Course Outline
This course is designed for people who use a vehicle-mounted or trailed applicator as part of their job.
Our experienced instructors will use a mix of theory and practical sessions.
You’ll learn how to prepare, set up and use the equipment safely and effectively.
You’ll also be taught key decontamination and storage techniques.
Course sessions:
- The basics of granular application
- PPE and personal hygiene
- How the applicator works
- Preparation of the equipment
- Calibration
- Site work
- Decontamination, storage and recording
- Identifying faults.
Worth noting: To be eligible for this course, you must be able to proficiently operate and drive the appropriate vehicle.
Course Content
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Identify and describe how granular applicators work
- Prepare and set up granular applicators
- Choose and use the correct type of applicator for a given product and situation
- Set and check the application rate for an application
- Fill the applicator accurately and safely
- Operate the applicator safely and efficiently
- Decontaminate the machinery safely
- Service the machinery
- Select the correct PPE when using granules
- Clean and store machinery correctly
- Accurately record information.
Who Is This Course For?
Our course is aimed at anyone using, or looking to use, professional pesticide products in industries like agriculture, horticulture and forestry.