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
- Tuesday 28 January 2025 (plus one day assessment Thursday 30 January or Monday 3 February 2025)
- Wednesday 29 January 2025 (plus one day assessment Tuesday 4 February or Wednesday 5 February 2025)
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.
