Refresh your practical skills and knowledge of using pesticides safely and confidently with our dedicated one-day refresher course.

Overview in brief

• Granular applicators help to control insects, weeds, and diseases.
• Our one-day refresher will aid your understanding of the entire process, from storage to application.
• It will help you refresh and develop your existing knowledge of health and safety legislation, enabling you to keep on working with pesticides effectively.

The finer details

• This course is designed for people using vehicle-mounted or trailed applicators regularly.
• Our experienced instructors will cover any updates in key legislation, the importance of keeping and maintaining clear records and understanding any changes on product labels.
• They’ll also confirm your competence in preparing, setting up and using this equipment safely and effectively.
• We’ll also cover key decontamination and storage techniques.

Course sessions:

• The basics of granular application
• PPE and personal hygiene
• How the applicator works
• Preparation of the equipment
• Calibration
• Site work
• Decontamination, storage, and recording
• Identifying faults.

Worth noting:

To be eligible for this course, you must be able to proficiently operate and drive the appropriate vehicle.