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Pedestrian Handheld Applicators - Hydraulic Nozzle Training PA6A/PA6AW C&G

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
Knapsack Sprayers Course

Course summary

  • Title: Knapsack Sprayers
  • Course Code: PA6A/PA6AW
  • Cost: £280+VAT per person to include training, City & Guilds/NPTC assessment, certificate, and ID card (PA6A)

    If spraying near/around water is required, this is an additional £95+VATper candidate (PA6AW)

    Prices may vary depending on location and/or numbers
  • Duration: 1 day plus assessment on a separate day
  • Pre-requisites: Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1)
 

Learners will require...

  • Calculator and writing materials
  • Handouts from the Safe Use of Pesticides course
  • Knapsack applicator - A minimum of one CLEAN applicator is required between two learners
  • Product label - Learners are encouraged to bring clean examples of product labels
  • Personal Protective Equipment: nitrile gloves, face shield, coverall, and wellington boots
  • Packed lunch
 

This course requires completion of Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1)  

PA1 - Safe Use of Pesticide
Duration: 1 day including assessment
Cost: £260+VAT per candidate

 

Testimonials

 

“This is the best training I have had and I've had a lot of training! The instructor was excellent, explaining things extremely well”
8th November 2023 - Brushcutter

“Instructor did a good job at pushing me to go further than I thought I was capable of going within the course, in both theory aspects and practical.”
17th April 2023 - Tree climbing and aerial rescue (203)

“I can honestly say it was the best training day I have had in a long time. Darryl's ability to deliver training, not only in the classroom but also when we were actually ‘doing’ what we needed to sharpen up on or learn on the machinery, was brilliant. Thank you, I am sure we will be back for some more training.”
13th April 2023 - Telehandler refresher

“You took great care to understand where we were coming from at the outset, made us feel very welcome and that our needs were understood and responded to.”
2nd March 2023 - Chainsaw training

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22nd December 2022 - Chainsaw maintenance, cross-cutting and felling up to 380mm (201/202)

“Excellent week with Simon. Extremely knowledgeable and approachable. Every question asked was answered and Simon takes the time to explain things in detail on a one on one basis if you are struggling. 100% would recommend Simon as an instructor.”
22nd December 2022 - Chainsaw maintenance, cross-cutting and felling up to 380mm (201/202)

“Great knowledge and training - Zak made things easy to understand and always gave you his time. Thank you”
12th December 2022 - Tree climbing, aerial rescue, and chainsaw from a rope and harness (204/204)

“My confidence has grown massively over the week - great instructor (Simon), approachable and explained everything well. Thank you. ”
8th December 2022 - Chainsaw maintenance, cross-cutting and felling up to 380mm (201/202)

“Morton's chainsaw training exceeded expectations. James is an excellent trainer, hugely knowledgeable, an excellent communicator and made a wet and cold week hugely enjoyable!”
25th November 2022 - Chainsaw maintenance, cross-cutting and felling up to 380mm (201/202)

“I was wondering if you could let our trainer at the last telehandler /Slinger/Signaller training that our installation of Xmas Trees at the hospitals was text book and went like a dream. We could not have undertaken this work without your support and the instructors tutelage. ”
5th November 2019 - Slinger/Signaller and Telehandler

 

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