Level 2 PA1 – Safe Use of Pesticides Course & Assessment

Lantra or C&G
Our Level 2 PA1 foundation training & assessment course in the Safe Use of Pesticides is for you if you are employed within the agriculture or horticulture industries, and if you are responsible for the storage, handling and application of pesticides. This course is a prerequisite if you want to sit further modules such as PA6.It will help you develop your knowledge of health and safety and legislation enabling you to work safely and effectively out in the field. Includes NPTC or LANTRA Assessment & qualification .
Course Ref: PST01
Duration: 1 Day
Max. Candidates: 12
Awarding Body: Lantra or C&G
Price: £260.00 Plus VAT
Course details PDF Dates & availability
Level 2 PA1 – Safe Use of Pesticides Course & Assessment
Level 2 PA1 – Safe Use of Pesticides Course & Assessment
Level 2 PA1 – Safe Use of Pesticides Course & Assessment
Level 2 PA1 – Safe Use of Pesticides Course & Assessment
Level 2 PA1 – Safe Use of Pesticides Course & Assessment

Both onsite and offsite booking available

Course information

You will need to make your own provision for lunch. Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be available all day.

Please advise the office of any reasonable adjustments five days prior to the course. Link to Reasonable Adjustments Policy

Our course is aimed at anyone using, or looking to use, professional pesticide products in industries like agriculture, horticulture and forestry.

Please bring photographic proof of ID and City & Guilds number (if held). To obtain your City & Guilds individual candidate number please call 02476 857300.

Greenway Training will provide the equipment.

Candidates should arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled course in preparation for a prompt start and be dressed appropriately in work type clothing and bring reading glasses (if required).

This Level 2 qualification is a purely theory-based multiple-choice test sat under exam conditions.

This is a nationally recognised vocational qualification in the land-based sector, Equivalent to a Level 2 academic qualification like GCSEs.

Additional information

Please email the office with a site contact name, number and what3words reference. Please inform us of any site security requirements one week prior to your course.

Please ensure there is a dry and warm classroom type space with wifi connection and full access to w.c. facilities.

Greenway Training will provide the equipment required.

Booking Terms and Conditions

Please download to view full details of our cancellation policy (minimum of 14 days’ notice).

T&Cs PDF

Once complete, learners will be able to;

  • Understand your duties under the law and help you become a safe and competent pesticide user
  • Understand what pesticides are and their ‘field of use’
  • State legislation relevant to pesticide application
  • Interpret and use label information
  • Take the appropriate action to protect yourself and the environment
  • Store and transport pesticides safely
  • Dispose of the pesticides and containers safely
  • Record information.

Pre requisites for this course

  • The ability to read and comprehend English.
  • Due to the nature of the training a minimum level of fitness will be required for specific operations. Whilst we would not want to disadvantage you as a learner, it is an essential requirement.
  • >16 years old

Dates and availability

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Start DateDurationLocationAvailabilityAction
15/12/2025 1 Day Greenway Training Centre 3 Spaces
05/01/2026 1 Day Greenway Training Centre 8 Spaces
12/01/2026 1 Day Greenway Training Centre 6 Spaces
26/01/2026 1 Day Greenway Training Centre 8 Spaces
09/02/2026 1 Day Greenway Training Centre 12 Spaces
23/02/2026 1 Day Greenway Training Centre 11 Spaces
09/03/2026 1 Day Greenway Training Centre 12 Spaces
23/03/2026 1 Day Greenway Training Centre 12 Spaces
13/04/2026 1 Day Greenway Training Centre 11 Spaces
27/04/2026 1 Day Greenway Training Centre 12 Spaces

Location

Greenway Training Centre

Thickthorn Farm,
Lyneham,
Wiltshire
SN15 4DY

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