Pesticides. Lantra Vehicle Mounted Boom Sprayer Training Bundle
This course results in Level 2 Award in Safe Application of Pesticides using Vehicle Mounted Boom Sprayer Equipment. Participants will complete the Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1) assessment in the form of a multiple choice question paper. Effective and safe use of the Vehicle Mounted Boom Sprayer (PA2) will be assessed via practical demonstration. Individual times will be arranged with participants.
Aim
- This two and a half day course, delivered as a mix of classroom and practical demonstration is aimed at anyone intending to apply pesticides using a tractor mounted boom sprayer.
Venue
- UHI Orkney, East Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1LX
Duration
- Two and a half days in-person attendance completing practical training and half day qualification exam.
Entry Requirements
- Candidates must have passed their Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1) assessment prior to completing testing for PA2
Course Content
The course will cover the following topics:
- The regulations regarding safe use of pesticides
- Pesticide product information
- Hazards and risks associated with pesticides
- Personal safety when using relevant equipment
- 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 pesticides with vehicle-mounted boom sprayer equipment.
- Setting and testing application rate and boom height
- Preparing pesticides for work and filling sprayer
- Out of season maintenance and storage
- General safety; Checking and fitting pump
- Cleaning and inspection
If you require additional support, please contact UHI Orkney at the time of booking.
Staff
Staff teaching the course are experts in their field.
Your instructor will be Robert Laird.
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