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Safe Use of Broadcast or Variable Geometry Sprayer (Mounted or Trailed) With or Without Air Assistance – PA3

Duration:
1 Day

Safe Use of Broadcast or Variable Geometry Sprayer (Mounted or Trailed) With or Without Air Assistance – PA3 Training Course

Pesticide Training PA3 Spraying

1 Day training to prepare the candidate to take the City & Guilds NPTC PA3 a or b practical assessment. If you would like to attend training you must be able to proficiently use and drive the tractor used during the training and assessment.

COURSE CONTENT

  • Legislation
  • Preparation of applicator for use
  • Environmental risk assessment
  • Maintenance and storage
  • Label information
  • Calibration
  • Filling the applicator
  • Pesticide application records
  • Types of nozzles
  • Site work
  • Cleaning and decontamination of the applicator

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

  • Prepare the sprayer for work, calibrate and operate it to ensure correct application rates without risk to themselves other people and the environment.
  • Use the information detailed on product labels to determine the approved uses for the product and its potential hazards to human safety, non-target areas and the environment in general.
  • Carry out daily routine maintenance on the sprayer.
  • Carry out the correct procedure for cleaning personal protective equipment and application equipment which may have been contaminated with pesticide.

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, proficient Tractor/ATV use 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)
  • Granule Applicator (PA4G)
  • Slug Pellets (PA4S)
  • Hand-held Applicator - knapsack (PA6A)
  • Hand-held Applicator - knapsack to or near water (PA6AW)
  • Hand-held Pesticide Injection Equipment (PA6INJ)
  • Hand-held Pesticide Plugs Equipment (PA6PP)

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