Courses
Short course
NPTC Safe Use of Pesticides: PA6a Handheld Applicator
Candidates MUST have achieved PA1 Foundation Module prior to taking this course.
This 1-day NPTC course is intended for those who apply pesticides with a knapsack or other hand held operated sprayer. The practical exam takes approx. 2 hours.
Content
- Legislation
- Health and safety
- Personal protective clothing issues
- Layout of machine and liquid flow
- Daily maintenance and cleaning
- Calibration of machine
- Operating techniques
Candidates
Maximum of 8 candidates per course
Dates 2012
Tue 10 January Assessment Mon 23 or Tue 24 January
Tue 21 February Assessment Thu 1 or Fri 2 March
Wed 21 March Assessment Mon 2 or Tue 3 April
Fri 23 March Assessment Wed 11 or Thu 12 April
Thu 19 April Assessment Mon 30 April or Tue 1 May
Mon 21 May Assessment TBA
Fri 25 May Assessment TBA
Tue 19 June Assessment TBA
Tue 17 July Assessment 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 £80 Training is ILA supported
Exam Fee £130. Exam fee is not ILA supported
