Hand Held Pesticide Application
7th November 2018
9:30 am
Location:
James O Keeffe Institute
Newmarket
Places remaining: 9
Cost: €120.00 (Plus booking fee)
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Course Name: Hand Held Pesticides Applications
Start Date: 7th & 8th November
Day of the Week: Wednesday & Thursday
Time: 9.30am – 5.30pm
Duration: 2 days
Venue: James O’ Keeffe Institute, Newmarket, Co. Cork
Tuition Fee: €120
Accreditation: QQI Level 5
Programme Description:
This programme has been designed to enable participants to develop the knowledge & skills necessary to understand the infestations of pests and the best control measures.
Course Content:
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- Describe how infestations of pests (weeds, diseases, insects and vertebrates) affect crop growth and reduce quality and control methods available to farmers and growers
- Explain the terminology used to categorize pesticides for crop production
- Describe principles and procedures for the safe handling, storage, application and disposal of pesticides
- Summaries of laws and regulations relating to poisonous substances to include pesticide residues and maintenance of adequate records
- Interpret pesticide label information
- Prepare a hand – held applicator for work, including calibration, in accordance with practice and manufacturer’s instructions.
Bookings no longer allowed on this date.
