Slug pellet applicator (PA4s)
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 who wishes to take this course must have already completed and passed the PA1 – Safe Use of Pesticides (Foundation) module.
Accreditation: Lantra: 1 Day (+ Separate Assessment)
Maximum number participants: 4
Assessment: Practical
Prerequisites: PA1 (Safe Use of Pesticides)
Price: £545+VAT
What will be covered?
- Preparing a pesticide slug pellet applicator for work, calibrate and operate it to ensure correct application rate without risk to themselves, other people, and the environment.
- Using 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.
- Carrying out daily and routine maintenance of the applicator.
- Carrying out the correct procedure for clearing personal protective equipment and application equipment which may have been contaminated with pesticide.
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