PA4 Slug Pelleting

Course Details

Course duration 1

Cost per day £205.00

Qualification cost £130.00

Total course cost £402.00 (inc VAT)

Qualification
NPTC City and Guilds Training and Assessment (Assessment takes place on a separate day)

Pre-requisties
PA1 Foundation Module

PPE requirement
Type 5-6 spray & splash proof coverall / chemical resistant gloves / wellington boots / calculator, pen, notebook, sprayer manual, measuring jugs (large & small), product labels /

Number of delegates 6

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Course Objectives

The course enables candidates to:-

Prepare a pesticide slug pellet applicator for work, calibrate and operate it to ensure correct application rate 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 and routine maintenance of the applicator.
Carry out the correct procedure for clearing personal protective equipment and application equipment which may have been contaminated with pesticide.

Course Content

Slug biology
Products available
Test baiting
Slug pellets and water
Product labels
Delivery, handling & storage of pellets
Appropriate PPE
Physical and Environmental Risk Assessment
Weather conditions & soil type
Calibration of the applicator
Field procedures and checking uniformity of spread
Applicator cleaning and storage.

PA4 Slug Pelleting

Course Details

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