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Free Level 2 PA2 Boom Sprayer Pesticide Course in Newcastle upon Tyne

CostFREE
Duration1 hour
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start31 Jul 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 PA2 Boom Sprayer Pesticide Course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Northumberland College Kirkley Hall Campus, part-time in the evening. The course takes 1 hour and covers the safe application of pesticides using self-propelled, mounted, or trailed horizontal boom sprayers. You'll learn about pesticide legislation, label interpretation, equipment operation, and how to protect yourself and the environment. To join, you must already hold the Level 2 Award in the Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides (PA1). You'll need to show proof of that certificate before the course starts.

Who this course is for

This course will help you understand your duties under the law and help you become a safe and competent pesticide user. You will learn how to : -Understand of what pesticides are and their �field of use� - Understand state legislation relevant to pesticide application - Interpret and use label information - Take the appropriate action to protect yourself and the environment - Operate equipment - Apply, store and transport pesticides safely - Maintain equipment for the application of pesticides to a safe standard - Dispose of the pesticides and containers safely - Record information

Entry requirements

You should hold a certificate of competence in the following unit: - Level 2 Award in the Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides (PA1) (Verification of this units must be produced prior to the start of the course.)

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what pesticides are and how they are classified by field of use.
  • You'll learn the state legislation that governs pesticide application in the UK.
  • You'll interpret and apply label information correctly before using any product.
  • You'll identify the right steps to protect yourself, others, and the environment during application.
  • You'll operate self-propelled, mounted, and trailed horizontal boom sprayer equipment.
  • You'll apply, store, and transport pesticides safely and in line with legal requirements.
  • You'll maintain and check sprayer equipment to keep it in safe working order.

How you will learn

The course is delivered in a classroom setting at Northumberland College Kirkley Hall Campus. You'll cover the theory of pesticide legislation, label reading, equipment operation, and safe handling. Assessment is through a written test set by City and Guilds. You must produce your PA1 certificate before the course begins.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northumberland College Kirkley Hall Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. You must bring proof of your PA1 certificate, as verification is required before the course can begin.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Agricultural sprayer operator, applying pesticides on farms and estates
  • Groundskeeper or greenkeeper, managing turf and amenity land
  • Horticulture technician, maintaining crops and growing areas
  • Forestry worker, treating trees and woodland areas
  • Amenity contractor, working on parks, roadsides, or public green spaces
  • Farm worker with pesticide application responsibilities

What you could study next

Once you hold the PA2 qualification, you can work toward further pesticide application certificates for other equipment types, such as the PA6 Award for handheld applicators or the PA4 Award for broadcast and spot treatment equipment. These are also City and Guilds qualifications and expand the range of work you're legally certified to carry out. Many operators build a portfolio of PA certificates to cover all the equipment used on their site.

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