Granular Application
Accreditation: Lantra Awards – Level 2 Award | Duration: 1 Day
Course Description
Granular pesticide applicators — vehicle-mounted or trailed — are used across agriculture, horticulture and land management to apply pesticide products in granular form. Safe and effective use requires specific knowledge of equipment, legislation and calibration. This one day course will prepare you to use granular applicators safely and confidently. Pre-requisite: Safe Use of Pesticides or equivalent. Learning outcomes include: understanding the legislative and safety regulations relating to granular pesticide application; identifying and describing how granular applicators work; carrying out pre-start checks; calibrating the applicator; mixing and filling accurately and safely; operating the applicator safely and efficiently; identifying faults; ensuring the equipment is maintained in good working order; preventing environmental hazards; and accurately recording information. This course is designed for those who use a vehicle-mounted or trailed granular applicator. You must be able to proficiently operate and drive the appropriate vehicle to attend. This course leads to the Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticide Using Granular Applicators. On successful completion you will receive a Lantra Awards certificate of training.
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