NPTC/Lantra PA3 – Air Assisted Sprayer

Course overview

This course will cover legislation, preparation and maintenance of the
sprayer, as well as nozzle selection, calibration and safe operation. The
training will based on the use of a tractor mounted Air Assisted Sprayer.

Entry requirements:

• Age 16+


• PA1


• As this is a short and very intense course, we cannot include tractor
  driving training. Therefore candidates for this unit must either hold a
  tractor driving certificate or be a regular and competent tractor
  driver.

Course content:

• Legal requirements


• Environmental risks


• Understanding the label


• Set up and efficiency of air system


• Applicator controls and components


• Preparation of prime mover and equipment


• Safe driving


• Nozzle identification/ uses


• Calibration


• Mechanical defects


• Measuring and mixing pesticides


• Sprayer application


• Completion of application record sheets


• Cleaning and storage procedures

Equipment required:

• Coveralls; type 3,4 or 5 & 6 as per code of practice


• Face shield; full face protection


• Nitrile gloves (minimum of 0.5mm thickness and 300mm long) as per code of
  practice


• Wellington or full legength water repellent boots with a good grip and
  must have steel toe cap


• Calculator


• Stop watch


• Notepad and Pen

Please ensure you are able to attend both the training and assessment dates.
If you are unable to attend the assessment date, additional charges may
incur.

Are you booking for 2 or more candidates?  Did you know that we can
come to your premises and deliver this training?

Please email: landprotraining@plumpton.ac.uk
Or call: 01273 892 127