PA6 Safe Use of Handheld Applicators - NPTC

Course Description

This course prepares the trainee to take the NPTC 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