0216-74 - City & Guilds Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Self-Propelled, Mounted or Trailed Horizontal Boom Sprayers (PA2)

This qualification replaces 0216-50 on January 16th 2026.

This is an independently assessed qualification.

Learners must have achieved the Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides (PA1) (or equivalent) before being assessed for this qualification.

This qualification is designed specifically for those who wish to apply pesticides using self-propelled, mounted or trailed horizontal boom sprayers.

To achieve this qualification, candidates must successfully achieve a one to one practical observation with oral questioning.

POS Documentation:

To download the POS documentation click on the relevant bullet point below.

 Module CodeDescription
0216-201 Principles of safe handling and application of pesticides (PA1)
0216-290 Level 2 Operating mounted, trailed and self-propelled hydraulic nozzle or rotary atomiser horizontal boom sprayers (PA2A)
0216-291 Level 2 Operating vehicle mounted kerb sprayers fitted with hydraulic nozzles/rotary atomisers (PA2AR)
0216-292 Level 2 Operating mounted or trailed band sprayers (PA2B)
0216-293 Level 2 Operating mounted, trailed and self-propelled twin fluid nozzle horizontal boom sprayers (PA2C)
0216-294 Level 2 Operating mounted, trailed and self-propelled downward air assisted horizontal boom sprayers (PA2E)
0216-295 Level 2 Operating mounted or trailed wick/brush type applicators (PA2F)
0216-832 Principles of safe handling and application of pesticides (PA1)