PA6 Safe Use of Handheld Applicators

This course prepares the trainee to take the NPTC PA6a practical assessment, which combined with a PA1 unit qualifies the operator in the legislative qualification Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Pesticides.

Course Content

Legislation

Environmental safety

Label information

Nozzles and spray quality

Types of nozzles

Preparation of knapsack for use

Calibration

Site work

Cleaning and decontamination of the applicator

Other application methods