Field Crop Sprayer Training

Pesticides are very widely and successfully used in land-based industries, but they can be potentially harmful substances, therefore it is essential that they are handled, applied and stored correctly, therefore making training essential. Our Field Crop Sprayer training course has experienced instructors who will guide you through the appropriate and safe use of the Boom sprayer.

Who is it for?

Our Field Crop Sprayer course is for anyone who uses vehicle mounted / trailer boom spraying equipment (hydraulic nozzle) as part of their work.

If you would like to attend this course you must be able to proficiently use, and drive the particular vehicle(s) used during the training, you also should have attended the Safe Use of Pesticides course. This course will prepare you for the City and Guilds/NPTC assessment PA2A

Course content

Basics of spray application

The working principles of a hydraulic sprayer

Preparation of machinery for work

Calibration in practice

Mixing and filling/essential PPE

Field work

Sprayer decontamination, disposal of washings and machine storage