pesticides sprayers
Types of equipment used to spray pesticides, manipulated both manually, such as hand-operated rotary and drop spreaders, and mechanically.
Pesticides sprayers mix pesticides, insecticides, fungicides, and other chemical solutions, and apply them via technical equipment such as sprayers on trees, plants and lawns. They clean and maintain operating machinery and ensure the overall safety in designated areas.
Competences and skills
27 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 6 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceSector-specific
4 competenceschemical products
The offered chemical products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
European pesticide legislation
The EU framework for community action which promotes the sustainable use of pesticides.
green
pesticides
Types of chemical characteristics of pesticides and their adverse human and environmental effects.
safe use of pesticides
Precautions and regulations concerning the transport, storage and handling of chemical substances that exterminate pests.
green
Cross-sector
1 competenceherbicides
Types of chemical characteristics of herbicides and their adverse human and environmental effects.
Essential skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceperform safety inspections on spraying equipment
Conduct regular checks on all spraying equipment in order to make sure it is functioning properly.
Sector-specific
2 competencesperform pest control
Carry out crop spraying pest and disease operations in line with National industry and customer requirements. Carry out slurry and fertiliser spreading in accordance with local environmental regulations
- Scope note
- Working with pesticides may require a special certificate in some countries and reording the data about the usage of pesticdes.
spray pesticides
Spray pesticide solutions to keep insects, fungus, weed growth, and diseases under control.
Cross-sector
5 competencesavoid contamination
Avoid the mixing or contamination of materials.
green
complete report sheets of activity
Keep written records of the service provided on a regular or punctual basis, with explicit hours of work performed and signature.
dispose of hazardous waste
Dispose of dangerous materials such as chemical or radioactive substances according to environmental and to health and safety regulations.
green
handling chemical products for soil and plants
Handling chemical products for soil and plants includes cleaning the equipment used for spreading and spraying, mixing of chemicals, preparing pesticides and herbicides for spraying, preparing fertilisers for spreading.
use personal protection equipment
Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.
Optional knowledge 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencesintegrated pest management
An integrated approach to the prevention and/or suppression of organisms harmful to plants that aims to keep the use of pesticides and other forms of intervention only to levels that are economically and ecologically justified and which reduce or minimise risks for the human health and the environment.
green
lawn care
Procedures, equipment and products used to maintain the cleanliness of lawns and other grass surfaces in parks or residences.
phytosanitary measures
Measures related to controlling plant and crop diseases, pests, and pathogens.
green
plant disease control
Types and features of diseases in plants and crops. Different kinds control methods, activities using conventional or biological methods taking into account the type of plant or crop, environmental and climate conditions and health and safety regulations. Storage and handling of products.
green
wood preservation
Measures and techniques used to ensure the wood's durability and resistance against humidity, insects, and fungi.
green
Cross-sector
2 competencesenvironmental engineering
The application of scientific and engineering theories and principles aimed at improving the environment and sustainability, such as the provision of clean habitation necessities (such as air, water, and land) for humans and other organisms, for environmental remediation in the event of pollution, sustainable energy development, and improved waste management and waste reduction methods.
green
pest control in plants
Types and features of pests in plants and crops. Different kinds of pest control methods, activities using conventional or biological methods taking into account the type of plant or crop, environmental and climate conditions and health and safety regulations. Storage and handling of products.
green
Optional skills and competences 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesmaintain inventory of pesticides
Keep track of the remaining supplies in order to ensure continuity and availability of the necessary pesticides.
manage a small-to-medium business
Manage the organisational, financial and day-to-day operation of a small-to-medium enterprise.
use pest detection sensors
Use wireless sensor networking technologies such as low-power image sensors, acoustic sensors or sensors for Leaf Area Index measuring to monitor and detect insect pests occurrence in crop productions.
digital
Cross-sector
3 competencesdrive vehicles
Be able to drive vehicles; have the approapriate type of driving license according to the type of motor vehicle used.
maintain professional administration
File and organise professional administration documents comprehensively, keep customer records, fill in forms or log books and prepare documents about company-related matter.
select hazard control
Perform appropriate selection of hazard control measures and risk management