• Part Time
  • Level 2

NPTC Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1) Level 2

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Subject Area
Animal Care, Equine and Land-based
Start date
13 October 2025
Duration
09:00 – 16:00
Mode of study
Part Time
Location
Usk Campus
Level
2
Fees
£140.00 Discounts may be available
£95.00 Tuition Fees

Discount available to Under 19s only. Dependent on course suitability.

£45.00 Other Fees

Other fees may include any of the following: registrations, exam fees or any course materials.

Want to spread the cost? Contact us about our payment plans.
Please note, all advertised fees are for one year only, unless otherwise stated in the additional information below.

Course Overview

This course covers a varied and in-depth information on the use and disposal of pesticides.

It is a mandatory foundation unit covering the legislation of using pesticides and must be completed before embarking on any other NPTC pesticides course.

…Anyone whose job involves applying pesticides

…Anyone who wants to develop their knowlegde

…Anyone who wants to develop their skills

Legislation requires anyone who uses pesticides in the course of employment or business to have received adequate instruction and to be competent in the duties undertaken. This requirement applies to both the safe use and handling of pesticides and the application method(s) used. Each person will need to undertake the foundation module (PA1) and a relevant application module.

You will cover:

  • Legislation
  • Interpreting product label information
  • Personal safety and contamination
  • Pesticide and container storage
  • Disposal
  • Record keeping
  • Environmental factors

You will take an online test that takes approximately 1 hour.

You should do this course in conjunction with either PA6 or PA2 or both.

You don’t need any previous experience but you must be 19 or over.

You will take an online test that takes approximately 1 hour.

You should do this course in conjunction with either PA6 or PA2 or both.

The length of course is 1 day with an on line assessment usually at the end of the day.

Usk Campus

Course Code
UPEU0154AA
Start time
09:00
Duration
09:00 – 16:00
End time
16:00
Mode of study
Part Time Day
Day(s)
Monday

Fees: £140.00

£95.00 Tuition Fees

Discount available to Under 19s only. Dependent on course suitability.

£45.00 Other Fees

Other fees may include any of the following: registrations, exam fees or any course materials.

Want to spread the cost? Contact us about our payment plans.
Please note, all advertised fees are for one year only, unless otherwise stated in the additional information below.

Discounts may be available

After booking your course you have 14 days to change your mind and request a full refund. You can still request a refund after this date, but this will only be given if you meet the criteria from the college fee policy.

If your chosen course starts within 14 days of you booking your place, then the 14 day refund policy does not apply and any refund will be subject to the college fee policy.

All courses may be subject to change and cancelled if deemed not viable to run.

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