Lantra Safe Application of Pesticides Using Vehicle Mounted Boom Sprayer
Lantra Safe Application of Pesticides Using Vehicle Mounted Boom Sprayer Equipment (PA2)
This course results in Level 2 Award in Safe Application of Pesticides using Vehicle Mounted Boom Sprayer Equipment. Candidates must have passed their Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1) assessment prior to completing testing for PA2. The course lasts for one day, with attendance required to sit the test on another day following the course.
Aim
- This course, delivered as a mix of classroom and practical demonstration is aimed at anyone
intending to apply pesticides using a tractor mounted boom sprayer or weed wiper from an ATV.
Venue
- UHI Orkney, East Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1LX
Duration
- One day in-person attendance completing practical training and 0.5 days qualification exam.
Entry Requirements
- Candidates must have passed their Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1) assessment prior to completing testing for PA2
Course Content
The course will cover the following topics:
- identify and describe how vehicle mounted/trailed wick type equipment operates
- safely assess environmental risks
- prepare and set up the equipment
- set and calibrate the equipment for a given application
- fill the equipment safely
- operate the equipment safely and effectively
- clean and decontaminate equipment safely
- maintain and store the equipment correctly
If you require additional support, please contact UHI Orkney at the time of booking.
Download the information sheet Vehicle-Mounted-Boom-Sprayer.pdf
Staff
Staff teaching the course are experts in their field.
Your instructor will be Robert Laird.
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