PA3 Course Outline
CITY & GUILDS LEVEL 2 AWARD IN THE SAFE APPLICATION OF PESTICIDES USING VARIABLE GEOMETRY BOOM OR BROADCAST SPRAYERS (QCF) (PA3) (0216-51)
(can be varied between horizontal and vertical plane) WITH OR WITHOUT AIR ASSISTANCE
Providing training in the use of the Air Assisted 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 mixing and application
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
There are a number of methods of calibration candidates may use provided that it produces the correct end result.
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.