L2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Self Propelled, Mounted, Trailed Horizontal Boom Sprayers (QCF) (PA2a)

L2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Self Propelled, Mounted, Trailed Horizontal Boom Sprayers (QCF) (PA2a)

At: Myerscough College, Preston

Fees: £235 - Inc. assessment fee

Course Length:
1 Day

Times:
9.00am - 4.00pm approx

Dates Available
Start Thu 14 Apr 2016 Start Thu 12 May 2016 Start Thu 09 Jun 2016 Start Thu 07 Jul 2016

This training and assessment programme only covers Unit 111 of the Award, Operating Mounted, Trailed and Self Propelled Hydraulic Nozzle or Rotary Atomiser Horizontal Boom Sprayers (PA2A)

Operating Mounted, Trailed and Self Propelled Hydraulic Nozzle or Rotary Atomiser Horizontal Boom Sprayers

The assessment is held on a separate day by appointment, usually the following week

Course Coverage

Inspection of the prime mover (Eg. Tractor)

Inspection of the applicator and calibration

Safe Driving

Read and interpret product label

Mixing Pesticide

Environmental Risk Assessment

Safe and accurate Spraying

Cleaning spraying equipment

Application records

Entry Criteria / Additional Information

This training will be delivered using a compact tractor with a mounted boom sprayer. All candidates must be a competent tractor operator to undertake this course and be able to demonstrate two years work experience using tractors or hold a City & Guilds NPTC tractor driving and related operations certificate of competence

Candidates must have achieved the L2 Award in the Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides (PA1)

Candidates are expected to provide their own PPE for both the training and assessments. A list will be provided up on application

The tractor and sprayer is provided for both the training and assessment

Progression

Other units of the L2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment (QCF)

L2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment (QCF) - Near Water (PA6aw)

How To Apply or Enquire Enrol and pay by phone: Tel: 01995 642255

Enquire online, using the 'Enquire' button at the top of this page

Enquire by email: shortcourses@myerscough.ac.uk

Enquire by phone: 01995 642255

Special Education Needs and Disability - Short Courses Prospective students who have a disability that may affect their studies should inform the College as soon as possible. Regrettably the College does not receive funding for the provision of learning support for students with additional learning needs attending Short Courses, which are run on a full-cost basis. The College's Learning Support Service may be able to provide support but it is the responsibility of the student to meet the cost. For further details contact 01995 642222 ext 2045 (or email learningsupport@myerscough.ac.uk) with details of support requirements and the relevant course.

Please note that the information provided in this fact sheet was accurate at the date of publication. However, courses are continually being modified and information is therefore subject to change.