Program Overview
Knapsack & Handheld Sprayer Maintenance
This course, along with the operators manual, will provide users the knowledge to complete maintenance and servicing.
As a user of pesticides it is very important to insure that your equipment is safe, fully calibrated, and in good working order. This is why Outlook Training, Greenscope Training & Harper Adams University collaborated to design this course with a view to prolonging the life of your equipment, insure correct application and to save you time and money.
Course Details
- This course is available for learners aged 16+.
- You’ll develop the knowledge to maintain and service handheld pesticide applicators.
- Prolong the life of your equipment.
- Help protect the environment by using trusted equipment.
Recertification Period
Recommend 5 years
Pre-requisites
- Safe Use of Pesticides and a Handheld Application of Pesticides qualification
Duration
½ day
Delivery Method
Face to face practical
Who Should Attend?
Users and anyone who is responsible for insuring that the handheld spraying equipment that they use is fit for purpose.
Course Content
By the end of the course attendees will have gained the knowledge and understanding to:
- Strip down the sprayer.
- Identify parts that are damaged / broken that need replacing.
- Safe working practices and personal safety.
- Reduce the risk of incorrect / off target application.
- Enables companies to insure compliance with The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.
- There is also the added benefit that the equipment will last longer and will be more cost effective than replacing the whole sprayer.
Cost
£160 per person (discounts for group bookings)
