Field Crop Sprayer (PA2)

Duration: 1 day (practical) - for experienced operators

2 days (practical) - for those with little or no experience

Who is the Course For? This course is a must for all those involved in operating and maintaining rotary atomiser type field crop sprayers. Participants should have attended the course Safe Use of Pesticides and/or hold the recognised certificate of competence “Safe Use of Pesticides.

To provide training for those required to undertake the NPTC assessment: PA2 (0216-50-)

Instructor/Trainee Ratio: Max: 1:6 Min 1:2

Course Content: General Safety, Preparation for work, Principles for controlled droplet spraying, Checking and fitting pump, Attaching to and removing sprayer from tractor, Cleaning and inspection, Setting and testing application rate and droplet size, Setting boom height, Preparing pesticides for work and filling sprayer, Field operation, Spray drift and environmental factors, Field practice, After work