PESTICIDES HAND HELD (QQI5)

Description

Understand different types of plant pests and to the best control measures required while complying with legislation and correct mixing, application and storage of pesticides.

Course Outline

Why we use pesticides?

Methods and methodologies of Pest Control

How to select suitable Pesticides

Safe handling, storage, application and disposal of Pesticides

Legislation that applies to Pesticides

Equipment and components of a Hand-held Sprayer

Health & Safety information: Labels, Markings and Safety Data Sheets

Preparation and Calibration of a Hand-held Sprayer

Mixing Pesticide Sprays

Storing Pesticide Sprays, PPE & equipment

Applying Pesticide Sprays.

Additional Information

Delegates should bring suitable PPE (hi visibility vest, hard hat, and safety boots/wellingtons, eye protection and respiratory protection).

Who Should Attend

All users of professional pesticides (e.g. farmers, gardeners, council staff, horticulturalists) using hand held application equipment (i.e. knapsack sprayers) in relation to pest control as required by the Sustainable Use of Pesticide Regulations 2012 (S.I. 115/2012).

Certification & Assessment

Delegates who successfully complete the course will receive a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Hand Held Pesticide Application (5N0731). This certification is provided by our training partner.

To be successful delegates must pass

Written Assessment (40%)

Practical Assessment (60%)

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