This course is essential for all those involved in applying pesticides using handheld pesticide stem injection equipment. In the UK, anyone using a professional pesticide must either have a recognised specified certificate (previously known as a ‘Certificate of Competence’) or be working under the direct supervision, for the purposes of training, with someone who has such a certificate. Pa6ING is the qualification that entitles the holder to apply pesticides using handheld stem injection equipment.
Pa1 is a prerequisite for the suite of Pesticide Application Awards, only when you have achieved your Pa1 the Safe Application of Pesticides, can you be assessed for Pa6ING. Please note in practice candidates take their Pa1 test by undertaking a multiple-choice test online, under the supervision of a City & Guilds Independent Assessor in directly before they are due to be assessed for their Pa6ING. However, if they fail the Pa1 online test, they are not then permitted to go and take the Pa6ING assessment.
In the event of a candidate failing their Pa1 test it should be noted that a further examination fee is payable.
You will study the underpinning knowledge essential for safe application of pesticides using handheld pesticide stem injection equipment in order to obtain a Pa6ING certificate. In addition, you will undertake practical training to prepare you for assessment.
The following areas are covered during the course:
Learning outcomes:
The learner will:
This qualification is arranged by our Test Centre and assessed at a mutually convenient date by an Independent City and Guilds Assessor. The duration of assessment is likely to be between 1 and 3 hours (typically, a well prepared candidate will be able to complete the test in one hour).
You will receive a City & Guilds NPTC Certificate in The Safe Application of Pesticide Using Pesticide Stem Injection Equipment (Pa6ING).
Note: This is issued directly by City & Guilds NPTC.
Training is £160.00 per candidate, registration through CEPT is £27.00 and certification with City & Guilds NPTC £35.00, assessment by a City & Guilds Assessor is £ 77.00, the total payable is £299.00 (Note: There is no VAT payable, B.E.S.T. in Horticulture Education Limited is a Not-for-Profit Organisation).
Courses will take place our Ryton Centre.
However, if you would like to discuss the 'half day' option or would like this course delivered at your own site please contact us, we would be pleased to discuss viability and cost. Contact Tony Davies by email. tonydavies@bestinhorticulture.co.uk
To book your place on a course please contact Tony Davies by email: tonydavies@bestinhorticulture.co.uk
We have a very high success rate in preparing candidates for assessment, to date we have achieved 100% success!
You can go on to train and be assessed on any of the Pa6 application modules (such as Application to Water, Pesticide Plugs, or Minimal Calibration) or perhaps Pa2.
This qualification will entitle you to use pesticides in a professional capacity as a trained and licensed pesticide spray operator to use pesticide stem injection equipment.
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