Part time Tractor Spraying AG074

Vocational qualification

In Dorchester

£ 325 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Dorchester

  • Duration

    2 Days

Two days of training prepares experienced tractor drivers for the National Proficiency Test Council's Foundation Module (PA1) and the Vehicle Mounted Boom Sprayers Module (PA2). The NPTC test will be taken on the third day.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Dorchester (Dorset)
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DT2 8PY

Start date

On request

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Course programme


Tractor Spraying AG074
QualificationCertificate of Competence in Safe Use of Pesticides
Qualification Level
Level : n/a
What do these levels mean?

Duration :2 days + test of day 3

Times :3 x Thursday: 9.15 am - 4.45 pm

Dates :2 courses:
5.11.09 - 19.11.09
4.03.10 - 18.03.10

Run by : Agriculture Department.
Tutor : Tim Northmore (Organiser)

Awarding Body
City & Guilds, National Proficiency Test Council

Is it right for me?
Two days of training prepares experienced tractor drivers for the National Proficiency Test Council's Foundation Module (PA1) and the Vehicle Mounted Boom Sprayers Module (PA2). The NPTC test will be taken on the third day.

What qualifications will I need?
Experienced at tractor driving

What will I be learning about?
Day 1:
  • Legislation
  • Labels and codes of practice
  • LERAP
  • Risk assessment
  • Storage and transport
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Records and environmental protection

Day 2:
  • Tractor and sprayer safety and operation
  • Calibration and nozzle selection
  • Field working
  • Environmental protection

Day 3
  • NPTC Test

What is involved?
The sessions will include theory teaching, practical skills instruction and preparation for the NPTC test.

What materials are required?
Basic stationery and calculator

How will I be assessed?
NPTC test that can be arranged at the College or at your own workplace and involves an on'line question and answer test and a practical assessment of spraying. Full support is offered for all parts of the assessment.

How much will it cost?
£325

Money Matters

Part time Tractor Spraying AG074

£ 325 + VAT