Course Overview
This is a one-day course preparing candidates to take NPTC PA3 Orchard/Broadcast Sprayer.
Areas of Study:
Working principles
Calibration
Checking and maintenance
Operation of the sprayer
Attendance on this course does not automatically achieve the Certificate of Competence
Price includes NPTC registration and test fee. The test is held on a separate day.
This course will be run at the candidates' site on your own equipment. Minimum numbers apply to make course viable. Suitable date to be arranged at time of booking.
Additional
Applicants must hold the PA1 Foundation Certificate before taking the PA3 test. The assessment requires candidates to have a functional level of numeracy skills.
Students must bring a pen, notepad and calculator, waterproof boots, gloves and
Dates to be confirmed.
Price on application.
To book your place, click on the below link. You will be taken to our online shop where you can select your date and complete the payment.
If you wish to pay by invoice, you will need to contact us by 28 days before the course start date. Payment of the invoice will need to be received by 14 days before the course start date to secure the place.
If you have any queries, you can contact us by phone on: 01452 702 529 or email shortcourses@hartpury.ac.uk.
All course fees must be paid at least 4 weeks prior to the first day of the course. If we have not received full payment of course fees your place on the course cannot be guaranteed.
If you need to cancel your course, Hartpury College will refund tuition fees at the following rates:
- Up to 30 days prior to the course start date – full refund of tuition fees*
- Between 30 and 14 days prior to the course start date –50% refund of tuition fees*
- Less than 14 days’ notice – no refund of tuition fees
*an administrative fee of £50 will be deducted from the refund value.
If Hartpury postpones or cancels the course and is unable to provide an alternative date(s) any tuition fees will be refunded in full.
Course Overview
Course content
This is a one-day course preparing candidates to take NPTC PA3 Orchard/Broadcast Sprayer.
Areas of Study:
Working principles
Calibration
Checking and maintenance
Operation of the sprayer
Additional information
Attendance on this course does not automatically achieve the Certificate of Competence
Price includes NPTC registration and test fee. The test is held on a separate day.
This course will be run at the candidates' site on your own equipment. Minimum numbers apply to make course viable. Suitable date to be arranged at time of booking.
Additional
Applicants must hold the PA1 Foundation Certificate before taking the PA3 test. The assessment requires candidates to have a functional level of numeracy skills.
Students must bring a pen, notepad and calculator, waterproof boots, gloves and
Dates available
Dates to be confirmed.
Cost
Price on application.
Booking
To book your place, click on the below link. You will be taken to our online shop where you can select your date and complete the payment.
If you wish to pay by invoice, you will need to contact us by 28 days before the course start date. Payment of the invoice will need to be received by 14 days before the course start date to secure the place.
If you have any queries, you can contact us by phone on: 01452 702 529 or email shortcourses@hartpury.ac.uk.
All course fees must be paid at least 4 weeks prior to the first day of the course. If we have not received full payment of course fees your place on the course cannot be guaranteed.
If you need to cancel your course, Hartpury College will refund tuition fees at the following rates:
- Up to 30 days prior to the course start date – full refund of tuition fees*
- Between 30 and 14 days prior to the course start date –50% refund of tuition fees*
- Less than 14 days’ notice – no refund of tuition fees
*an administrative fee of £50 will be deducted from the refund value.
If Hartpury postpones or cancels the course and is unable to provide an alternative date(s) any tuition fees will be refunded in full.
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