PA2A Course Outline
CITY & GUILDS LEVEL 2 AWARD IN THE SAFE APPLICATION OF PESTICIDES USING SELF PROPELLED, MOUNTED, TRAILED HORIZONTAL BOOM SPRAYERS (QCF) (PA2A) (0216-50)
Providing training in the use of the ground crop sprayer, this course looks at how to prepare your equipment, the maintenance of it and its safe use.
Training Duration: - Two Days
Objectives:
Candidates will be able to:-
1. Know the legislative and safety regulations relating to application equipment
2. Be able to assess the environmental factors relating to the mixing and application site
3. Be able to read and interpret product information
4. Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator
5. Be able to operate the application equipment
6. Know how to carry out post-operational procedures
Method of Assessment
Practical assessment undertaken the week following training. Assessment is approximately Three hours, carried out by an NPTC Assessor on a One to One Basis.