Short Courses

Safe Use of Pesticides - PA2a Tractor Mounted Groundcrop Sprayer

Candidates MUST have achieved PA1 Foundation Module prior to taking this course


This 1-day course is aimed at those intending to apply pesticides using a tractor mounted  sprayer.  The practical exam takes approx. ½ day.

Content

  • Legislation 
  • Health and safety
  • Personal protective clothing issues
  • Layout of machine and liquid flow
  • Daily maintenance and cleaning
  • Calibration of machine
  • Field operating techniques 

Candidates

Maximum of 6 candidates per course

Dates - 2010

Wednesday 18 August Assessment 8/9 or 10 September
Thursday 21 October Assessment date TBA
Thursday 25 November Assessment date TBA 

Dates - 2011

Friday 7 Jan Assessment date TBA 
Thursday 24 February Assessment date TBA 
Thursday 24 March Assessment date TBA 

What to Bring

You MUST bring along the following:

  • Code of Practice Book issued during PA1 Foundation Module Training
  • Writing materials
  •  Coverall - i.e white disposable suit
  • Apron or waterproof suit
  • Gloves  (nitrile rubber, 0.5mm thick 300mm long)
  • Wellington Boots or water repellent footwear
  • Face Shield

Cost

Training £150.  This training is ILA supported.
Exam Fee £220.  
 

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