PA6a – Safe use of Hand Held Applicators (knapsack)

A one day course to prepare the trainee to take the City and Guilds NPTC PA6a practical assessment, which combined with a PA1 unit qualifies the operator in the legislative qualification Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Pesticides. Pre-requisite PA1.

This is both classroom and practical. The course covers:

Legislation

Environmental Safety

Label Information

Nozzles and spray quality

Types of nozzles

Preparation of knapsack for use

Calibration

Site work

Cleaning and decontamination of the application

Other application methods