PA3 Broadcast or Variable Geometry Boom Sprayer

Course Description

The course prepares the trainees to take the NPTC PA3 a or b 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
• Label information
• Types of Nozzles
• Preparation of applicator for use
• Calibration
• Site work
• Environmental risk assessment
• Filling the applicator
• Cleaning and decontamination of the applicator
• Maintenance and storage
• Pesticide application records

Duration: One Day

Pre-requisites

PA1 Safe Use of Pesticide

NRoSO Points

This training course carries 12 NRoSO points with a further 4 available for passing the assessment.

Course Cost

£85 per person (excluding City and Guilds qualification)