City & Guilds Limited
Level 2
QN: 601/5141/9
Curriculum Active
City & Guilds Level 2 Award In Safe Application of Pesticides Using Self Propelled, Mounted or Trailed Horizontal Boom Sprayers
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds Limited. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 166 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
City & Guilds Limited
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
166 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Operating Mounted, Trailed and Self Propelled Air/Fluid Nozzle Horizontal Boom Sprayers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the legislative and safety regulations relating to application equipment
- Be able to assess the environmental factors relating to mixing and application
- Be able to read and interpret product information
- Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator
- Be able to operate the application equipment
- Know how to carry out post-operational procedures
2
Operating Mounted or Trailed Wick Type Applicators
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the legislative and safety regulations relating to application equipment
- Be able to assess the environmental factors relating to the mixing and application site
- Be able to read and interpret product information
- Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator
- Be able to operate the application equipment
- Know how to carry out post-operational procedures
3
Operating Mounted, Trailed and Self Propelled Downward Air Assisted Horizontal Boom Sprayers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the legislative and safety regulations relating to application equipment
- Be able to assess the environmental factors relating to mixing and application
- Be able to read and interpret product information
- Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator
- Be able to operate the application equipment
- Know how to carry out post-operational procedures
4
Operating Mounted, Trailed and Self Propelled Hydraulic Nozzle or Rotary Atomiser Horizontal Boom Sprayers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the legislative and safety regulations relating to application equipment
- Be able to assess the environmental factors relating to the mixing and application site
- Be able to read and interpret product information
- Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator
- Be able to operate the application equipment
- Know how to carry out post-operational procedures
5
Operating Vehicle Mounted Kerb Sprayers Fitted with Hydraulic Nozzles/Rotary Atomisers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the legislative and safety regulations relating to application equipment
- Be able to assess the environmental factors relating to mixing and application
- Be able to read and interpret product information
- Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator
- Be able to operate the application equipment
- Know how to carry out post-operational procedures
6
Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the legislative requirements and codes of practice relating to the use of pesticides on land
- Understand the relevance of pesticide product information
- Know how to minimise the risk of human contamination and implement emergency procedures
- Know how to store and transport pesticides safely
- Know how to manage and dispose of surplus pesticide and waste materials
- Know the record keeping requirements
- Know how to minimise the risk of environmental contamination and implement emergency procedures
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/5141/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- City & Guilds Limited
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Dec 2014
- Operational End
- Jul 2026