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.
| Venue | Date: | Price: |
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| Cork – Little Island | Call Enquiry: t: (021) 497 8100 | |
| Dublin 24 – Ballymount | Call Enquiry: t: (01) 517 5270 |
REQUIREMENTS – WEBINAR COURSES
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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 Overview
Hand Held Pesticide
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Award code 5N0731 |
Title Hand Held Pesticide Application
Code 5N0731
NFQ Level 5
EQF Level 4
Award Class Minor
Field of Learning 08. Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary > 1. Agriculture > 1. Crop and livestock production
Credit Value 5
Transfer and /or progression opportunities
This Minor Award can be used to meet the requirements of the following Major Awards
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Code |
NFQ Level |
Title |
Award Class |
Field of Learning |
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5 |
Horticulture |
Major |
Horticulture |
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|
5 |
Forestry |
Major |
Forestry |
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6 |
Forestry |
Major |
Forestry |
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
