This course covers hand held applicators – hydraulic nozzle and / or rotary atomiser types. The equipment included in this test module is any hand held and / or pedestrian controlled sprayer of the type specified above.

• Develop knowledge covering the requirements of current legislation.
• Apply pesticides safely and efficiently with a hand held applicator fitted with hydraulic nozzles.
• Identify and select appropriate nozzles, carry out machine preparation and calibration.
• Operate the equipment in compliance with current legislation and codes of practice.
• Clean equipment and dispose of unwanted pesticides and containers.
• Identify and rectify faults and recognise conditions when spraying is inadvisable.

Assessment will be a practical test of skills.

Candidates need to have passed Unit PA1.