Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Pesticides
It is a legal requirement, under the Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986, for anyone applying pesticides on a commercial basis to hold a Certificate of Competence.
The qualification is divided into 13 units. PA1 is the Foundation Module and is a multiple-choice, on-computer assessment. Candidates are required to achieve PA1 before going on to a second unit. Units 2-13 are specific to the type of applicator being used.
| PA2 | Ground Crop Sprayer |
| PA3 | Broadcast or Broom Sprayer (horizontal or vertical plane) |
| PA4 | Pesticide Granule Applicator |
| PA5 | Boat Mounted Applicators |
| PA6 | Hand Held Applicators |
| PA7 | Aerial application |
| PA8 | Mixer/Loader |
| PA9 | Fogging, Misting and Smokes |
| PA10 | Batch Dipping |
| PA11 | Seed Treating Equipment |
| PA12 | Application of pesticides to material as a continuous process via conveyor, roller tables and other moving equipment |
| PA13 | Sub Surface Liquid Applicator |
