Course overview
• PA2a - Field Crop Sprayer - Hydraulic Nozzle/rotary atomizer type boom• PA2c Twin fluid nozzle type boom• PA2d Electro-statically charged type• PA2e Horizontal boom sprayers fitted with downward air assistance• PA2f Frame or boom type wick applicators• PA2ar Vehicle mounted kerb sprayers• PA2st Spray trainsAssessment: Independent NPTC assessment follows this course• The requirements in detail of current legislation• Applying pesticides safely and efficiently• Identifying and selecting appropriate nozzles or restrictors• Preparing and calibrating the equipment• Operating the equipment in compliance with current legislation and codes of practice• Cleaning equipment• Disposing of unwanted pesticides and containers• Identifying and rectifying faults• Recognising conditions when spraying is ill advisable
