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Pesticides are widely used across many land-based industries.
However, they also have the potential to be harmful to you and the environment.
It's essential they are handled, applied and stored correctly.
This refresher will recap how to do just that.
It's designed for anyone who currently use vehicle mounted/trailer boom spraying equipment (hydraulic nozzle) as part of their work.
The finer details
Your prior knowledge of using boom sprayers will be refreshed, helping you continue to apply pesticide according to best practice.
We will also run through decontamination and disposal techniques.
Course sessions:
Basics of spray application
The working principles of a hydraulic sprayer
Preparation of machinery for work
Calibration in practice
Mixing and filling/essential PPE
Field work
Sprayer decontamination, disposal of washings and machine storage.
Worth noting: To attend this course you must be able to proficiently drive the particular vehicle(s) used during training.
Delivery method
Classroom and practical demonstrationCourse description:
Who should attend?
Our course is aimed at anyone using professional pesticide products in industries like agriculture, horticulture, and forestry.
What will be covered?
After upgrading your understanding, you'll be able to:
Identify and describe how vehicle mounted spraying equipment works
Prepare and set up vehicle mounted/trailed spraying machines
Identify and describe how a spraying machine works
Choose and use the correct nozzles for any application
Set and calibrate the machine for a given application
Fill vehicle mounted spraying equipment safely
Clean and decontaminate all the equipment safely
Service the machine
Operate a spraying machine safely and effectively.
Courses
| Date | Location | Provider | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/2025 | Greenway Training |
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