Course Outline
This course is available for learners aged 16+ who hold a Safe Use of Pesticides & a Handheld Application of Pesticides qualifications.
You’ll develop the knowledge to maintain & service handheld pesticide applicators.
Prolong the life of your equipment.
Help protect the environment by using trusted equipment.
Course Content
By the end of the course attendees will have gained the knowledge & understanding to:
- Strip down the sprayer.
- Identify parts that are damaged / broken that need replacing.
- Safe working practices & personal safety.
- Reduce the risk of incorrect / off target application.
- Enables companies to ensure compliance with The Provision& Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.
- There is also the added benefit that the equipment will last longer & will be more cost effective than replacing the whole sprayer.
Who Is This Course For?
- This course is designed 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”.
- To provide training for those required to undertake the City & Guild NPTC assessment: PA6
Duration
1 day (practical) – for experienced operators
2 days (practical) – for those with little or no experience