- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Days
- Cost Paid
Principles & Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Handheld Applicators - Training
Issued by
mwmac Ltd
This is a combined course, covering both the theory and the practical application, using handheld applicators. This course is aimed at anyone using professional pesticide products in industries like agriculture, horticulture, and forestry. If your job involves applying pesticides in a commercial role then you are legally required by the Plant Protection Products (Sustainable Use) Regulations (2012) to take this qualification. This course includes the spraying near water (AW) as standard.
- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Days
- Cost Paid
Earning Criteria
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Understand operators’ responsibilities under current legislation controlling use of pesticides.
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Read & Interpret a product label and literature
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Understand PPE required, its suitability & personal hygiene
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Understand the operator’s responsibilities with regard to pesticide container storage & disposal
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Be aware of personal contamination procedures
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Be aware of accurate record keeping & how to keep accurate application records
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Be aware of environmental and wildlife factors when using a pesticide
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Have knowledge to prepare site for applying pesticides
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Understand the basic components of a knapsack sprayer and select appropriate nozzle
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Calibrate applicator and carry out procedures for measuring, measuring, mixing & filling applicator.
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Know how to maintain, clean and store applicators