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Safe Application of Pesticides Using Hand-Held Applicators in or Near Water – PA6AW

Duration:
1/2 Day

Safe Application of Pesticides Using Hand-Held Applicators in or Near Water – PA6AW Training Course

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1/2 Day PA6 application of pesticide training in or near water training is suitable for candidates who hold their City & Guilds NPTC PA1 and PA6A qualifications and wish to use a knapsack or other hand-held applicator in or near water. Candidates will be required to read a pesticide label and use a calculator during their PA6AW assessment.

COURSE CONTENT

  • Legislation
  • Choosing dose & volume rates from the labels
  • The principles of application in or near water
  • Types of areas
  • Environmental risk assessments
  • The Application of pesticides in or near water
  • Aquatic approvals
  • Environmental Agency approval
  • Application rates
  • Water flow etc
  • Safety near water and what to consider
  • Calibration

BY THE END OF THE COURSE, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO

  • Use pesticides safely, applied with appropriate application equipment
  • Identify and select nozzles and carry out machine calibration
  • Operate equipment within legislation and codes of practice
  • Clean equipment and dispose of unwanted pesticides and containers
  • Identify and rectify faults and recognise when spraying is inadvisable

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Protective Equipment:

All candidates must have personal protective equipment which must display a CE mark, consisting of:

  • Disposable Coveralls: can be a single piece suit or combination of garments, with or without hood, which covers the entire body protection Type: 5/6 particle & limited splash EN 13982 5/6
  • Face shield Splash rated EN 166
  • Nitrile gloves300mm long & minimum 0.5mm thickness EN 374
  • Wellington or water-repellent boots with a good grip (preferably with steel toe cap protection) EN 20345
  • Please bring a calculator (not a mobile phone)

PRE-REQUISITES: Candidates over 16 years, Achieved Foundation Unit PA1 and be able to interpret information on product label

FURTHER INFORMATION: https://www.nptc.org.uk/

All of our courses can be accredited by either NPTC or LANTRA, depending on the level of accreditation you require

PROGRESSION COURSE SUGGESTIONS:

  • Ground Crop Sprayer – mounted or trailed (PA2A)
  • Broadcast Air Assisted Sprayer – mounted or trailed (PA3)
  • Granule Applicator (PA4G)
  • Slug Pellets (PA4S)
  • Hand-held Applicator - knapsack (PA6A)
  • Hand-held Pesticide Injection Equipment (PA6INJ)

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