Price

Available on enquiry 

Price Includes

Training, £70 National Proficiency Test Council (NPTC) Assessment and Lunch

Course Duration

1 Day – Tuition, Assessment on a separate day.

Qualification Achieved

National Proficiency Test Council (NPTC) / City & Guilds, LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE IN THE SAFE USE OF PESTICIDES
(This is an application module and is only a valid qualification on the successful completion of the foundation module, PA1)

Training Method

Practical training with knowledge delivered through course notes.

Aims of the Course

To ensure the candidate is competent in the safe handling of pesticides and operation of a ground crop sprayer.

Who is the Course for

It is a legal requirement for any persons applying pesticides on a commercial basis to be qualified.  This course will provide the skills and knowledge for the PA 2 Ground Crop Sprayer certificate. BEFORE completion of this the candidate will need to complete the foundation module PA1 to gain the full qualification.

Course Content

• Legal and statutory legislation related to pesticide applications with a Ground Crop Sprayer
• Preparing sprayer and tractor for work
• Risk assessments of the machine and the site
• Pre-start checks and routine maintenance
• Recognise instrument readings and operate all the controls
• Inspect vehicle and comment on serviceability
• Interoperate  product label
• Calibrate sprayer
• Operate the machine on site:-
  - Prepare simulated concentrated chemical
  - Fill sprayer
  - Accurately apply simulated chemical in a field situation
  - Change a blocked nozzle and filter
• Post operation expectations and reporting defects
• Complete application records

What to bring

Calculator, familiar product label (If you have one), pen and notepaper, spray suit, nitrile gloves, face visor, wellington boots and apron.

Progression to

PA 4 Granular Applicator, PA6 Knapsack

Number of Candidates

4