Course Description

Hand held pesticide applicators — including knapsack sprayers, hydraulic nozzle applicators and rotary atomisers — are widely used in agriculture, horticulture and forestry. Using the correct product and application technique is vital, and this one day course will guide you through the preparation, set up, calibration and safe use of hand held applicator equipment. Pre-requisite: Safe Use of Pesticides or equivalent. Learning outcomes include: understanding the legislative and safety regulations relating to hand held pesticide application; identifying and describing how hand held applicators work; identifying and selecting nozzles for various applications; achieving the required spray quality; carrying out pre-start checks; calibrating the applicator; mixing and filling the applicator accurately and safely; operating the applicator safely and efficiently; preventing environmental hazards; and decontaminating and storing equipment. Course sessions cover: legal requirements; types of hand held applicator and how they work; PPE and hygiene; preparing the applicator for work; nozzle selection and calibration; mixing, filling and site work; and decontamination and storage. This course is a Lantra Awards non-assessed course followed by assessment through a Lantra Awards qualification, whereby successful candidates will receive a Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticide Using Hand Held Equipment.