City & Guilds NPTC L2 Award in Safe Application of Pesticides Using Self Propelled, Mounted, Trailed Horizontal Boom Sprayers (Tractor) (PA2)

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 training 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

Course length: One Year (one week)

Available course dates: Please select the appropriate campus and start date to apply online.

Preston Campus
Monday 12th April 2027
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Preston Campus
Monday 29th June 2026
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Preston Campus
Monday 7th September 2026
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Preston Campus
Monday 5th October 2026
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Preston Campus
Monday 8th March 2027
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Preston Campus
Monday 14th June 2027

Entry requirements & additional information

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 training 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
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