Duration
One day
Group Size
Maximum of 6 learners
Who should attend
All persons who are required to use any form of pesticide in their daily work activities.
Pre-requisites
To be eligible to participate, learners must have undertaken the following courses: – • PA1 Safe Use of Pesticide
Course aims
The course prepares the learner to take the NPTC PA6a practical assessment, which combined with a PA1 unit qualifies the operator in the legislative qualification Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Pesticides.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the course the learners will cover the following content:
- Legislation
- Environmental safety
- Label information
- Nozzles and spray quality
- Types of nozzles
- Preparation of knapsack for use
- Calibration
- Site work
- Cleaning and decontamination of the applicator
- Other application methods
Certification: Upon successful completion combined with a PA1 unit qualifies the operator in the legislative qualification Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Pesticides.
NB: Learners must supply their own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for this course.
