Hand Held Pesticide Application FETAC Level 5

Course details

This programme has been designed to help enable participants to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to understand different infestation of pests and to the best control measures required to identify current legislation and correct mixing application and storage of hand held pesticides.

Credit Value

• 5 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 Hand Held Pesticide Application

Assessment

• 60% Skills Demonstration and 40% Examination

Programme Content

• 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 categorise pesticides for crop production
• Describe principles and procedures for the safe handling, storage, application and disposal of pesticides
• Summarise 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 good practice and manufacturers instructions