| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-05-13 | - |
| 2025-05-16 | - |
| 2025-05-23 | - |
Program Overview
Pesticide Application PA6A
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.
Full Description
Topics covered will include:
- preparation of equipment
- calibration
- record keeping
Our course is accredited by City & Guilds NPTC. Having completed the training, you'll take part in an NPTC assessment on a separate date (to be arranged).
Calculations and interpreting information is an integral part of the training.
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 13 May 2025, plus one day assessment Friday 16 May or Friday 23 May 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
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.
Suggested Courses That May Interest You
- Pesticide Application PA4S (NPTC)
- Pesticide Application - PA1/PA6A Refresher
- Pesticide Application - PA1
Program Outline
Outline:
Content:
The course covers topics such as preparation of equipment, calibration, and record keeping.
Structure:
The course is delivered in one day.
Course Schedule:
The course is offered on the following dates:
- Monday 18 March 2024 (9:00am to 4:00pm)
- Tuesday 16 April 2024 (9:00am to 4:00pm)
