Pesticide Applications – Ground Crop Sprayer

Civil Skills Plus

Short course

In Montacute

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Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Location

    Montacute

  • Duration

    1 Day

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

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Location

Start date

Montacute (Somerset)
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Windmill Farm, TA15 6UT

Start date

On request

About this course

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

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Course programme

Pesticide Applications - Ground Crop Sprayer

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.

Training Method

Practical training with knowledge delivered through course notes.

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.

Progression to: PA 4 Granular Applicator, PA6 Knapsack

Number of Candidates: 4

Additional information

Payment options: Price Includes: * Training * £70 National Proficiency Test Council (NPTC) Assessment * Lunch.

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