Pesticide Application Equipment (Sprayers) Course
This practical course equips you with essential skills for accurate pesticide application using backpack and tractor-mounted sprayers. Learn to calibrate equipment, calculate field rates, interpret labels, select nozzles, control drift, and follow safety procedures with PPE, mixing, spill management, and record-keeping. Boost crop protection, comply with regulations, reduce waste, and enhance efficiency in modern farming.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on skills to inspect, calibrate, and maintain backpack and boom sprayers for precise pesticide use. Master field calculations for target rates, label interpretation, nozzle selection, pressure and speed control, drift minimisation, and safety protocols including PPE, mixing, spill response, and record-keeping to safeguard health, crops, and environment.
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Develop skills
- Calibrate backpack sprayers by setting walking speed, nozzles, and pressure for 200 L/ha rates.
- Set up and adjust boom sprayers through inspection, calibration, and nozzle testing for uniform coverage.
- Handle pesticides safely by mixing, loading, using PPE, and managing spills effectively.
- Master label reading and precise field rate calculations for accurate dosing.
- Minimise spray drift and protect buffer zones for environmental safety.
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