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Level 2 PA2 Boom Sprayer Course in Ilkeston

Cost£250.00
Duration1 week
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Safe Application of Pesticides Using Self-Propelled, Mounted or Trailed Horizontal Boom Sprayers (PA2) Course in Ilkeston. Classes run at Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus over one week, with theory and practical sessions delivered on-site. You must have passed your PA1 Foundation module before enrolling, and be proficient in operating a tractor or side-astride ATV. The course prepares you for the NPTC Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Pesticides, with assessment arranged on a separate day.

Who this course is for

This one-day course aims to prepare participants for the NPTC Certificate of Competence in the ‘Safe Use of Pesticides’ qualification. The course also includes assessment, to be arranged on a separate day.

Entry requirements

All candidates must be over the age of 16 and be physically fit. You must have passed your PA1 Foundation module.  You should also be proficient in the use and operation of a tractor and/or side-astride ATV.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of current pesticide legislation and codes of practice.
  • You'll learn to apply pesticides safely using a field crop sprayer fitted with nozzles.
  • You'll identify and select attachments, prepare machinery, and calibrate equipment.
  • You'll operate spraying equipment in line with current legislation.
  • You'll safely dispose of unwanted pesticides and containers, and clean equipment correctly.
  • You'll identify faults and conditions when spraying could cause harm to yourself or others.

How you will learn

Learning is both theory and practical, delivered on-site at Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus. The course covers classroom-based knowledge of legislation and safe working practices alongside hands-on practical training with spraying equipment. Assessment is arranged on a separate day from the main course day.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to bring your own: steel toe-capped boots or wellingtons, a spray suit, and rubber gloves approved for pesticide use. Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus will confirm any further requirements before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Agricultural sprayer operator: applying pesticides to field crops on farms.
  • Farm worker: supporting crop protection and machinery operations.
  • Groundskeeper or greenkeeper: managing land using approved pesticide methods.
  • Horticultural technician: working with pesticide application in commercial growing.
  • Countryside or estate worker: maintaining land in line with pesticide regulations.

What you could study next

After completing the safe application of pesticides using self-propelled, mounted or trailed horizontal boom sprayers (PA2) qualification, you could work toward other NPTC pesticide modules, such as PA6 (hand-held and pedestrian-controlled equipment) or PA4 (broadcast and spot treatment). Together, these build toward a broader NPTC Certificate of Competence in Safe Use of Pesticides, which many employers in agriculture and land management require.

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