LANTRA Level 2 Safe Use of Pesticides and Vehicle Mounted Boom Sprayers Training and Qualification [PA1&PA2]

Lantra
This is a two day LANTRA training course followed by a Level 2 LANTRA assessment. It is suitable for anyone who uses vehicle mounted / trailer boom-spraying equipment (hydraulic nozzle) as part of their work. Price includes assessment.
Course Ref: PA1/PA2/6755
Duration: 2 Days
Max. Candidates: 8
Awarding Body: Lantra
Price: £795.00 Plus VAT
LANTRA Level 2 Safe Use of Pesticides and Vehicle Mounted Boom Sprayers Training and Qualification [PA1&PA2]

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

It is suitable for anyone who uses vehicle mounted / trailer boom-spraying equipment (hydraulic nozzle) as part of their work.

Please bring photographic proof of ID and Lantra ID number (if held).

Greenway Training will provide the equipment.

Candidates should arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled course in preparation for a prompt start.

Candidates need to be dressed appropriately in work type clothing and bring a waterproof coat, wellington boots and reading glasses (if required).

This is a Level 2 qualification, which is independently assessed. The price of the course includes the cost of the assessment.

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

The qualification is assessed through a combination of written examinations. which are often multiple-choice tests, and practical assessments that involve direct observation and questioning by an approved assessor. The specific combination depends on the qualification, with some being purely theory-based (PA1) while others, like the forestry certificates, require a practical demonstration of skills.

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.

Please ensure that there is a boom sprayer available available. We will also require a covered area for maintenance and calibration of the knapsack together with a large outdoor space for the practical, an area of at least 50m X 100m.

PPE comprising of spray coveralls, measuring jugs, wellington boots, 30cm nitrile gloves.

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;

  • Identify and describe how vehicle mounted spraying equipment works
  • Prepare and set up vehicle mounted/trailed spraying machines
  • Identify and describe how a spraying machine works
  • Choose and use the correct nozzles for any application
  • Set and calibrate the machine for a given application
  • Fill vehicle mounted spraying equipment safely
  • Clean and decontaminate all the equipment safely
  • Service the machine
  • Operate a spraying machine safely and effectively.

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.

Dates and availability

Contact us for instructor availability, courses run on demand

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Location

Greenway Training Centre

Thickthorn Farm,
Lyneham,
Wiltshire
SN15 4DY

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