This course aims to provide the knowledge and skills to effectively handle, apply, and store pesticides using hand-held applicators. Pesticides are widely used in agriculture and horticulture, but they can be potentially harmful substances, so a thorough appreciation of safe working practices is vital.
This is a hands-on course that includes both theory and practical elements which supply sufficient training to comply with pesticide regulations.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
• Understand your duties under the law and become a safe and competent pesticide user.
• Understand what pesticides are and their ‘field of use’.
• State legislation relevant to pesticide application.
• Interpret and use label information.
• Take the appropriate action to protect yourself and the environment.
• Store and transport pesticides safely.
• Dispose of the pesticides and containers safely
• Identify and describe how hand-held applicators work.
• Identify and select nozzles for various applications.
• Achieve the required spray quality.
• Carry out pre-start checks.
• Calibrate the applicator.
• Mix and fill applicator accurately and safely.
• Operate the applicator safely and efficiently in various situations.
• Prevent environmental hazards.
• Decontaminate and store equipment.
Anyone with an interest or employment in agriculture, forestry, or horticulture who currently uses or wishes to use hand-held applicators. Due to the nature of the training a minimum level of fitness will be required for specific operations. Whilst we would not want to disadvantage you as a learner, it is an essential requirement.
As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
Upon completion of this course, delegates will receive a LANTRA accredited certificate that does not expire. However, it is advised and is business best practice that delegates attend a refresher course every 5 years.
To be eligible to attend this course, you must have successfully completed a safe use of pesticides course.
This course aims to provide the knowledge and skills to effectively handle, apply, and store pesticides using hand-held applicators. Pesticides are widely used in agriculture and horticulture, but they can be potentially harmful substances, so a thorough appreciation of safe working practices is vital.
This is a hands-on course that includes both theory and practical elements which supply sufficient training to comply with pesticide regulations.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
• Understand your duties under the law and become a safe and competent pesticide user.
• Understand what pesticides are and their ‘field of use’.
• State legislation relevant to pesticide application.
• Interpret and use label information.
• Take the appropriate action to protect yourself and the environment.
• Store and transport pesticides safely.
• Dispose of the pesticides and containers safely
• Identify and describe how hand-held applicators work.
• Identify and select nozzles for various applications.
• Achieve the required spray quality.
• Carry out pre-start checks.
• Calibrate the applicator.
• Mix and fill applicator accurately and safely.
• Operate the applicator safely and efficiently in various situations.
• Prevent environmental hazards.
• Decontaminate and store equipment.
To be eligible to attend this course, you must have successfully completed a safe use of pesticides course.
Anyone with an interest or employment in agriculture, forestry, or horticulture who currently uses or wishes to use hand-held applicators. Due to the nature of the training a minimum level of fitness will be required for specific operations. Whilst we would not want to disadvantage you as a learner, it is an essential requirement.
As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
Upon completion of this course, delegates will receive a LANTRA accredited certificate that does not expire. However, it is advised and is business best practice that delegates attend a refresher course every 5 years.
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