Participants & Pre Requisites:

Prior experience in pesticide application is advised but is not a requirement. Participants will be supplied with full PPE for the duration of the course, including overalls, masks and gloves. Proper footwear is required to be wore for duration of the course.

Course objectives:

Current Legislation, Personal Protection, Risk Assessment, Maintenance, Calibration and Safe Operation of Knapsack Sprayer.

Benefits to the candidate: Candidates will be qualified under current legislation to use, store and spray pesticides and can seek employment in Landscaping, Golf Clubs, Green Keeping, Forestry Operations etc.

Duration & Award:

Course duration is 2 days, assessment on day 2. Upon successful completion candidates will be awarded QQI Level 5 certificate in Hand Held Pesticide Application.