About the course
This training and assessment programme covers Unit 151 of the Award, Operating Pedestrian Hand Held Applicators Fitted With Hydraulic Nozzles or Rotary Atomisers to Apply Pesticides to Land
The trainign lasts one day and costs £380.
The assessment is held on a separate day by appointment, usually the same week as the training.
Course Coverage
Applicator set-up Nozzles
Read and interpret labels
Calibration and calculation
Equipment
Environmental Risk Assessment
Application of pesticide to area
Cleaning sprayer and PPE Application Records
Key Information
Location: Preston Campus
Start date: Monday 29th June 2026
Tuition Fee: £380
Course length: One Year (one week)
Entry requirements & additional information
Candidates must have achieved the L2 Award in the Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides (PA1). To be able to access the course material, candidates who have not completed the qualifiations within the last 3-5 years, must have evidence of a refersher completed by a reputable trainer. We reccomend refresher training every 3 years to stay abreast of legistartion updates.
Candidates must hold a formal qualification in tractor driving or have significant expereince.
The course and assessment covers basic callibration maths so candidates should have good basic maths skills.
The assessments are conducted by an external assessor
and consist of some theory and callibration discussions followed by a practical
assessment. The assessment takes approximately 2 hours and takes place in the
days following the course. Allocated assessment days will be provided with
joining instructions.
Other units of the L2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment (QCF)
L2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment (QCF) - Near Water (PA6aw)
Candidates are expected to provide their own PPE for both the training and assessments. A list will be provided up on application.
All candidates must bring photo ID to the training and assessment.
The tractor and sprayer is provided for both the training and assessment