Safe Handling & Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Handheld Applicators - Spraying Near Water - Training
Issued by
mwmac Ltd
This is a course, covering the practical application, using handheld applicators, of spraying near water only. Operators attending this course must already be competent in the application of pesticides using handheld applicators.
- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Days
- Cost Paid
Skills
- Agriculture
- Forestry
- PA1
- PA6
- Pesticides
- Record Keeping
- Spraying near Water
- Water
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