Power - Pesticide
Course
Inhouse
Description
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Type
Course
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Methodology
Inhouse
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Duration
3 Days
Reviews
Course programme
Power - Pesticide
Power is specifically aimed at managers, foreman and supervisors of amenity or farm situations where pesticides are used. It will make you aware of what is involved in pesticide use and the issues of control needed for safe and environmentally caring outcomes.
The syllabus covers five modules:
- Control of weeds and pests.
- Interpretation of Pesticide Legislation and Recommendations.
- Safe Application of Pesticides.
- Protection of Surface & Ground Water.
- Environmental Impact & Best Practice Targets.
Application Modules
All our pesticide-training modules are run over one day either on the farm or in a locally convenient venue. They will prepare candidates for NPTC assessment.
Application Modules:
- PA1 - Foundation Module - This module must be completed prior to any other module being taken.
- PA2 - Ground Crop Sprayer.
- PA3 - Broadcast Sprayer or Boom Sprayer (Horizontal or Vertical Plane) with or without air Air Assistance.
- PA4 - Pesticide Granule Applicator - Mounted or Trailed.
- PA6 - Hand Held Applicator.
- PA8 - Mixer/Loader.
- PA9 - Fogging, Misting and Smokes (including Formaldehyde).
- PA10 - Batch Dipping.
- PA11 - Seed Treating Equipment.
- PA12 - Application of Pesticides to Material as a Continuous Process via Conveyors, Roller Tables and Other Moving Equipment.
Power - Pesticide