City & Guilds Limited
Level 2
QN: 601/5145/6
Curriculum Active
City & Guilds Level 2 Award In The Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds Limited. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 222 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
City & Guilds Limited
Syllabus Units
8 Units
Guided Hours
222 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Installing Pesticide Plugs in Tree Stumps
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the legislative and safety regulations relating to pesticide plug installation
- Be able to assess the environmental factors relating to the installation site
- Be able to read and interpret product information
- Be able to prepare pesticide plug application equipment and calculate numbers of plugs required
- Be able to install pesticide plugs
- Know how to carry out post-operational procedures
2
Operating Hand Held Pesticide Injection Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the legislative and safety regulations relating to pesticide injection equipment
- Be able to assess the environmental factors relating to the site
- Be able to read and interpret product information
- Be able to prepare and calibrate the pesticide injection equipment
- Be able to inject pesticide
- Know how to carry out post operation procedures
3
Operating Other Hand Held Applicators Requiring Minimal Calibration
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the legislative and safety regulations relating to applicator use
- Be able to assess the environmental factors relating to the application site
- Be able to read and interpret product information
- Be able to prepare and calibrate a hand held applicator
- Be able to operate the application equipment
- Know how to carry out post-operational procedures
4
Operating pedestrian hand held applicators fitted with hydraulic nozzles or rotary atomisers to apply pesticides to land
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the legislative and safety regulations relating to applicator use
- 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 a hand held pedestrian applicator
- Be able to operate the application equipment
- Know how to carry out post-operational procedures
5
Operating Pedestrian Hand Held Applicators Fitted With Hydraulic Nozzles or Rotary Atomisers to Apply Pesticides to or Near Water
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the legislative and safety regulations relating to applicator use
- 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 a hand held pedestrian applicator
- Be able to operate the application equipment
- Know how to carry out post-operational procedures
6
Operating Pedestrian Hand Held Applicators to Apply Pesticide Pellets or Granules to Land
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the legislative and safety regulations relating to applicator use
- Be able to assess the environmental factors relating to the application site
- Be able to read and interpret product information
- Be able to prepare and calibrate a hand held pedestrian applicator
- Be able to operate the applicator
- Know how to carry out post-operational procedures
7
Operating Pedestrian Hand Held Applicators to Apply Pesticide Pellets or Granules to or Near Water
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the legislative and safety regulations relating to applicator use
- Be able to assess the environmental factors relating to the application site
- Be able to read and interpret product information
- Be able to prepare and calibrate a hand held pedestrian applicator
- Be able to operate the application equipment
- Know how to carry out post-operational procedures
8
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)
- 601/5145/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- City & Guilds Limited
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Dec 2014
- Operational End
- Jul 2026