• Part Time
  • Level 2

NPTC PA6 Hand Held Applicators Safe Use Level 2

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Subject Area
Animal Care, Equine and Land-based
Start date
24 November 2026
Duration
2 days
Mode of study
Part Time
Location
Usk Campus
Level
2
Fees
£375.00 Discounts may be available
£200.00 Tuition Fees

50% discount available to learners on a Means Tested Benefit.

100% discount available to Under 19s dependent on course suitability.

£175.00 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

PA6 is needed by anyone wishing to apply pesticides using a handheld lance or knapsack type applicator. The lance may be vehicle-mounted e.g. on a tractor or ATV.

This training provides essential knowledge for the correct application of pesticide with knapsack sprayer:

  • The setting and checking of equipment
  • Measuring areas
  • Calibrating equipment
  • Mix and measure chemicals
  • Cleaning and storing equipment

Achieved Pesticide Application (PA1).

This is a 3 day course (2 days training and 1 day assessment).

You’ll study via in-class and practical learning.

Landbased

Usk Campus

Course Code
UPEU0156AA
Start time
09:00
Duration
2 days
End time
16:00
Mode of study
Part Time Day
Day(s)
Tuesday and Wednesday

Fees: £375.00

£200.00 Tuition Fees

50% discount available to learners on a Means Tested Benefit.

100% discount available to Under 19s dependent on course suitability.

£175.00 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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