Pesticide Application Equipment (Sprayers) Course
Gain expertise in calibrating backpack and boom sprayers for accurate pesticide application. Learn safe handling, mixing, PPE use, drift reduction, label reading, and field calculations. Boost crop protection efficiency, comply with regulations, reduce waste, and apply professional skills in modern farming practices.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This practical course teaches inspection, calibration, and maintenance of backpack and boom sprayers for precise pesticide use. Master field calculations for target rates, label interpretation, nozzle selection and testing, pressure and speed control, drift minimisation, and safety protocols including PPE, mixing, spill response, and record-keeping to safeguard people, crops, and the environment.
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Develop skills
- Calibrate backpack sprayers by setting walking speed, nozzles, and pressure for 200 L/ha rates.
- Set up boom sprayers through inspection, calibration, and nozzle adjustments for uniform coverage.
- Handle pesticides safely by mixing, loading, using PPE, and managing spills effectively.
- Master labels and rates by interpreting instructions and calculating exact field applications.
- Minimise drift and protect the environment by controlling off-target spray and buffer zones.
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