Safe Handling & Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Handheld Applicators - Spraying Near Water - Training
  • Type Learning
  • Level Foundational
  • Time Days
  • Cost Paid
Additional Details

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
Additional Details

Skills

  • Agriculture
  • Forestry
  • PA1
  • PA6
  • Pesticides
  • Record Keeping
  • Spraying near Water
  • Water

Earning Criteria

  • Understand operators’ responsibilities under current legislation controlling use of pesticides.
  • Read & Interpret a product label and literature
  • Understand PPE required, its suitability & personal hygiene
  • Understand the operator’s responsibilities with regard to pesticide container storage & disposal
  • Be aware of personal contamination procedures
  • Be aware of accurate record keeping & how to keep accurate application records
  • Be aware of environmental and wildlife factors when using a pesticide
  • Have knowledge to prepare site for applying pesticides
  • Understand the basic components of a knapsack sprayer and select appropriate nozzle
  • Calibrate applicator and carry out procedures for measuring, measuring, mixing & filling applicator.
  • Know how to maintain, clean and store applicators