Chris Mee Group Safety Statements

QQI Hand Held Pesticide Application

QQI Hand Held Pesticide Application is a two and a half day course and is aimed at people working with pesticides on golf courses, landscapers, farmers and vegetable growers.

This course is available to private groups only. This allows courses to be targeted towards your own companies needs.

To arrange a date course please call 1850 315 415. Our Training team look forward to hearing from you.

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DUBLIN OFFICE

+353 1 517 5270

CORK OFFICE

+353 818 315 415

Venue Date: Price:
Cork – Little Island Call Enquiry: t: (021) 497 8100
Dublin 24 – Ballymount Call Enquiry: t: (01) 517 5270

 

REQUIREMENTS – WEBINAR COURSES 
We recommend use of 
Google Chrome™ 5.0 or newer web browser 

You will require; 

  • Reliable Internet Access 
  • Audio (headphones or speakers) 
  • Microphone 
  • Webcam  

Please test these prior to commencement of the course. Late joiners to the course will not be allowed access. Occupli will be unable to provide technical support on the day of the course. We ask all attendees to arrive to the webinar at least 10 minutes before the course begins.

Duration: 3 Days
Participants: Up to 12 personnel
Assessment: Practical and Written Assessment
Certification: QQI Level 5

Course Objective

This course enables participants to learn and develop the knowledge and skills necessary to apply crop pesticides using a hand held sprayer in accordance with legislation and recommended safety practices.

Who Is This Course Intended For?

Anyone who needs to apply pesticides in a public place and requires a recognised appropriate qualification.

Course Programme

• Effects of pests on crops, non-crop areas and amenity areas
• Range of Pest Control Measures available to Farmers, Growers and Pest Control Personnel
• Terminology used to categorise pesticides for crop/amenity areas, the factors affecting pesticide efficiency and the factors to be considered when selecting a formulation
• Safe handling and disposal of pesticides including appropriate personal protective equipment
• Pesticide Residues and Regulations relating to Poisonous Substances
• Principles of application technology
• Interpretation of pesticide label information
• Preparation of a hand held sprayer for work, including calibration, in accordance with safe recommended good practice and manufacturer’s recommendations
• Making up a pesticide spray mix
• Application of pesticide with a boom sprayer
• Preparation of hand held sprayer and personal protective equipment for storage

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