Pesticide training PA4S – Slug Pellet Applicator

PLEASE NOTE: In order to achieve this certificate, PA1 Foundation module must be completed and passed.

This training and assessment requires you to be able to read and understand a pesticide product label and to carry out some calculations. An alternative to this training and assessment would be to get someone with a Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Pesticides to apply pesticide for you or have another family member trained to get the Certificate.

Who is the course for?

Anyone who uses Pesticides (approved for use in Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry) in the course of their job.

Course Content

• Legal requirements
• Interpret product label
• Minimise risks to the environment
• Knowledge of the applicator
• Calibrate the applicator
• Calculate the quantity of pellets required
• Apply the pellets
• Clean the applicator
• Storage of the applicator

Course Assessment