Safe Use Of Pesticides PA1 & PA2

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LOCATION & START DATE
Bicton College - 14 January 2025
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LEVEL
Level 2 Levels Explained
DURATION
3 Days, 9am-4pm
LEARNING AREA
Horticulture, Floristry & Arboriculture Find out more
ATTENDANCE
Part-time

Course information

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 Boomsprayer equipment for PA2. 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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Tuition Fees: £505.00
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Safe Use Of Pesticides PA1 & PA2 Level 2 Bicton College Pesticide, PA2, PA1, Agriculture, Adult, BoomSprayer
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