Candidates are required to complete:

Either option A: hydraulic nozzle or rotary atomiser type sprayers. All assessment activities, option A

Or option AW: hydraulic nozzle or rotary atomiser type sprayers including application in or near water. All assessment activities, options A and AW

Or option C: granule applicators. All assessment activities, option C

Or option CW: granule applicators including application in or near water. All assessment activities, options C and CW

Or option D: other hand held applicators requiring minimal calibration. All assessment activities, option D

Candidates will be able to:

Prepare a hand held pesticide applicator for work, calibrate it and operate it to ensure correct application rate without risk to themselves, other people and the environment.

Use the information detailed on product labels to determine the approved uses for the product and its potential hazards to human safety, non-target areas and the environment in general.

Carry out daily and routine maintenance on a hand held pesticide applicator.

Carry out the correct procedure for cleaning personal protective equipment and application equipment which may have been contaminated with pesticide.