Boom Sprayer Pesticide Application FETAC Level 5

Course details

This programme has been designed to help enable participants to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to apply crop pesticides using a boom sprayer in accordance's with legislations and recommended safety practices.

Credit Value

• TBC Credits

Progression

• Horticulture 5M2586

Specific Entry/Access and Exemptions Requirements

• Participants applying for this award should hold a level 4 and/or have relevant life and work experience. Applicants will have the opportunity to advise of any special learning requirements on application/registration

Certification

• FETAC Level 5 in Plant Identification and Use

Assessment

• 60% Skills Demonstration and 40% Examination

Programme Content

• Describe how infestations of pests affect crop growth and reduce quality and the range of pest control methods available
• Explain the terminology used to categorise pesticides
• Summarise laws and regulations
• Explain the principles of application technology necessary for the proper application of pesticides
• Interpret pesticide label information , make up a pesticide spray mix in accordance with good practice, apply a pesticide mix with a boom sprayer, store a boom sprayer and personal protective equipment
• Prepare boom sprayer for work, including calibration