Pesticide Application (Tractor Mounted PA2)

This course is aimed at those intending to apply pesticides using a tractor mounted boom sprayer.

Location
4 Locations Available
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- Elmwood
- Aberdeen
- Barony
- Oatridge
Subject area:
Pesticide Application
Cost:
£355.00 - £365.00
Duration:
1 day + assessment
Awarding Body:
City & Guilds
Course Code:
QRPVMA

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Overview & what's involved

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.

This course lasts for one day, with attendance required to sit the test on another day following the course.

Please note that all NPTC courses / assessments require a separate Registration Form to be submitted at least 5 working days prior to start date. Please ensure when booking that there is sufficient time for this process. You will be sent a copy of the Registration Form on receipt of your booking.

Entry requirements

Candidates must pass their PA1 assessment prior to completing testing for PA2

Full description

This course is for anyone who uses pesticides in the course of their job using a tractor mounted boom sprayer.

In order to achieve this certificate the PA1 Foundation module must be completed and passed first.

The Training Course covers:

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

What to bring

Appropriate PPE including: Coveralls (disposable/limited use or reusable suits) e.g. Tyvek Type 5 or 6
Nitrile Gloves 0.5mm thick 300mm long e.g. Mapa ultranitrile 491 or 493.
Eye & Face protection - a full face Faceshield is recommended e.g. F800 Browgaurd Faceshield
Wellington boots

Contact details and cancellation

Contact:

Oatridge: 01506 539198, [email protected]
Aberdeen: 01334 658960, [email protected]
Elmwood: 01334 658960 [email protected]
Barony 01387 860251, [email protected]

Cancellations:

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.