Manufacturing & ProductionISCO 7544
Pesticides sprayer
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.
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Rate 5 of the 26 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.
perform pest control
work in outdoor conditions
mix chemicals
maintain ground
use personal protection equipment
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (26)
safe use of pesticidessafe use of pesticidesPrecautions and regulations concerning the transport, storage and handling of chemical substances that exterminate pests.chemical productschemical productsThe offered chemical products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.health, safety and hygiene legislationhealth, safety and hygiene legislationThe set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.pesticides sprayerspesticides sprayersTypes of equipment used to spray pesticides, manipulated both manually, such as hand-operated rotary and drop spreaders, and mechanically.pesticidespesticidesTypes of chemical characteristics of pesticides and their adverse human and environmental effects.European pesticide legislationEuropean pesticide legislationThe EU framework for community action which promotes the sustainable use of pesticides.plant care productsplant care productsThe variety of products used to treat and invigorate plants such as fertilizers, sprayers, etc.herbicides sprayersherbicides sprayersTypes of equipment used to spray herbicides on a surface, used both manually and mechanically.herbicidesherbicidesTypes of chemical characteristics of herbicides and their adverse human and environmental effects.agricultural chemicalsagricultural chemicalsThe production and characteristics of agricultural chemicals such as fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides or insecticides.pest control in plantspest control in plantsTypes 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, environment...phytosanitary measuresphytosanitary measuresMeasures related to controlling plant and crop diseases, pests, and pathogens.perform pest controlperform pest controlCarry 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 regulatio...work in outdoor conditionswork in outdoor conditionsCan cope with the different climate conditions such as heat, rain, cold or in strong wind.mix chemicalsmix chemicalsMix chemical substances safely according to recipe, using the proper dosages.maintain groundmaintain groundMow grass, rake leaves, and remove fallen limbs and trash. Remove weeds from landscapes in parks, greenways and other properties. Maintain the grounds and landscapes of private clients and businesses....use personal protection equipmentuse personal protection equipmentMake use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.handling chemical products for soil and plantshandling chemical products for soil and plantsHandling 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 fertili...work safely with chemicalswork safely with chemicalsTake the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.clean equipmentclean equipmentPerform cleaning routines after equipment use.perform weed control operationsperform weed control operationsCarry out crop spraying for weeds and plant disease operations in line with National industry and customer requirements.spray pesticidesspray pesticidesSpray pesticide solutions to keep insects, fungus, weed growth, and diseases under control.manage pest and weed controlmanage pest and weed controlManage pest and weeds manually or by machine with the use of biological or chemicals.perform safety inspections on spraying equipmentperform safety inspections on spraying equipmentConduct regular checks on all spraying equipment in order to make sure it is functioning properly.complete report sheets of activitycomplete report sheets of activityKeep written records of the service provided on a regular or punctual basis, with explicit hours of work performed and signature.work with respect for own safetywork with respect for own safetyApply the safety rules according to training and instruction and based on a solid understanding of the prevention measures and risks to your own personal health and safety.
Optional (17) — show
lawn carelawn careProcedures, equipment and products used to maintain the cleanliness of lawns and other grass surfaces in parks or residences.integrated pest managementintegrated pest managementAn 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 ...horticulture principleshorticulture principlesThe standard horticultural practices, including but not limited to planting, pruning, corrective pruning, and fertilisation.floriculturefloricultureCultivation of flowers and ornamental plants including houseplants and pot plants.plant disease controlplant disease controlTypes 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 an...cooperate with colleaguescooperate with colleaguesCooperate with colleagues in order to ensure that operations run effectively.select hazard controlselect hazard controlPerform appropriate selection of hazard control measures and risk management.act reliablyact reliablyProceed in a way that one can be relied on or depended on.drive vehiclesdrive vehiclesBe able to drive vehicles; have the approapriate type of driving license according to the type of motor vehicle used.manage a small-to-medium businessmanage a small-to-medium businessManage the organisational, financial and day-to-day operation of a small-to-medium enterprise.adapt to different weather conditionsadapt to different weather conditionsCope with regular exposure to extreme weather conditions and hazardous environments.use hand tools for forestry workuse hand tools for forestry workIdentify and use the tools required for the specific green wood trades and coppicing task. Work in a safe and effective manner.maintain inventory of pesticidesmaintain inventory of pesticidesKeep track of the remaining supplies in order to ensure continuity and availability of the necessary pesticides.maintain professional administrationmaintain professional administrationFile and organise professional administration documents comprehensively, keep customer records, fill in forms or log books and prepare documents about company-related matter.vegetation controlvegetation controlSpray vegetation by the sides of roads to control its encroachment on forest roads.provide technical expertiseprovide technical expertiseProvide expert knowledge in a particular field, especially concerning mechanical or scientific subjects, to decision makers, engineers, technical staff or journalists.use pest detection sensorsuse pest detection sensorsUse 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...
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Frequently asked questions
What does a pesticides sprayer do?
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.
What skills does a pesticides sprayer need?
A pesticides sprayer needs 26 essential skills, including safe use of pesticides, chemical products, health, safety and hygiene legislation, pesticides sprayers, pesticides.
Will AI replace pesticides sprayer jobs?
The AI disruption score for pesticides sprayer is 27/100 (low risk). Skills most exposed to automation: complete report sheets of activity, maintain inventory of pesticides, maintain professional administration. Most resilient: work in outdoor conditions, adapt to different weather conditions, work with respect for own safety.
AI Replacement Risk
27/ 100
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Quick Facts
ISCO GroupFood processing, wood working, garment and other craft workers
Essential Skills26
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