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NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Self Propelled, Mounted, Trailed Horizontal Boom Sprayers (PA2)

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Courses Code
QDXAGPA2
Study method
Part Time
Cost
£620
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  • Is this course for you?

    All professional persons working with pesticides must be competently trained in their safe use and in some cases it is a legal requirement to have a certificate. This course is designed for all persons using a boom sprayer to spray chemicals onto an area. You will be trained in the safe handling and application of pesticides.

  • What skills will I develop?

    This course is broken into two areas you will need to cover.

    PA1 is an online test covering:

    • Legal requirements
    • Record keeping
    • Safe disposal
    • Environmental issues

    PA2 is a practical assessment covering:

    • Legal and safety regulations
    • Interpreting product information
    • Calibrating equipment
    • Use equipment safely
    • Post use checks
  • Careers

    Future courses could be the PAhand held / knapsack sprayer.

  • Other important information

    You must be a minimum of 16 years old. Equipment and PPE will be provided by the college for the purpose of training and assessment. 

    This work is partly based outdoors so appropriate clothing should be worn.

  • Is this course for you?

    All professional persons working with pesticides must be competently trained in their safe use and in some cases it is a legal requirement to have a certificate. This course is designed for all persons using a boom sprayer to spray chemicals onto an area. You will be trained in the safe handling and application of pesticides.

  • What skills will I develop?

    This course is broken into two areas you will need to cover.

    PA1 is an online test covering:

    • Legal requirements
    • Record keeping
    • Safe disposal
    • Environmental issues

    PA2 is a practical assessment covering:

    • Legal and safety regulations
    • Interpreting product information
    • Calibrating equipment
    • Use equipment safely
    • Post use checks
  • Careers

    Future courses could be the PAhand held / knapsack sprayer.

  • Other important information

    You must be a minimum of 16 years old. Equipment and PPE will be provided by the college for the purpose of training and assessment. 

    This work is partly based outdoors so appropriate clothing should be worn.

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  • NPTC 021650 PA2 Award in safe application of pesticides using self propelled, mounted, trailed and horizontal boom sprayers (FC)

    Rodbaston College

    Start Date: 16th September 2025

    Code: QRDXAGPA2-1

    Cost: £620

    Part Time: 3 Days

  • NPTC 021650 PA2 Award in safe application of pesticides using self propelled, mounted, trailed and horizontal boom sprayers (FC)

    Rodbaston College

    Start Date: 6th January 2026

    Code: QRDXAGPA2-2

    Cost: £620

    Part Time: 3 Days

  • NPTC 021650 PA2 Award in safe application of pesticides using self propelled, mounted, trailed and horizontal boom sprayers (FC)

    Rodbaston College

    Start Date: 14th April 2026

    Code: QRDXAGPA2-3

    Cost: £620

    Part Time: 3 Days