PA1/PA6 - Lantra

Lantra PA1 Foundation Module - 1st day
Course Description

The course is for anyone employed in agriculture or horticulture (commercial/amenity) involved in the storage, handling and application of pesticides.

To enable course members to:
Understand your duties under the law and help you become a safe and competent pesticide user
Understand what pesticides are and their ‘field of use’
State legislation relevant to pesticide application
Interpret and use label information
Take the appropriate action to protect themselves and the environment
Store and transport pesticides safely
Dispose of the pesticides and containers safely
Record information

Course Content
Introduction
Definitions
Consequences of not using or handling pesticides safely
Legislation that affects pesticide use
Pesticide product labels
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Safe storage and transport of pesticides
Environmental factors
Disposal of pesticide and containers
Dealing with accidents
Keeping pesticide records

Lantra PA6 - Safe Use of Hand Held Applicators Training Course (pre-requisite PA1) - 2nd day
Course Description

This course prepares the trainee to take the PA6a practical assessment which, combined with a PA1 unit, qualifies the operator in the legislative qualification Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Pesticides.

Course Content
Legislation
Environmental safety
Label information
Nozzles and spray quality
Types of nozzles
Preparation of knapsack for use
Calibration
Site work
Cleaning and decontamination of the applicator
Other application methods

Lantra PA1/PA6 assessment - 3rd day