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Safe Use Of Pesticides PA1 & PA2

Professional Qualification

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Key Info

Learning Area   Agriculture & Countryside Management
Delivery Mode   Part-time
Duration   3 Days


Dates & Locations

Course Type   Leisure and Professional
Location   Bicton College
Start Date   07/01/2021
Fees   Tuition Fees: £470.00


Course Type   Leisure and Professional
Location   Bicton College
Start Date   02/04/2021
Fees   Tuition Fees: £470.00

This course is suitable for Farmers and Growers, or anyone that uses a Boom Sprayer as part of their work or employment.

The course will enhance your understanding of the subject, and enable you to legally spray your own land or that of your employer.

This course consists of one day of training, mainly classroom based and takes the form of a powerpoint presentation which covers PA1. There will also be a practical demonstration of PA2.

You will then have an on farm assessment to enable you to gain the required City and Guilds/NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides.

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