Module Identifier | RD26310 | ||
Module Title | MATERIALS AND MACHINES | ||
Academic Year | 2001/2002 | ||
Co-ordinator | Mr Michael Barrett | ||
Semester | Semester 2 | ||
Pre-Requisite | Tractor & loader handling skills, knowledge of FEPA Act & COSHH Act | ||
Assessment | Exam | Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3. National Proficiency Test Council Tests (3 in total): FLT 2-day training/testing course; PA1 1.5 hr oral test; PA2a 3.5 hr practical test | 100% |
Operate a fork lift truck safely and efficiently.
Performance criteria:
a. As laid down by the National Proficiency Test Council, Fork Lift Truck training manual (National qualification).
Range:
Telescopic mast Manitou Rough Terrain Fork Lift Truck.
Outcome 2
Recognise the importance of following Ministry and Manufacturers' guidelines for a crop spraying operation.
Performance criteria:
a. As laid down by FEPA 1985 and Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986 foundation module PA1 (National qualification).
Range:
Using approved pesticides.
Outcome 3
Carry out a crop spraying operation to include machine testing, calibration, field operation and machine cleaning.
Performance criteria:
A. As laid down by FEPA 1985 and Code of Practrice Regulations 1986. Application Test PA2a, tractor mounted sprayer, hydraulic nozzle.
Range:
Using approved pesticides through a Hardi LX600 crop sprayer.