Lantra Awards
Level 2
QN: 610/6824/X
Curriculum Active
Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides using Pellet and Granular Equipment
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Lantra Awards. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 56 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Lantra Awards
Syllabus Units
2 Units
Guided Hours
56 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Principles of the safe use and application of pesticides
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the regulations regarding the safe use of pesticides
- Understand product information
- Understand the hazards and risks associated with pesticide
- Understand the importance of personal safety
- Understand the measures to take to deal with pesticide poisoning
- Understand the operator’s responsibility for safe working practices
- Understand the requirements for protected areas
- Understand the importance of minimising the risk to the environment and protecting wildlife
- Understand how to deal with an incident
- Understand factors to consider when keeping records of pesticide use.
2
Safe application of pellet and granular pesticides using mounted or trailed equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the legislative and safety regulations relating to the application of pelleted and granular pesticides
- Be able to assess the environmental factors to be considered when handling and applying pesticides
- Be able to read and interpret product label information
- Be able to prepare the application equipment
- Be able to calibrate the application equipment
- Be able to operate the application equipment
- Know how to carry out post-operational procedures.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/6824/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Lantra Awards
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Feb 2026