PA CERTIFICATE UPDATES

[Sprayman 1]

Just attended NRoSO saying spraying/spreading equipment mounted on seed drill will require operator to hold PA certificate for special equipment even if one already holds PA4G/PA4S comments please

 

[Shutesy]

It's not a new requirement from what I saw just pointing out the fact that many who use applicators on potato planters, as an example, don't actually have the right qualifications. PA4G/S covers standalone applicators or spreaders not mounted on other machinery such as a planter.

 

[Sprayman 1]

It's not a new requirement from what I saw just pointing out the fact that many who use applicators on potato planters, as an example, don't actually have the right qualifications. PA4G/S covers standalone applicators or spreaders not mounted on other machinery such as a planter.

Yes I understand but PA4G test taken with Avadex applicator mounted on Cayena seed drill 6 years ago

 

[Sprayman 1]

Refer to NRoSO workbook page12 number 14

 

[alomy75]

It's not a new requirement from what I saw just pointing out the fact that many who use applicators on potato planters, as an example, don't actually have the right qualifications. PA4G/S covers standalone applicators or spreaders not mounted on other machinery such as a planter.

Mmmmm yes and no. PA 4s will cover you for a slug Pelleter mounted on a quad and PA 4g will cover you for an Avadex spreader mounted on a drill. They were describing a PA SC which is required as you say when putting monceren on a potato planter; or spraying amistar in furrow on a planter. Nemathorin on a planter however would be pa4g.

 

[Ivorbiggun]

Since when have farmers worried about a operator having the right certification, it’s a case of bum on a seat.

 

[Badshot]

All of the above is irrelevant if you got your tickets years ago, as the bog standard pa4 granular applicator covers you for any type of granular applicator regardless of how it's mounted.
And sprayers mounted on a cultivator are covered by the standard pa2a.

That'll be for anyone who done the tickets pre June 94 as I believe I was in the final round of assessments that got

Pa1
Pa2a
Pa4
Pa6a
All included in the one assessment.
Those following had to do each one separately I believe.
They've been very good at inventing further assessments in the meantime.

 

[Badshot]

Just attended NRoSO saying spraying/spreading equipment mounted on seed drill will require operator to hold PA certificate for special equipment even if one already holds PA4G/PA4S comments please

They're desperately trying to invent more tickets to make life harder.
They're no better than red tractor IMO

 

[serf]

They're desperately trying to invent more tickets to make life harder.
They're no better than red tractor IMO

Yep , there's allways a parasite in this job trying to chip away at you from one angle or another , wish they would all just fük off and do something useful with their time instead of spending all day dreaming up sh!t to feed off us

 

[Spud]

I've got my PA12 test on Monday. PASC now needed for an in furrow sprayer on a planter, which used to be called something else. Jobs for the boys is all this, they know how to charge

 

[Ebenezer Spud]

Anyone know where I can get PASC certificate, West Mids area

 

[Sprayman 1]

When I contacted NRoSO they told me that they didn’t have any named assessors

 

[alomy75]

When I contacted NRoSO they told me that they didn’t have any named assessors

They wouldn’t. It’s no different to booking any other PA certificate. If @Ebenezer Spud you don’t have a local training group; approach your local proficiency tests council who will have the necessary assessors on their books and will point you in the direction of relevant training if required.

 

[Ebenezer Spud]

I rang Lantra and they hadn't even heard of it. I've managed to get sorted now though I think.