PA-SC Specialist Equipment
Brief Description
PA-SC training provides you with the knowledge and skills required to be assessed on NPTC PA-SC Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Specialist Equipment.
Accreditation: City and Guilds (NPTC)
Course Duration: 1 Day (+ Separate Assessment)
Maximum number participants: 4
Assessment: Practical
Prerequisites: PA1 (Safe Use of Pesticides)
Price: Price as arranged (please telephone the office on 01609 882408)
PA-SC has 6 module options:
231 Operating automated equipment for applying pesticides covering the following learning
outcomes:
232 Operation of Mounted, Trailed or Self Propelled Electrostatic Charged Sprayers for
applying Pesticides to Crops covering the following learning outcomes:
233 Operation of Pesticide Applicators attached to Cultivating or Planting Equipment covering
the following learning outcomes:
234 Operation of a sprayer mounted on a train fitted with hydraulic nozzles for applying
pesticides covering the following learning outcomes:
235 Operation of a bankside sprayer mounted on a train fitted with hydraulic nozzles for
applying pesticides covering the following learning outcomes:
236 Operating ‘any other’ equipment for applying pesticides covering the following learning
outcomes:
Brief outline:
1. Know the legislative and safety regulations relating to application equipment
2. Be able to assess the environmental factors relating to filling, mixing and application
3. Be able to read and interpret product information
4. Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator
5. Be able to operate the application equipment
6. Know how to carry out post-operational procedures
Cancellation Policy
The full cost of the course is to be paid before the start of the course.
If you cancel your place you will be liable for 100% of the cost. Unless a cancellation is received in writing 14 days prior to the commencement of the course.
