PA12 – Application of pesticides to material as a continuous process via conveyer, roller table or other equipment

This course prepares trainees for NPTC Assessment and covers:

• Prepare equipment and work area for use following an accepted procedure, add pesticides and work to a safe method without risk to themselves, other people, and the environment.
• Use 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.
• Carry out regular checks of equipment and quantity of diluted and undiluted pesticides.
• Follow procedure for safe disposal of tank/hopper contents.
• Carry out correct procedure for cleaning personal protective equipment and application equipment which may have been contaminated with pesticide.

Anyone attending this course must be able to proficiently use any machinery essential to the process.