NPTC PA6 Hand Held Applicators Safe Use Level 2
Key Information
Subject Area
Employer Bespoke
Level
2
Flexible
Location
Flexible
Sector
Agriculture & Forestry
Start Date
Flexible
Flexible
Entry Requirements
Achieved Pesticide Application (PA1).
In a nutshell
PA6 is needed by anyone wishing to apply pesticides using a handheld lance or knapsack type applicator. The lance may be vehicle-mounted e.g. on a tractor or ATV.
This course is for you if...
This training provides essential knowledge for the correct application of pesticide with knapsack sprayer:
- The setting and checking of equipment
- Measuring areas
- Calibrating equipment
- Mix and measure chemicals
- Cleaning and storing equipment
What will I be doing?
Building on the topics covered in the Chainsaw Maintenance course including current legislation, fundamentals of chainsaw operation and safe use and maintenance of the chainsaw, this course goes on to include the felling of trees up to 380mm in diameter.
On completion, you could go on to study the NPTC CS32, CS38 and CS39 courses.
Additional information
This is a 3 day course (2 days training and 1 day assessment).
You’ll study via in-class and practical learning.
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Flexible
All courses may be subject to change and cancelled if deemed not viable to run.
Have any questions or are not sure if this is the right course for you?
Contact us on 01495 333777
or email employers@coleggwent.ac.uk.
