QQI Level 5 Boom Sprayer
20th January 2023
9:30 am
Location:
IRD Duhallow
Newmarket
Places remaining: 3
Cost: €125.00 (Plus booking fee)
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Course Name: QQI Level 5 Boom Sprayer
Start Date: 20th & 27th January
Time: 9.30am – 5.00pm
Duration: 2 days
Venue: James O’ Keeffe Institute, Newmarket, Co. Cork
Tuition Fee: €125
Accreditation: QQI Level 5
Course Content
- Describe how infestations of pests (weeds, diseases, insects and vertebrates) affect crop growth and reduce quality
- Describe the range of pest control methods available to farmers and growers
- Explain the terminology used to categorise pesticides for crop
- Describe principles and procedures for the safe handling, storage application and storage of pesticides Including PPE
- Summarise laws and regulations relating to poisonous substances including record keeping
- Explain the principles of application technology necessary for the proper application of pesticides.
- Interpret pesticide label information correctly
- Prepare boom sprayer for work.
- Make up a pesticide spray mix in accordance with good practice
- Store a boom sprayer and personal protective equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Participants must bring masks, overalls, gloves, safety boots and hi vis jacket
Bookings no longer allowed on this date.
