Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Handheld Equipment (PA6) – Installing Pesticide Plugs in Tree Stumps (PA6PP) (NPTC 0216-54)

This one-day course aims to prepare participants for the NPTC Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Pesticides qualification. The course also includes assessment, to be arranged on a separate day.

You must have passed your PA1 Foundation module before taking the PA6 assessment.

The minimum age for candidates is 16 years.

• Know the legislative and safety regulations relating to pesticide plug installation
• Be able to assess the environmental factors relating to the installation site
• Be able to read and interpret product information
• Be able to prepare pesticide plug application equipment and calculate numbers of plugs required
• Be able to install pesticide plugs
• Know how to carry out post-operational procedures

Learning will be both theory and practical-based, delivered on-site.

You will be required to supply your own:

• Steel toe-capped wellington boots
• Spray suit
• Rubber gloves approved for pesticide use
• Writing materials
• Lunch (there will be facilities available on site if you wish to purchase your lunch at College)

There is a practical assessment, lasting approximately two hours, which is taken on a separate day. Tests can be taken at College or on your own site.

DCG offers a range of one-day, weekend and evening courses relating to Agriculture and a wide range of other land-based topics – please see the DCG part-time prospectus for a full list and details.

For more information, contact DCG on 0800 0280289 or tracey.burgin@derby-college.ac.uk