Pesticide Slug Pellet Applicator and/or Granular Application

A one day course to prepare the trainee to take the City and Guilds NPTC PA4S/PA4G practical assessment, which combined with a PA1 unit qualifies the operator in the legislative qualification Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Pesticides. Pre-requisite PA1.

This is both classroom and practical.

There are a number of methods of calibration trainees may use provided that it produces the correct end result. The course covers

Preparing a pesticide slug pellet and /or granule applicator for work, calibrate and operate it to ensure correct application rate without risk to themselves, other people and the environment

Reading the product labels to determine the approved uses for the product

Awareness of potential hazards to human safety, non-target areas and the environment

Maintenance of the applicator

Procedure for clearing personal protective equipment and application equipment