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, which makes training essential.

The NPTC Pesticide assessment course in Boom Sprayer; Hydraulic Nozzle, has experienced instructors who will guide you through the appropriate and safe use of the Boom sprayer.

Who is it for?

Our Boom Sprayer Hydraulic Nozzle training course is for anyone who uses vehicle mounted / trailer boom spraying equipment (hydraulic nozzle) as part of their work.

If you would like to attend this course you must be able to proficiently use, and drive the particular vehicle(s) (either a tractor

What does the PA2A Course cover?

• Identify and describe how vehicle mounted spraying equipment works
• Prepare and set up vehicle mounted / trailed spraying machines
• Identify and describe how a spraying machine works
• Choose and use the correct nozzles for any application
• Set and calibrate the machine for a given application
• Fill vehicle mounted spraying equipment safely
• Clean and decontaminate all the equipment safely
• Operate a spraying machine safely and effectively.

What other pesticide courses do you offer?

At BSD Training we can offer a wide range of City and Guilds NPTC Pesticide training and assessment courses including;
PA1 Safe use of Pesticides
PA2F Mounted or Trailed Wick Type Applicator training and assessment
PA6A Handheld Applicators training and assessment
PA6AW Handheld Applicators used near to water training and assessment
PA6INJ Handheld Minimal Calibration Injection equipment training and assessment