PA6 Pesticide Training

Q: Do I need a certificate to spray pesticides by hand?

Yes, to spray professional pesticides by hand you need your PA6 qualification.

Q: Do I need any qualifications prior to completing my PA6 qualification?

Yes, prior to completing a PA6 qualification you need to have gained a PA1 certificate. PA1 training and exam can be purchased via out website and completed online. Please click here.

PA6 pesticide training allows you to safely apply pesticides using a pedestrian hand held sprayer. Progreen offers PA6/ AW training which allows you to apply pesticides through a knapsack sprayer on land and in and around water courses. Training is completed in the classroom followed by time outdoors for the practical activity. The objective of the training is for candidates to understand how to prepare and calibrate hand held applicators, calculate correct application rates, understand pesticide labels and to carry out correct procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Do I need a certificate to spray pesticides by hand?

A. Yes to spray professional pesticides by hand you need your PA6 qualification

Q. What is a PA6 qualification?

A. A PA6 qualification is for those who wish to spray pesticides through a handheld applicator. PA6AW allows you to apply pesticides through a handheld applicator in or near water.

Q. Do I need any qualifications prior to completing my PA6 qualification?

A. Yes prior to completing a PA6 qualification you need to have gained a PA1 certificate. PA1 training and exam can be purchased via out website and completed online. Please click here.

Q. How long does PA6/AW training take?

A. PA6 training is completed over one day and typically the assessment is on a subsequent day.

Q. How long does PA6/Aw assessment take?

A. Half a day is required to complete your PA6/AW assessment which is both theory and practical.

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