Typically a 1 day training course with an assessment on a different day.  A certificate will be issued upon successful completion. 

PA4 = Candidates must have attended a Safe Use of Pesticides training course and/or hold an NPTC Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1) Foundation Unit. This qualification is designed specifically for those who wish to use either a pelleted or granular applicator (slugs) which can be mounted or trailed as part of their daily role. The course looks at how to prepare your equipment, the maintenance of it and its safe operation and calibration. The training is ideal for farmers and sprayer operatives.

Please note that the outline, duration and image for each course are a guide only. Please contact the training provider for more information.

From 1st September 2023, all applicants must complete the following mandatory e-learning module before applying for funding – Mandatory Unit: Pesticide Safety

The following Training Providers are available to deliver this course:

Grŵp Hyfforddi: Bro Gele

Contact name:
Irwedd Griffiths


Telephone number:
01492 680499


Email address:
irwedd@outlook.com


Website address:
no website


Postal address:
Nant y Gochel, Abergele, Conwy LL22 8NS


Area covered:
All Wales

Harper Adams University

Contact name:
Ian Pryce


Telephone number:
01952 815300


Email address:
ipryce@harper-adams.ac.uk


Website address:
www.harper-adams.ac.uk/


Postal address:
1Caynton Road, Edgmond, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 8NB


Area covered:
 

Jimmy Hughes Training Services Ltd

Contact name:
Rachel Hughes


Telephone number:
01597 850080


Email address:
jhsltd@btinternet.com


Website address:
www.Jimmyhughesservices.co.uk


Postal address:
Dolswydd, Penybont, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5UB


Area covered:
All Wales

NPTC Group

Contact name:
Martin Watkin / Catherine Lewis


Telephone number:
03308189342 / 07717512911


Email address:
martin.watkin@nptcgroup.ac.uk


Website address:
www.nptcgroup.ac.uk


Postal address:
Newtown College, Powys SY16 4HX


Area covered:
Mid and South Wales

PMR Direct Ltd

Contact name:
Amanda Payne


Telephone number:
01437 761321


Email address:
training@pmr.org.uk


Website address:
www.pmrtraining.org.uk


Postal address:
12 Goat Street, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA61 1PX


Area covered:
Mid, South West and South East Wales

Sampson Training Ltd (Grounds Training)

Contact name:
Ellie Parry

 

Telephone number:
01865 509510

 

Email address:
info@groundstraining.com

 

Website address:
www.groundstraining.com

 

Postal address:
Bridgend

 

Area covered:
All Wales
 

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