Safe Use of Handling Applicators PA6A

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course is suitable for all those involved in operating and maintaining hydraulic nozzle type knapsack sprayers. Participants should have attended the course Safe Use of Pesticides or hold the recognised certificate of competence 'Safe Use of Pesticides, Environmental Factors and Legislation'.

COURSE CONTENT

• Develop knowledge covering the requirements of current legislation
• Apply pesticides safely and efficiently with a hand-held applicator fitted with hydraulic nozzles
• Identify and select appropriate nozzles, carry out machine preparation and calibration
• Operate the equipment in compliance with current legislation and codes of practice
• Clean equipment, and dispose of unwanted pesticides and containers
• Identify and rectify faults and recognise conditions when spraying is inadvisable

CERTIFICATION

Attendance Certificate