PA6AW Handheld and Water Upgrade

Course Description

This course prepares the trainee to take the NPTC PA6a and PA6aw 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
• Environmental risk assessment
• Nozzles and spray quality
• Types of nozzles
• Preparation of knapsack for use
• Calibration
• Site work
• Cleaning and decontamination of the applicator
• Other application methods
• Also preparation for applying a pesticide in or near water
• Knowledge of the principles of applying pesticide in or near water

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.