Safe Use Of Pesticides PA1 & PA6

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LOCATION & START DATE
Bicton College - 13 May 2025
Bicton College - 1 July 2025
LEVEL
Level 2 Levels Explained
DURATION
3 Days, 9am-4pm
LEARNING AREA
Horticulture, Floristry & Arboriculture Find out more
ATTENDANCE
Part-time

Course information

Pesticide Courses This 3 day course will cover:

Day 1 - PA1 which is classroom based and will take you through current legislation/ health & safety etc.

Day 2 - operating the knapsack equipment for PA6. By the end of the day you will be able to understand how to use pesticides and equipment safely and become a safe and competent user.

Day 3 - an assessment (approx. 3 hours)

You will learn:

- Relevant legislation relating to pesticides
- How to store/transport and dispose of pesticides safely.
- How to record information and interpret labels and information relating to pesticides

Must be 18+

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Bicton College is based in East Devon, near Exeter, and set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just two miles from the Jurassic Coast. The historic Georgian mansion, commercial farm, animal husbandry school, modern veterinary nursing building, world-class engineering and heavy plant machinery workshop, walled garden and arboretum are all set in over 200 hectares of historic parkland.


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Course type Adult Employer Training
Tuition Fees: £505.00
If you are aged 19+, the cost of the course will depend on your circumstances. Detailed information can be found in our Financial Support Section.
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