Safe Use of Pesticides and Handheld Applicator (PA1/ PA6) Since 2015, anyone buying a pesticide authorised for professional use must obey a key legal requirement. The law demands that the pesticide will be used either by the holder of a relevant certificate, or by a person working under the direct supervision of someone who holds one.

The PA1 assessment is computer based, multiple-choice test – this takes approximately 30 mins. Assessments booked through Lynher Training will take place at the end of the first day of training. Practical assessments (PA6) contain both written and verbal questions. The PA6a assessment takes approximately 1.5 hours.

Safe Use of Pesticides & Pesticide: Hand-held Applicators (PA1 & PA6a) - LANTRA. LANTRA training course with theory, practical, and assessment covers health and safety legislation, as well as the skills required to safely and effectively work with pesticides. ...........................................

Candidates must first achieve PA1 (City & Guilds Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides) before they can be assessed on PA6a. The minimum age limit for Candidates taking Certificates of Competence is 16 years.

Certificate of Competence is known as holding the PA1 + PA6 – Handheld Sprayer. The working principles of a knapsack or Pest Control insecticide hand held equipment. Decontamination, tank washing, and storage. ANTRIM OR ASHBOURNE. Co Meath.

PESTICIDE PA1 AND PA6 TRAINING . The Law requires all individuals using Pesticides in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Industrial and Amenity on or near water to possess a valid pesticide certificate in order to comply with regulations.

Pa1 Pa6 Pesticide training is often an essential requirement for working in the horticulture and amenity industries. Our courses provide thorough training in the safe use and operation of pesticide equipment.

Prepares operators for the NPTC Certificate of Competence Test which will normally be taken on the day of the applicator (PA2 or PA6) training. Applicants must be 19+ on 31/8 in the academic year of the course start date in order to apply/enrol on the course. All fees are correct at the current time and may be subject to change.

Qualification Overview: This qualification is designed specifically for those who wish to apply pesticides using various types of handheld applicators. The award will supersede the old 0216 (pa6) unit. What you need to do: Candidates to undertake an oral and practical assessment. Scheme Documentation:

This is an Independently Assessed qualification (PA1) Type of Learner: If your job involves applying pesticides in a commercial role then you are legally required by the Plant Protection Products (Sustainable Use) Regulations (2012) to take this qualification.