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Safe Use Of Pesticides (PA1)

This level 2  qualification will provide you with the mandatory unit - Principles of the Safe Use and Application of Pesticides - needed before doing any of our other pesticide qualifications.

Who should attend?

Our qualification is suitable for those entering work, those who have established themselves in a role and those working at technician/supervisory/management levels. What will be covered? This qualification will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge of the safe use and application of pesticides. Our course will also assess your knowledge and understanding of:

  • The regulations regarding safe use of pesticides

  •  Pesticide product information

  •  Hazards and risks associated with pesticides

  •  Personal safety when using pesticides

  •  The measures to deal with pesticide poisoning

  • Safe working practices

  • The requirements for protected areas

  • Environmental risks and protection of wildlife

  •  How to deal with incidents

  •  Factors to consider when using pesticides

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1 days training with a paper based assessment.​

Boom Sprayers (PA2a)

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Our Level qualification is available for learners aged 16+

You'll develop knowledge, understanding and skills in the safe use and application of pesticides using vehicle-mounted boom sprayer equipment. It's perfect for anyone new to the job. It's also designed for people who have already established themselves in a pesticide-based role, or anyone working at technician/supervisory/management levels. You'll already have worked on one of the certificate's mandatory unit - Principles of the Safe Use and Application of Pesticides

Who should attend?

This qualification is suitable for those entering work, those who have established themselves in a role and those working at technician/supervisory/management levels. What will be covered?

The qualification will assess your knowledge, understanding and competence in:

  •  The regulations regarding safe use of pesticides

  •  Pesticide product information

  •  Hazards and risks associated with pesticides

  • Personal safety when using relevant equipment

  • The measures to deal with pesticide poisoning  Safe working practices

  • The requirements for protected areas

  • Environmental risks and protection of wildlife

  • How to deal with incidents

  • Factors to consider when using pesticides with vehicle-mounted boom sprayer equipment.

Hand Held Applicators (PA6a)

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This Level 2  qualification is available for learners aged 16+. You'll develop knowledge, understanding and skills in the safe use and application of pesticides using hand-held equipment. It's perfect for anyone new to the job.

It's also designed for people who have already established themselves in a pesticide-based role, or anyone working at technician/supervisory/management levels.

Who should attend?

This qualification is suitable for those entering work, those who have established themselves in a role and those working at technician/supervisory/management levels. What will be covered? The qualification will assess your knowledge, understanding and competence in:

  •  The regulations regarding safe use of pesticides  Pesticide product information

  •  Hazards and risks associated with pesticides

  •  Personal safety when using hand-held equipment

  •  The measures to deal with pesticide poisoning

  •  Safe working practices

  • The requirements for protected areas

  • Environmental risks and protection of wildlife

  • How to deal with incidents

  • Factors to consider when using pesticides with hand-held equipment.

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1 days Training with a 2 hour assessment on a separate day

Weed Wiper (PA2f)

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Our course involves a balanced mix of theory and practical work.

We'll run through pesticide legislation and the key safety issues. 

You'll be taught the basics of what the applicator is and what it can do.

As well as the practical benefits, this course also prepares learners for Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticide using Vehicle Mounted or Trailed Wick Type Applicators.

Pesticides are widely used across many land-based industries.

But they can be potentially harmful substances. 

It's essential they are handled, applied and stored correctly.

Our course will teach you to do just that. 

It's designed for anyone who uses pesticides as part of their work.

Field work will then be followed by a rundown of decontamination techniques.

Course sessions:

  • Basics of wick type application

  • Hygiene and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • The working principles of wick type applicators

  • Preparation of the applicator for work

  • Calibration in practice

  • Mixing, filling and site work

  • Decontamination, storage and record keeping

  • Fault finding and conclusions.

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To be eligible, you must have already attended and passed our Safe Use of Pesticides course.

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Other Pesticides courses

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  • Stem injection​​

  • Eco Plugs

  • Granular applicator.

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