Boom Sprayer Pesticide Application 5N1797

The purpose of this minor award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, practical skill and competence to apply pesticides using a boom sprayer in accordance with safe practices.

Learning Objectives

Learners will be able to Describe how infestations of pests (weeds, diseases, insects and vertebrates) affect crop growth and reduce quality. Describe the range of pest control methods available to farmers and growers Explain the terminology used to categorise pesticides for crop Describe principles and procedures for the safe handling, storage application and storage of pesticides including PPE Summarise laws and regulations relating to poisonous substances Including record keeping Explain the principles of application technology necessary for the proper application of pesticides. Interpret pesticide label information correctly Prepare boom sprayer for work. Make up a pesticide spray mix in accordance with good practice. Store a boom sprayer and personal protective equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Apply a pesticide mix with a boom sprayer in a safe and efficient manner.

Course Notes

Duration
2 days tutor led on non-consecutive days. Total course duration is 50 hours. Participants will engage in independent learning outside of the formal training supported by an FRST tutor.

Assessment
Skills demonstration - 60% (learner must achieve at least 40% in skills demo to pass)
Written Exam - 40%
Credit value: 5 credits

Max numbers of participants: 10

Facilities
Classroom and work area for presentations, Tractor crop sprayer in perfect working order, access to water and 1 acre land for operating sprayer, protective clothing, sprayer chart.

Entry Requirements
A good command of the English language and a good level of numeracy and literacy. Candidates must be over the age of 16. 1 years experience operating tractors and sprayers is essential. An Application form must be completed and places are allocated on a first come first served basis.

Participants applying for this award should hold a level 4 and / or have relevant life and work experience. Participants must bring PPE - masks, overalls, gloves, safety boots and hi vis jacket on the second day of the course.

Successful candidates will achieve a QQI Level 5 minor award Boom Spray Pesticide Application (5N1797).

Learner progression
Learners who are successful on this programme may carry forward a credit towards a major award in the future. For example, the major award in Horticulture 5M2586. Successful completion of this component award enables the learner to transfer to programmes leading to other certificates where this component is a mandatory or an elective requirement. This module or its equivalent is required by the Department of Agriculture in order to register as a professional user of pesticides with boom spraying.

Learner supports
All learning material will be provided to you for the duration of the course and you will be registered for certification though our centre. A classroom and work area for presentations will be provided, tractor crop sprayer in perfect working order, access to water and 1 acre land for operating sprayer and sprayer chart.

Learners will be supported by the tutor outside of formal delivery of the programme as required. Participants are expected to engage in independent learning outside of the formal training. Any additional learner support required must be made known in advance of training commencing to the FRS in order to make arrangements.

Practical learner supports may be accommodated, including, but not limited to; scribes, magnifiers, enlarged text, additional examination time allowances and other alternative assessment or reasonable accommodation requests. Please communicate required support when completing your course application form.

For learner support documentation please follow the link

https://www.frstraining.com/about/qqi-information-for-learners/