Free Level 2 PA2 Boom Sprayer Pesticide Course in Ipswich. Classes run at Suffolk New College Suffolk Rural, part-time during the day. You must be 19 or over to apply. This City and Guilds course covers the safe and legal application of pesticides using self-propelled, mounted, or trailed horizontal boom sprayers. It runs over one year at a manageable pace. You'll gain the knowledge and practical skills that agricultural and land-based employers expect.
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 understand the legal requirements for pesticide application in the UK.
You'll learn how to safely operate self-propelled, mounted, and trailed horizontal boom sprayers.
You'll identify the risks pesticides pose to people, wildlife, and the environment.
You'll learn how to calibrate and maintain boom sprayer equipment.
You'll understand how to store and dispose of pesticides correctly.
You'll recognise how weather and ground conditions affect safe spraying.
You'll complete the knowledge and practical elements required for the PA2 certificate.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Suffolk New College Suffolk Rural, with practical elements covering boom sprayer operation and calibration. Assessment includes a written theory test and a practical assessment of your spraying skills. You'll need to demonstrate safe working practices and knowledge of pesticide legislation to pass the City and Guilds 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
Agricultural sprayer operator - applying pesticides on arable and mixed farms
Farm worker - supporting crop protection and land management tasks
Groundskeeper - managing pesticide use on sports pitches or estates
Amenity horticulturist - treating weeds and pests in parks and public spaces
Countryside ranger - controlling invasive species on managed land
Crop production technician - supporting precision farming and spray programmes
What you could study next
PA1 Award in Safe Use of Pesticides - the foundation certificate often taken alongside PA2, covering general pesticide principles.
PA6 Award for Pesticide Application Using a Pedestrian Operated Rotary Atomiser - extends your pesticide licence to additional equipment types.
Level 3 Award in Emergency Response to Pesticide Incidents - useful for supervisory or safety roles on farm.
Level 3 qualifications in Agriculture or Land-based Studies - for those moving into farm management or technical advisory roles.
