PA4 Slug Pellet Pesticides Course
Description
This course is designed for spray operators who require LANTRA or NPTC certification to meet HSE pesticide regulations on slug pellets. Trainees will learn how to prepare machinery, calibrate for granular pesticides and safe clearing of pesticides from equipment.
Accreditation LANTRA & NPTC PA4s
Price from £275 + VAT for 1 module, £525 + VAT for 2 modules
Number of participants minimum 4
Course length 1 day + assessment
Location Training can be at your location, or our sites in Devon or Wales
PA4 Slug Pellet Application: Course Information
Hush Farms can provide PA4s slug pellet courses across Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Cornwall, Wales and at your location. The PA4 module of the LANTRA- and NPTC-accredited pesticides training covers the application of slug pellets and is a required certification for anyone applying pesticides in a commercial setting. The PA1 module must be completed before PA4.
Please note that trainees must be physically fit and able to carry out the tasks required of the assessment. They must also be capable of operating the applicator vehicle before attending.
Who is this course for?
The PA4 slug pellet course is for anyone or intends or currently applies slug pellets or granular pesticides in agriculture, horticulture, amenities or estate management. The minimum age to attend the course is 16 years old.
Objectives
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Prepare a pesticide slug pellet applicator for work, calibrate and operate it to ensure correct application rate without risk to themselves, other people and the environment.
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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.
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Carry out daily and routine maintenance of the applicator.
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Carry out the correct procedure for clearing personal protective equipment and application equipment which may have been contaminated with pesticide.
There are a number of methods of calibration, candidates may use provided that it produces the correct end result.
Trainees will need
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A packed lunch for the day
Prices Shown Include:
LANTRA registration and certification.
The Legal Bit
The law states that anyone who uses or applies pesticides in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, industry, or amenity workplaces must possess a valid Pesticide Certificate in order to comply with regulations. This legislation isn't optional, and it applies to volunteers, employed and self-employed people alike.
There is no longer an exemption in UK law, commonly known as "grandfather rights”. The Plant Protection Products (Sustainable Use) Regulations 2012 exemption ceased to exist from 27th November 2015. Everyone who now uses PPPs authorised for professional use must hold a Certificate of Competence.
Trainees must be over the age of 16 to attend pesticide courses.
About the Hush Farms PA4 Slug Pellet Course
Slug damage is an ever present threat to arable and horticultural yields. Whether you are running a market garden, or a 5,000 acre farm, slug infestation can severely impact the profitability and health of crops and vegetables.
Spreading slug pellets without adequate training also presents risks. If the coverage is too heavy or the weather conditions aren’t optimal then there will be an increased risk of poisoning the local wildlife and non target species.
The PA4 course provides the skills needed to understand which pellets need disc application and how to calibrate equipment for different slug pesticides. It also covers how to clean and maintain the sprayer machinery to prevent poor coverage and wasted product.
Reviews from attendees
“Hush Farms and Penny are BRILLIANT, so helpful and accommodating. From the initial email to the training itself, they make the whole process so easy. Our staff consistently feedback that they feel the training is engaging and tailored to be relevant to their everyday roles. Would certainly recommend them.”
— Emily, The Donkey Sanctuary
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