Hand Held Applicators near to water (PA6AW)


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Course dates available:

September 15, 2026
Venue: East Malling, Kent - THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL
October 13, 2026
Venue: East Malling, Kent
October 13, 2026
Venue: East Malling, Kent
November 17, 2026
Venue: East Malling, Kent

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Cost: £310
Duration: 1.5 Days
Certification: Level 2 City & Guilds NPTC or LANTRA
Assessment Type: NPTC independent or LANTRA integrated assessments are available.
(The cost of the assessment is included in the cost of the course)
Course Prerequisites: See below

This course covers all safety checks, calibration, maintenance and correct use of hand held pesticides applicators near to water.

City & Guilds NPTC or LANTRA qualifications are available.

(including pedestrian controlled machines but excluding misters and foggers).

This course covers all safety checks, calibration, maintenance and correct use of hand held pesticides applicators used to apply products to or near water.

We routinely run PA1,PA6a and/or PA6aw over 3 days. 
Please let us know if you would like to do this.

NPTC assessment guidance can be found here.

LANTRA course information can be found here

Candidates must be 18 years or older and have successfully achieved their PA1 assessment prior to being assessed for this unit.

  • We will supply a knapsack sprayer for each trainee.
  • Spray suits and gloves will be NOT  be provided. Please bring your own. We will provide visors unless you wish to bring your own (recommended).
  • Spray suits are available to buy at a price of £25.00 each if you prefer but we have a limited supply. Gloves are £15 each
  • You will also need to provide your own Wellington boots.
  • Please wear or bring suitable, comfortable clothing including waterproofs since some of your course will take place outside.

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