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Free Level 2 PA1 Pesticides Course in Pulborough – Brinsbury College

CostFREE
Duration2 days
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyMultiple awarding bodies
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About this course

Free Level 2 PA1 Pesticides Course in Pulborough. Classes run at Brinsbury College over two days. If your work involves applying pesticides commercially, UK law requires you to hold a pa1 pesticides qualification under the Plant Protection Products (Sustainable Use) Regulations 2012. This free pa1 pesticides course for adults covers the legal requirements, codes of practice, and safe handling methods you need to meet that standard. You must be 16 or over and have a good working understanding of English and maths.

Who this course is for

The Code of Practice for Using Plant Protection Products states “By Law everyone who uses pesticides professionally must have received adequate training in using pesticides safely”.

Candidates are strongly advised to ensure that they will be able to meet the standards required in the assessment.

Candidates will cover the following to achieve the qualification:

  • Know the legislative requirements and codes of practice relating to the use of pesticides
  • Understand the relevance of product information
  • Know how to minimise the risk of human contamination and implement emergency procedures

Entry requirements

If your job involves applying pesticides in a commercial role then you are legally required by the Plant Protection Products (Sustainable Use) Regulations (2012) to take this qualification.

Applicants must be aged 16 and over and must have a good written and verbal understanding of English and Mathematics.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the legislative requirements for using pesticides professionally in the UK.
  • You'll learn the codes of practice set out for using plant protection products safely.
  • You'll identify the risks pesticides pose to people, wildlife, and the environment.
  • You'll know how to store, transport, and dispose of pesticides correctly.
  • You'll understand how to select and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • You'll learn how to read and follow pesticide product labels and safety data sheets.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based and runs over two days at Brinsbury College. You'll learn through taught sessions covering legislation, safe handling, and codes of practice. Assessment is by a written test. You need to demonstrate that you meet the required standard before sitting the assessment, so the provider advises you to prepare thoroughly beforehand.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Brinsbury College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Grounds maintenance operative, applying pesticides on managed land
  • Agricultural worker, handling plant protection products on farm
  • Horticulture technician, treating crops or ornamental plants commercially
  • Local authority parks operative, maintaining public green spaces
  • Golf course greenkeeper, managing turf with approved treatments
  • Amenity contractor, providing weed and pest control services

What you could study next

  • PA6 Pesticides Qualification (hand-held applicators) - covers handheld boom and knapsack sprayer use, required for many grounds and amenity roles.
  • PA2 Pesticides Qualification (boom sprayers) - needed if you operate tractor-mounted or trailed boom sprayers in agriculture.
  • Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Pesticides - broadens your knowledge across different application methods and environments.
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