Overview
Pesticides are used widely in agriculture to protect crops and harvest from harmful pests. However, improper handling or administering of pesticides might lead to pesticide poisoning and in some cases, even death, which is why it is vital for farmers and agricultural professionals to be well-informed on agricultural pesticide to administer them properly. This Diploma in Agricultural Pesticide Awareness at QLS Level 4 (USA Standards) has been introduced to do just that by thoroughly enlightening you on the various pesticides, insecticides and their application.
This awareness course will explain how pesticides and insecticides enter our body, the routes of exposure and the steps to be taken when one contacts pesticides. You will also get to learn the symptoms and signs of pesticide poisoning to know when to seek emergency assistance, after which you will get into terms with the various methods and ways to handle pesticides and insecticides effectively.
This course will take the awareness a step further by presenting you with the worker protection standard requirements and the Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). The course curriculum will also explore the classes of agricultural insecticides and about the pesticide drift, so that you can walk away as a highly talented and skilled individual on pesticide application.
The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This means that Global Edulink* has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria. The completion of this course alone does not lead to a qualification but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 4 against level descriptors published by Quality Licence Scheme, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner.
The course itself has been designed by Global Edulink* to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current qualifications. Quality Licence Scheme endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.
This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
*South London College is an approved reselling partner for Quality Licence Scheme courses under Global Edulink
Please Note: This Course is Based on USA Standards
Why study at South London College?
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What Will I Learn?
Learn about pesticides, insecticides and their application.
Learn how pesticides or insecticides can enter our body and the routes of exposure.
Understand the signs and symptoms of pesticide poisoning and how to seek emergency assistance.
Learn about the methods and ways to handle pesticides and insecticides effectively.
Gain insight into worker protection standard requirements.
Learn about Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
Understand the classes of agricultural insecticides.
Learn about pesticide drift.
Key Features
High quality e-learning study materials.
Tutorials/materials from the industry leading experts.
24/7 Access to the Learning Portal.
Benefit of applying TOTUM Discount Card.
Endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme.
Excellent customer service and administrative support.
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| Entry Requirements |
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| Access Duration | The course will be directly delivered to you, and you have 12 months access to the online learning platform from the date you joined the course. The course is self-paced and you can complete it in stages, revisiting the lectures at any time. |
| Method of Assessment | In order to complete the Diploma in Agricultural Pesticide Awareness at QLS Level 4 successfully, all students are required to complete a series of assignments. The completed assignments must be submitted via the online portal. Your instructor will review and evaluate your work and provide your feedback based on how well you have completed your assignments. |
| Certification |
Option 1 - Quality Licence Scheme Certification At the Completion of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course). Certification Fee (Printed Quality Licence Scheme Certificate) - £59 Option 2 – CPD Accredited Certificate Learners who complete the course successful will receive a CPD Accredited Certificate. Certification Fee (E Certificate/ PDF Copy) - £29 Certification Fee (Printed Certificate/ Hard Copy) - £39 Course Code: QLS-04871 |
| Endorsed by |
The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector. The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through our awarding organisations we have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. We are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life. Our knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables us to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market. |
| Progression and Career Path | Once you successfully completed the Diploma in Agricultural Pesticide Awareness at QLS Level 4, you will gain knowledge and skills that will give your career the jumpstart you have always wanted. With this completion you can further expand your education or go onto work in numerous positions that will also put you in line to demand a higher salary or job promotion. The average UK salary per annum according to https://www.payscale.com is given below.
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Course Curriculum
| 01. Agricultural Pesticide Application | |||
| Agricultural Pesticide Application | |||
| 02. General Pesticide Information | |||
| General Pesticide Information | |||
| 03. Routes By Which Pesticides Can Enter The Body | |||
| Routes by which Pesticides can enter the Body | |||
| 04. Emergency Assistance | |||
| Emergency Assistance | |||
| 05. Pesticide Drift | |||
| Pesticide Drift | |||
| 06. Pesticide Formulations | |||
| Pesticide Formulations | |||
| 07. Pyrethroids | |||
| Pyrethroids | |||
| 08. The Effects On The Environment | |||
| The Effects on the Environment | |||
| 09. Proper Handling Of Pesticides Section | |||
| Proper Handling of Pesticides Section | |||
| 10. Worker Protection Standard Requirements Section | |||
| Worker Protection Standard Requirements Section | |||
| 11. Pesticide Handlers | |||
| Pesticide Handlers | |||
| 12. Ppe Cleaning Information | |||
| PPE Cleaning Information | |||
| 13. How To Comply With The Worker Protection Standard | |||
| How to Comply With the Worker Protection Standard | |||
| 14. Who Must Protect Workers And Handlers | |||
| Who Must Protect Workers and Handlers | |||
| 15. Decontamination Supplies | |||
| Decontamination Supplies | |||
| 16. Early – Entry Work Situations | |||
| Early – Entry Work Situations | |||
| 17. Personal Protective Equipment | |||
| Personal Protective Equipment | |||
| ☑ Assignment | |||
| Assignment Brief – Diploma in Agricultural Pesticide Awareness at QLS Level 4 | |||
| ☑ Submit Your Assignment | |||
| Level 4 Assignment Submission – Quality Licence Scheme | |||
| Level 4 Assignment Submission – Quality Licence Scheme | |||
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