Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides using variable geometry boom or broadcast sprayers (PA3)
Course Outline
The course will enhance your knowledge, understanding and ability in the application of pesticides using variable geometry boom or broadcast sprayers.
Course Content
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to understand:
- The regulations regarding safe use of pesticides
- Pesticide product information
- Hazards and risks associated with pesticides
- Personal safety when using pesticide mists and fogs
- The measures to deal with pesticide poisoning
- Safe working practices
- The requirements for protected areas
- Environmental risks and protection of wildlife
- How to deal with incidents
- Factors to consider when using boom and broadcast sprayers
- Consequences of not using or handling pesticides safely
- Legislation that affects pesticides use
- Pesticide product labels
- Personal protective equipment
- Safe storage and transport of pesticides
- Environmental factors
- Disposal of pesticides and containers
- Dealing with accidents
- Keeping pesticide records.
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.