PA3 Air Assisted Sprayer - Mounted or Trailed

Preparation and maintenance of the sprayer

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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)
Notepad and Pen

To avoid disappointment, early booking is advised

Course details

Dates & Location	Please click here to view dates for 2023 Rock Lodge Vineyard RH17 7NG
Duration	08:30 - 16:00 1 day plus a separate assessment day
Costs	Total Fees: £465 Tuition Fee: £283 / Assessment Fee: £182

Dates & Location

Please click here to view dates for 2023

Rock Lodge Vineyard RH17 7NG

Duration

08:30 - 16:00

1 day plus a separate assessment day

Costs

Total Fees: £465

Tuition Fee: £283 / Assessment Fee: £182

Entry Requirements

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.