atlasthemonk

Does anyone have a Portuguese licence to spray agri-chemicals ?
Where did you apply for one ?
Did you have to sit a sprayers course ?
Was the course in English ?
How much did it cost ?
Any other info on the subject would be appreciated !
Thank you.

Red Eric

Yes, I've got one. When the requirement was introduced, the local co-op advertised the fact and offered courses on their premises.

Looking at my records, it was a total of 29 hours tuition at a cost of 35 euros for 25 hours of that and then a further 4 hours for which I don't have a receipt. Back then, it was offered to all and sundry as a lot of people in this area do a bit of cultivation.

It was all in Portuguese but there wasn't anything complicated about it or any real test to sit to get the card which authorises purchases. Really just a matter of attending. I wouldn't have liked to have sat through it if I didn't understand what was being said, though.

liveaboard

I asked, and was told the course is only available in Portuguese.

macliam

Hardly surprising TBF - would you even ask the question anywhere else?

liveaboard

I'd ask anywhere; asking is free.

macliam

You might have to ask in Portuguese

atlasthemonk

It makes sense that if the chemical instructions and warnings are written in Portuguese then understanding Portuguese would be necessary. Half way through A1 lessons is not going to be enough. Thank you for your help.
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