PA6INJ - Hand Held Application Using Injection Equipment
NPTC
This course enables students to prepare and use hand held injection pesticides applicators. Including nozzle selection, calibration and safe operation.
For the use of injection in Japanese Knot Weed and Giant Hogweed.
Course Content:
- Environmental risks
- Legal and safety requirements
- Interpretation of the label
- Preparation and maintenance of the applicator
- Needle types and sizes
- Calibration
- Filling and mixing procedures
- Safe injection of pesticides
- Application record sheets
- Cleaning and storage procedures
- Safe disposal of unwanted pesticides
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 (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
Course details
Dates & Location |
We will be releasing the dates for the new 23/24 Part Time Programme in the coming weeks for a August/September start. If you wish to receive the latest dates regarding this course when they are released then please click on this link and register your interest. Time: 13:00 - 17:00 Location: Plumpton College |
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Duration |
Half day plus seperate assessment |
Costs |
£115 Course Fee £157 Assessment Fee |
Entry Requirements
PA1
PA6