Overview
Safe use of Pesticide: PA2
This course is suitable for those working in forestry, agriculture, horticulture or greenkeeping. It is based around the National Proficiency Test Council PA2 (Mounted Crop Sprayers) Test and is aimed at those intending to apply pesticides or currently spraying pesticide using a tractor mounted boom sprayer or a weed wiper from an ATV. The course lasts for one day, with attendance required to sit the test on another day following the course.
What is Involved?
• Preparation for work
• Setting and testing application rate
• Preparing pesticides for work and filling sprayer
• Spray drift and environmental factors
• Out of season maintenance and storage
• General safety
• Checking and fitting pump
• Cleaning and inspection
• Setting boom height
• Field operation
• Field practice
Entry Requirements
Candidates must pass their PA1 assessment prior to completing testing for PA2
Certification/Award on Completion
City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in Safe Application of Pesticides Using Self Propelled, Mounted, Trailed Horizontal Boom Sprayers
What you will need to bring
Appropriate PPE including
• Coveralls (disposable/limited use or reusable suits) e.g Tyvek Type 4, 5 or 6
• Nitrile Glovese.g Mapa ultranitrile 491 or 493
• Eye & Face protections e.g F800 Browgaurd Faceshield
• Wellington boots
Calculator, Passport Photograph
Course Dates
no current dates
Duration
1 day training plus a separate date for assessment on successful completion of PA1 test.
Start/Finish Times
9am to 4.30pm approximately
Locations
On Customer Premises;
SRUC Aberdeen;
SRUC Ayr;
SRUC Barony;
SRUC Elmwood;
SRUC Oatridge
Cost
Tractor & Boom £355.00 per person.
ATV & Weedwiper £230.00 per person.
Course fees include training, assessment and registration fees. Please note there is no VAT on our training.
Bespoke prices for group bookings are available. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Funding
Important update
Individual Training Accounts will open on Monday 13 January 2020.
This phase of the scheme will accept up to 10,000 new applications.
SDS Individual Training Accounts (ITA)
You may be eligible for part funding to support the cost of this course.
Get up to £200 towards the cost of a training course with an SDS Individual Training Account (ITA).
You could use the money to build the skills you need for a job. Or get some training to take your career to the next level. Whatever you want to do, there is a wide range of ITA approved courses on offer.
And because it's not a loan you don't have to pay it back.
Sounds good? Start searching for an ITA approved course and apply online.
For further information please visit:
https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/learn-and-train/sds-individual-training-accounts-ita
How do I book?
To book a place on one of our courses, please complete and return the course booking form to the appropriate campus address or email address shown below. Course fees must be paid in full at the time of booking. Payments can be made over the phone using a debit/credit card, by cheque made payable to SRUC or by Bank Transfer (for bank transfer details please contact your chosen campus).
Cancellation
Cancellations must be made at least 10 working days prior to the course start date otherwise the full course fee is still payable. In the event that SRUC has to cancel a course for any reason your course fees will be refunded in full or your booking transferred to the next available date if this is suitable.
Contact
Jemima Dernie (SRUC Barony)
Contact 2
Sandra Sey (SRUC Elmwood)
Contact 3
Samantha Bain (SRUC Oatridge)
Contact 4
Tom Findlay or Fiona Lanni
01292 525419 or 01292 525355
Contact 5
Sandra Sey (SRUC Aberdeen)