Pesticide Applications – Knapsack Sprayer
Short course
In Montacute
Description
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Type
Short course
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Location
Montacute
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Duration
1 Day
To ensure the candidate is competent in the safe handling of pesticides and operation of a knapsack sprayer.
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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 – Knapsack 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 6 Knapsack 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 Knapsack Sprayer.
- Preparing sprayer for work.
- Risk assessments of the machine and the site.
- Recognise and operate all the controls.
- Inspect knapsack and comment on serviceability.
- Interoperate product label.
- Calibrate sprayer.
- Operate the knapsack on site:
- Prepare simulated concentrated chemical
- Fill sprayer
- Accurately apply simulated chemical in a field situation.
- Post operation expectations and reporting defects.
- Complete application records.
Progression to: PA 4 Granular Applicator, PA2 Ground Crop Sprayer
Number of Candidates: 8
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Pesticide Applications – Knapsack Sprayer