This course is essential for all those involved in applying pesticides on or near to water. 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. Pa6Aw is the qualification that entitles the holder to apply pesticides on or near to water (with the necessary permissions).
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 Pa6AW. 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 Pa6AW. However, if they fail the Pa1 online test, they are not then permitted to go and take the Pa6AW 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 on or near to water, in order to obtain a Pa6AW 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 Pesticides On or Near to Water Pa6AW.
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.
If you are already a licenced sprayer operator and hold a Pa1 and Pa6a and need to obtain a Pa6AW we offer a half day training option to prepare your for assessment please contact Tony Davies by email. tonydavies@bestinhorticulture.co.uk
However, if you would like the full course or the half day course delivered at your own site please contact us, we would be pleased to discuss availability and cost. Contact Tony Davies by email. tonydavies@bestinhorticulture.co.uk
To enquire about a 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 , Pesticide Stem Injection, 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 operator or apply pesticides on or near to water.
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