SHORT COURSES
* Fees are chargeable each year and the fees quoted will be for the current year only, if the course is more than 1 year further fees will be due next year.
This one-day course is for the Award in Safe use of Pesticides Ground Crop Sprayers (PA2). This training course is designed for spray operators and pest control technicians who require a certificate for pesticide applications using a machine mounted boom sprayer (tractor, ATV).
Award in Safe Use of Pesticides – Ground Crop Sprayers (PA2)
Safety and routine maintenance
Preparation for work
Pump types and maintenance
Field operation
Checking and storage
Cleaning and lubrication of sprayer
Setting and calibration
Minimum Age:
Students need to be 19 years or older to enrol on this course
Dates:
25th September2024– assessment either 27th or 30th September
13th February 2025– assessment either 17th,18th or 19th February
3rd April 2025– assessment either 4th or 7th April
22nd May 2025– assessment either 27th, 28th or 29th May
3rd July 2025 – assessment either 4th or 7th July
Time:
09:30 – 16:30
Full Course Cost:
£280
Equipment
Candidates should bring wellingtons and spray overalls (minimum type 6 for chemicals).
The NPTC assessment will take place on a separate day; a time will be allocated to you during your training.
Applicants must be 19 years or above to enrol on this course and have achieved the Foundation Module PA1.
