Hand Held Applicators - Hydraulic Nozzle Training

Pesticides are very widely and successfully used in land-based industries, but they can be potentially harmful substances, therefore it is essential that they are handled, applied and stored correctly, making training essential. Our assessment course in Hand Held Applicators – Hydraulic Nozzle, has experienced instructors who will guide you through the appropriate and safe use of the hand held applicator.

Who is it for?

If you are involved in the application of pesticides with hand held hydraulic nozzle applicators, then our training course is for you. This course will help you develop your knowledge of health and safety requirements, and prepare you for the City and Guilds/NPTC assessment PA6A.

Before attending this course you will have already attended the Safe Use of Pesticides course.

Course content

Basics of spray application

Hygiene and Personal Protective Equipment

The working principles of a knapsack

Preparation of the applicator for work

Nozzles

Calibrating a knapsack

Mixing, filling and site work

Calibration – concentration method

Decontamination, tank washing and storage