Mounted, Trailed or self-propelled boom sprayer
Brief description
If your job involves applying pesticides in a commercial role then you are legally required by the Chemicals Regulation Directorate (CRD) (Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986) (as amended) to take this CoC qualification.
Anyone wishing to take who wishes to take this course must have completed and passed the PA1 – Safe Use of Pesticides (Foundation) module.
The PA2A mounted sprayer course typically refers to a training program designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to operate and maintain a mounted sprayer used in agriculture or horticulture. The course covers various aspects related to sprayer operation, maintenance, calibration, and application techniques. Here are some common topics that may be covered in a PA2A mounted sprayer course:
Sprayer Safety: Understanding the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE), handling chemicals safely, and avoiding environmental contamination.
Sprayer Components: Familiarization with the different parts of a mounted sprayer, including tanks, pumps, nozzles, filters, boom arms, and control systems.
Sprayer Calibration: Learning how to calibrate the sprayer to ensure accurate application rates and minimize waste or under/over-application. This involves understanding flow rates, nozzle selection, pressure settings, and adjusting settings based on speed and conditions.
Sprayer Operation: Practical instruction on operating the sprayer, including start-up and shutdown procedures, boom height adjustment, controlling spray drift, and managing speed and pressure for optimal coverage.
Spray Application Techniques: Exploring various application techniques such as broadcast spraying, spot spraying, band spraying, and targeted spraying. Understanding factors affecting spray deposition, droplet size, and coverage uniformity.
Sprayer Maintenance: Maintenance and upkeep of the sprayer, including cleaning, nozzle maintenance, filter replacement, and troubleshooting common issues.
Legislation and Best Practices: Awareness of relevant legislation, regulations, and guidelines related to pesticide application. Emphasizing the importance of responsible and environmentally friendly practices.
Accreditation: City and Guilds (NPTC) or Lantra
Course Duration: This is a 1 day course with as separate assessment on another day that can take up to 2 hours.
Maximum number participants: 6
Assessment: Practical
Prerequisites: PA1 (Safe Use of Pesticides)
Price: £420+VAT
What will be covered?
- Prepare the applicator for work, calibrate, and operate it to ensure correct application rate without risk to themselves, other
- people and the environment.
- Use the information detailed on product labels to determine the approved uses for the product and its potential hazards to
- human safety, non-target areas and the environment in general.
- Carry out daily and routine maintenance on the applicator.
- Carry out the correct procedure for cleaning personal protective equipment and application equipment which may have been contaminated with pesticide.
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