Handler of phytosanitary products - Basic level

Auxiliary personnel in land and air treatments, including non-agricultural ones, and farmers who carry out these treatments on their own farms without employing auxiliary personnel and using phytosanitary products that are not and do not generate toxic, very toxic or lethal gases. They will also be issued to auxiliary distribution personnel who handle phytosanitary products.

SCHEDULE : Morning and afternoon

PRICE: €140.00

GOALS:

To train auxiliary personnel in phytosanitary treatments, farmers who carry out treatments on their own farms without auxiliary personnel, and auxiliary distribution personnel, so that they acquire fundamental knowledge about pests, phytosanitary products and their use, avoiding risks to applicators, the population and the environment according to RD 1311/2012.

CONTENT:

TOPIC 1: Crop pests (2 hours)
TOPIC 2: Phytosanitary products (2 hours)
TOPIC 3: Environmental risks (2 hours)
TOPIC 4: Danger to people (2 hours)
TOPIC 5: Measures to reduce health risks (1.5 hours)
TOPIC 6: PPE practices (1 hour)
TOPIC 7: Transport, storage and handling (1 hour)
TOPIC 8: Pest control methods (3 hours)
TOPIC 9: Phytosanitary application methods (2 hours)
TOPIC 10: Application equipment (2 hours)
TOPIC 11: Cleaning, maintenance and inspections (1 hour)
TOPIC 12: Application practices (3 hours)
TOPIC 13: Prevention of occupational risks (1.5 hours)
TOPIC 14: Identification of illegal products (1 hour)