibration
Checking and maintenance
Operation of the sprayer

Attendance on this course does not automatically achieve the Certificate of Competence.

Price includes NPTC registration and test fee.

The test is held on a separate day.

You will require coveralls and nitrile gloves. These are available to purchase on the day (coveralls £10 and nitrile gloves for £3 per pair), or you can bring your own if you have them.

Students must  also bring a pen, notepad, calculator and waterproof boots.

Additional

Applicants must hold the PA1 Foundation Certificate before taking the PA6 test. The assessment requires candidates to have a functional level of numeracy skills.

• 2 December 2024
• 13 January 2025
• 17 February 2025
• 7 April 2025
• 15 May 2025
• 24 June 2025

£295

To book your place, click on the below link. You will be taken to our online shop where you can select your date and complete the payment.

If you wish to pay by invoice, you will need to contact us by 28 days before the course start date. Payment of the invoice will need to be received by 14 days before the course start date to secure the place.

If you have any queries, you can contact us by phone on: 01452 702 529 or email shortcourses@hartpury.ac.uk.

All course fees must be paid at least 4 weeks prior to the first day of the course. If we have not received full payment of course fees your place on the course cannot be guaranteed.

If you need to cancel your course, Hartpury College will refund tuition fees at the following rates: 

1. Up to 30 days prior to the course start date – full refund of tuition fees*
2. Between 30 and 14 days prior to the course start date –50% refund of tuition fees*
3. Less than 14 days’ notice – no refund of tuition fees

*an administrative fee of £50 will be deducted from the refund value.

If Hartpury postpones or cancels the course and is unable to provide an alternative date(s) any tuition fees will be refunded in full.