Learn to use this key piece of equipment safely and confidently with our dedicated course.

Overview in brief

• Pesticides are widely used across many land-based industries.
• But they can be potentially harmful substances.
• It’s essential they are handled, applied and stored correctly.
• Our course will teach you to do just that.
• It’s designed for anyone who uses hand-held applicators with a hydraulic nozzle as part of their work.

The finer details

• Our course involves a balanced mix of theory and practical work.
• We’ll run through pesticide legislation and the key safety issues.
• You’ll be taught the basics of what the applicator is and what it can do.
• Field work will then be followed by a rundown of decontamination techniques.

Course sessions:

• Basics of spray application
• Hygiene and personal protective equipment
• The working principles of a knapsack
• Preparation of the applicator for work
• Nozzles
• Calibrating a knapsack
• Mixing, filling and site work
• Calibration – concentration method
• Decontamination, tank washing, and storage.

Worth noting:

• The length of this course will depend on your experience. If you’re a novice, it will run over two days.
• To be eligible, you must have already attended our Safe Use of Pesticides course.