Knapsack & Handheld Sprayer Maintenance

This course, along with the operators manual, will provide users the knowledge to complete maintence 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.

• 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 eniviroment 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.

What will be covered?

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.