Ground Crop Sprayer - Hydraulic Nozzle (PA2)

This course will cover legislation, preparation and maintenance of the sprayer, as well as nozzle selection, calibration and safe operation.

The training will based on the use of a tractor mounted Boom Sprayer.

Course Outline

• Legal requirements
• Environmental risks
• Understanding the label
• Set up and efficiency of air system
• Applicator controls and components
• Preparation of prime mover and equipment
• Safe driving
• Nozzle identification/ uses
• Calibration
• Mechanical defects
• Measuring and mixing pesticides
• Sprayer application
• Completion of application record sheets
• Cleaning and storage procedures

Equipment Required

• Coveralls; type 3,4 or 5 & 6 as per code of practice
• Face shield; full face protection
• Wellington or full length water repellent boots with a good grip and must have steel toe cap
• Calculator (not on a mobile phone)
• Notepad and Pen
• Nitrile gloves (minimum of 0.5mm thickness and 300mm long) as per code of practice

To avoid disappointment early booking is advised.

Course cost:

Total: £565

Assessment Fee: £210
Tuition Fee  £355

• PA1
• As this is a short and very intense course, we cannot include tractor driving training. Therefore candidates for this unit must either hold a tractor driving certificate or be a regular and competent tractor driver.