Pesticide Application (PA2): Ground Crop Sprayer NPTC Level 2 Award
This one-day course will enable you to achieve the legally required qualification for the Control of Pesticide Regulations (COPR) and is designed for anyone applying pesticides on a commercial basis. Training covers the application of pesticides from a conventional boomed sprayer and is delivered by one of Shuttleworth’s qualified instructors at the Shuttleworth College campus. If you just need a refresher please contact the sales team for further details.
Entry requirements
You can begin this course ONLY if you have already completed the Pesticide Application (PA1): Safe Use of Pesticides NPTC Level 2 Award which is a pre-requisite.
Course content
During the course you will study the following topics:
- Preparing the applicator for work, calibrating and operating it to ensure correct application rate without risk to yourself, other people and the environment
- Using the information detailed on product labels to determine the approved uses for the product and its potential hazards to
human safety, non-target areas and the environment in general
- Carrying out daily and routine maintenance on the applicator
- Carrying out the correct procedure for cleaning personal protective equipment and application equipment which may have been contaminated with pesticide
- Carrying out safe driving practice
- Carrying out record keeping
- Carrying out post spraying procedures.
Assessment methods
The assessment for this NPTC course normally takes place within 14 days of the initial training. The assessment cost is included in the course fee. You will receive an NPTC Certificate of Competence.
Qualifications
Pesticide Application : Ground Crop Sprayer NPTC Level 2 Award (PA2)Further study and career options
This is a beneficial qualification for those working in the agriculture and horticulture industries or self employed in roles such as a gardener or groundskeeper. You can also study Pesticide Application : Pelleted or Granular Pesticides – Mounted or Trailed Applications (Units S or G) NPTC Level 2 Award (PA4) and Pesticide Application (PA6A): Hand Held Applicators NPTC Level 2 Award.
Additional information
To take part in this course you must bring PPE (personal protective equipment) and other tools and equipment as listed on the joining instructions. You can also view the PPE and tools list here. These will be emailed to you a few weeks before the course is due to start – please contact us to confirm you have the required items.
Pay by instalments
The College offers an instalment plan for Further Education and Higher Education courses to students where the total amount payable at the point of enrolment is £200 or more. Within the scheme there is an ability to pay up to 6 instalments, depending on the length of the courses and the final payment must be paid at least a month before the end of the course.
Funding information
This course could be FREE! You could be eligible for free study if you are unemployed and on a qualifying benefit. Find out more at www.bedford.ac.uk/concessions