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Free Level 2 PA1 and PA6 Pesticide Spraying Course in Enfield – Capel Manor College – Enfield Centre

CostFREE
Duration2 days
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start26 May 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 PA1 and PA6 Pesticide Spraying Course in Enfield. Classes run at Capel Manor College - Enfield Centre over two days. You must be 18 or over and have completed unit 049 before you can enrol. The course covers the safe application of pesticides using handheld equipment, including knapsack sprayers. It meets the requirements for the PA1 and PA6 pesticide spraying qualification, which many employers and contractors ask for. Fees apply, and start dates and costs are subject to change, so check with the centre before booking.

Who this course is for

This nationally recognised qualification is ideal for those who apply pesticides using various handheld applicators such as knapsack sprayers.

Entry requirements

You must be eligible for this course through the London Talent Pathways scheme. Candidates will be eligible if they are a London resident aged 19 or over and applications are prioritised for: People who are unemployed or in low-paid work. Adults with no qualifications or without a Level 2 qualification. Young Londoners aged 19 - 23 and adults aged 50 or over. Disabled Londoners. Londoners from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the legal responsibilities around pesticide use and storage.
  • You'll understand how to assess risks before applying pesticides.
  • You'll practise safe operation of handheld applicators, including knapsack sprayers.
  • You'll learn how to calibrate equipment correctly.
  • You'll understand how to handle, transport, and dispose of pesticides safely.
  • You'll learn how to protect yourself, others, and the environment during application.

How you will learn

Training is classroom based and runs over two days. You'll cover both theory and practical elements. Assessment includes a written test and a practical assessment of your ability to use handheld pesticide application equipment safely and correctly.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Capel Manor College - Enfield Centre 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 using approved treatments
  • Horticulture technician, controlling weeds and pests on site
  • Landscape gardener, working with pesticide application as part of site care
  • Local authority parks worker, applying treatments in public green spaces
  • Agricultural contractor, carrying out pesticide application for landowners

What you could study next

Once you hold the PA1 and PA6 pesticide spraying certificate, you could progress to other PA-unit qualifications covering different application equipment, such as PA2 (boom sprayers) or PA4 (broadcast spreaders). A Level 3 Award in the Management of Landscape and Horticulture may suit those moving into supervisory roles. Some employers also look for a full National Proficiency Tests Council (NPTC) portfolio covering multiple application methods.

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