Free Level 2 PA1 and PA6 Pesticide Spraying Course in Ipswich. Classes run at Suffolk New College Suffolk Rural, part-time during the day. This free PA1 and PA6 pesticide spraying course is open to adults aged 19 or over. You'll learn how to handle, mix, and apply pesticides safely using pedestrian hand-held equipment. The course covers legislation, risk assessment, and correct spraying techniques. It typically runs over one year.
Who this course is for
Please see view the course at http://www.suffolk.ac.uk/courses
Entry requirements
Ages 19+
What you will learn
You'll identify the legal requirements for pesticide use in the UK.
You'll assess risks before and during pesticide application.
You'll select and inspect pedestrian hand-held spraying equipment correctly.
You'll mix and prepare pesticide products safely.
You'll apply pesticides accurately using pedestrian hand-held equipment.
You'll follow correct procedures for cleaning and storing equipment after use.
You'll handle and dispose of pesticide waste in line with regulations.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at the centre, covering the theory behind safe pesticide use. Assessment includes a written theory test and a practical assessment where you demonstrate safe application using pedestrian hand-held equipment. Both elements must be passed to achieve the City and Guilds Level 2 Award.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Suffolk New College Suffolk Rural will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Grounds maintenance operative, applying pesticides on managed land
Greenkeeper, maintaining turf on golf courses and sports pitches
Horticulture technician, controlling weeds and pests in growing environments
Farm worker, supporting crop protection on agricultural land
Local authority parks operative, maintaining public green spaces
Landscape gardener, treating weeds and pests on client sites
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in The Safe Application of Pesticides Using Boom Sprayers (PA2) - extends your licence to tractor-mounted and trailed boom equipment, widening the work you can take on.
Level 3 Award in Safe Use of Pesticides - suitable if you move into a supervisory or advisory role.
Level 2 Certificate in Horticulture - broadens your practical skills across the wider horticulture sector.
