PA3 Air Assisted Sprayer - Mounted or Trailed - Preparation and maintenance of the sprayer

Preparation and maintenance of the sprayer

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.

Course Outline

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 length water repellent boots with a good grip and must have steel toe cap
Calculator (not on a mobile phone)
Stop watch
Notepad and Pen

Please do not delay your booking – to guarantee your place, please book 2 weeks in advance of course date

Entry Requirements:	PA1 – As this is a short and very intense course, we cannot include tractor driving training. Therefore candidates for this application unit must either hold a tractor driving certificate or be a regular and competent tractor driver.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.
Dates & Location:	TBC Time: 9:00 - 17:00 Location: Plumpton College
Duration:	1 day plus a separate assessment
Costs:	£200 Course Fee £208 Assessment Fee