This course aims to provide the knowledge and skills to effectively handle, apply, and store pesticides using mounted/trailer boom spraying equipment. 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 the course, you’ll be able to:
• Identify and describe how vehicle mounted spraying equipment works.
• Prepare and set up vehicle mounted/trailed spraying machines.
• Identify and describe how a spraying machine works.
• Choose and use the correct nozzles for any application.
• Set and calibrate the machine for a given application.
• Fill vehicle mounted spraying equipment safely.
• Clean and decontaminate all the equipment safely.
• Service the machine.
• Operate a spraying machine safely and effectively.
Anyone with an interest or employment in agriculture, forestry, or horticulture who currently uses or wishes to use mounted/trailer boom spraying equipment.
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 and be able to proficiently operate and drive the vehicle(s) used during training.
This course aims to provide the knowledge and skills to effectively handle, apply, and store pesticides using mounted/trailer boom spraying equipment. 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 the course, you’ll be able to:
• Identify and describe how vehicle mounted spraying equipment works.
• Prepare and set up vehicle mounted/trailed spraying machines.
• Identify and describe how a spraying machine works.
• Choose and use the correct nozzles for any application.
• Set and calibrate the machine for a given application.
• Fill vehicle mounted spraying equipment safely.
• Clean and decontaminate all the equipment safely.
• Service the machine.
• Operate a spraying machine safely and effectively.
To be eligible to attend this course, you must have successfully completed a safe use of pesticides course and be able to proficiently operate and drive the vehicle(s) used during training.
Anyone with an interest or employment in agriculture, forestry, or horticulture who currently uses or wishes to use mounted/trailer boom spraying equipment.
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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