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This online learning course is an essential guide, explaining what should be reported and why. It’s designed for everyone to use and has been approved by IIRSM and accredited for CPD for your reassurance. Work towards compliance with RIDDOR 2013 with this IIRSM Approved Accident Reporting training.
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Looking to deepen your understanding of vertebrate and invertebrate pests to advance your pest management skills? This course is aimed at those already working in pest control who now wish to gain a more in-depth knowledge of insect and rodent biology.
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This bitesize (10-minute) online Anger Management training course teaches staff how to effectively manage anger, improving their wellbeing and relationships as a result. Staff will learn more about the importance of working with this emotion - at home, at work, and in public.
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This IIRSM-approved Anti-Bribery Training programme has been designed to be used by anyone who could be exposed to bribery or corruption. This course explains what bribery is and helps to increase understanding of situations where gifts and hospitality shouldn’t be offered or accepted.
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Being aware of asbestos, where it is found and the risks of exposure are essential for a pest professional working in pest control. This online course provides an awareness-level introduction to the dangers of working with asbestos. It helps employers comply with the law by ensuring that their employees are appropriately trained to work safely.
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This Assessing Mental Capacity training course guides you through the process of assessing a person's mental capacity to make decisions for themselves. This short course looks at the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the five fundamental principles involved in assessing mental capacity.
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Technical Inspectors and Field Biologists draw up reports, make recommendations and build effective relationships with their customers. They will prepare quality assurance reports regarding pest control activity for their organisations.
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Do you regularly deal with bed bug infestations? Do you want to gain a more detailed knowledge of bed bugs? Attending this online classroom training course will teach you about bed bug biology, behaviour and how to achieve control.
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This IOSH-approved Online Resilience Training course will provide your staff with the tools needed to build resilience to manage challenges better and maintain good personal well-being in the face of adversity. It includes the critical components of resilience and is a simple yet effective course that is CPD accredited and suitable for all levels of staff.
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This short online learning course provides practical steps and conscientious guidance to help prevent, identify and confidently confront bullying and harassment at work. It's CPD accredited and will help you work towards various current legislation.
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This IIRSM-approved Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace training course is for the leaders and managers in your organisation. This short online learning course will help management to create a positive culture by providing practical guidance for preventing, handling and tackling bullying and harassment at work.
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During this course you will consider bird legislation and what this means to you, how to identify different bird populations and how to proof and control. The BPCA Certificate in Bird Management accreditation involves online learning, virtual or classroom training and an online assessment.
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Verify your experience as an advanced technician with an industry-recognised award. You’ll need at least two years of experience working in pest management and a solid understanding of professional practice. If you’ve already achieved your Level 2 Award in Pest Management and want to progress in your career, look no further than the Certificated Advanced Technician (CAT) programme for pest technicians.
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Field Biologists are vital within food sites. This exam is for technicians working in the food manufacturing industry who wish to develop their skills and become Field Biologists. Field biologists are industry experts who help businesses comply with audit standards, especially those in food processing. They use their knowledge to guide pest management teams effectively.
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Challenge yourself by assessing your expertise in pest control techniques, technical report writing, customer service, and audit standards explanation. Retailers are placing increasing demands on pest control service companies to provide service above the level of technicians.
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This short online micro-learning course will help you become more confident and effective in the workplace by improving your communication skills.
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A major part of a pest professional's working lives relates to health and safety. We need to risk assess our workplace, our day-to-day tasks, our vehicles and any sites we visit to conduct pest management work. Completing Risk Assessments can be quite an onerous task if you haven't done it before.
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This short online course provides the most effective techniques and strategies for handling and resolving conflict in the workplace. Conflict can occur in any workplace; this course is, therefore, suitable for all industry sectors. Understand the types of conflict and learn how to prevent conflict with this short course.
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This bitesize online Confidence Building Training course is designed for all levels of employees and aims to help the user understand the effect confidence can have in the workplace and their personal lives
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The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health to protect people from ill health caused by exposure to those substances.
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This bitesize (15-minute) Critical Thinking Training course has been designed to help staff use essential logical tools to analyse problems and develop "outside the box" solutions. With staff dealing with new technologies and working on more complex projects, Critical Thinking has become one of the most sought-after skills in the modern workplace.
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The customer service range of modules offers insights into appropriate and effective pest control customer service, from sending emails to handling complaints.
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This short cyber awareness course includes some straightforward, practical steps that will help to protect computers, networks, software, and data from unauthorised access. Our online cyber security training will help you protect your business from cyberattacks whilst giving staff the practical tools they need to stay safe online.
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This Disability Awareness and Inclusion course provides users with more in-depth knowledge about the equal opportunities those with disabilities should be given. You'll learn how both visible and invisible disabilities might impact someone's working life and what you can do to make sure that people with disabilities are given equal consideration and fair access to the same opportunities as others.
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Our DSE Training helps you work towards compliance with The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992. It helps DSE users avoid RSI, headaches, eyestrain, and back problems, all of which are proven to contribute to absenteeism.
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This driver awareness training course has been designed for those who drive as part of their job, including commuting. The course is IOSH and RoSPA-approved and is accredited for CPD.
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This IIRSM-approved Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training has been designed to equip employers, managers, and employees with the knowledge to recognise the signs and symptoms of substance abuse. You learn to understand the effects addiction has on both physical and mental health and to make clear the impact substance abuse has on a workplace and their legal responsibilities regarding it.
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This Effective Decision-Making Training course has been designed to help the user understand how they can improve their decision-making.and decisiveness. The course offers advice that helps users implement what they have learnt into real-world scenarios.
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This IIRSM-approved Effective Remote Working Training course is aimed at employees who regularly work remotely or work from home. This course will provide tools to ensure high levels of productivity and job satisfaction can be maintained, as well as cover the importance of communication for those based remotely.
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his bitesize (10-minute) Effective Meetings Training course helps staff to understand meeting etiquette. You'll learn the different roles and responsibilities people have in meetings. This session includes actionable tips to help staff improve their participation in face-to-face and virtual meetings.
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This Electrical Safety Training Course offers practical advice and guidance for safety when working around electricity. Work towards legal compliance with current legislation with our IOSH-approved Electrical Safety Training.
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This 10-minute bitesize Emotional Intelligence Training course has been designed to help users understand the basics of what it means to be emotionally intelligent and the vital part it plays inside and outside the workplace.
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This IIRSM and Citation-approved EDI Training course was created in collaboration with global EDI experts and introduces the protected characteristics, discrimination, victimisation, and unfair treatment within a professional environment.
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This Eye Protection Training course is your go-to course for identifying hazards and the risks they pose to your eyes. You'll cover using the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), first-aid advice, and how to manage risks.
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Whatever environment you operate in, all staff are legally required to have fire awareness training. Get the basics covered, keep your workplace safe and work towards compliance with current legislation with this online training course.
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This online fire extinguisher training course helps learners recognise the different types of fire extinguishers, know which should be used for different types of fires, and how to use each type. This course is RoSPA-approved and gives your staff the right tools to control a small fire using a fire extinguisher.
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A complete, in-depth fire warden training course will educate your employees to become fully trained fire wardens or fire marshals. Our online course is IOSH and RoSPA-approved and CPD accredited, helping you comply with the Fire Safety Order 2005 and other current legislation.
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This First Aid Appointed Person Course is designed to educate a designated individual within an organisation about their responsibilities as a First Aid Appointed Person. Skills for Care endorses this course, one of our shortest courses at just 20 minutes long for your convenience.
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Taking this course provides employees with a refresher for their practical first aid training or as an introduction to first aid for employees who are due to take a practical course. This first-aid refresher course suits the requirements of workplaces of various sizes and industries, such as pest management, care, construction, education, and hospitality.
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This online Emergency First Aid at Work training is essential for emergency first aiders in the workplace. Emergencies can happen at any time, in any place, so it is essential that employees and employers are equipped with the skills to help someone when an accident or emergency occurs. This refresher course is perfect for emergency first-aiders in any workplace or industry.
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Flies are a pest associated with the spread of disease, so it’s therefore critical to control them appropriately. Correct management of this pest and the correct procedures to eradicate them can help to manage the problem of flies in public health environments.
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This Food Allergy Awareness training is essential for those producing, selling or handling food. All staff handling food should thoroughly understand allergens and the potential dangers surrounding them.
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The BPCA Foundation Certificate in Pest Management is for new pest control technicians and all pest control team members who support technicians but do not carry out pest control themselves. This online learning course provides a valuable insight into what is involved in pest management and control and what a pest control technician does as part of their role.
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If you're new to the sector, give your insect pest knowledge a leg up ahead of taking your Level 2 Award in Pest Management. The online course will cover the main rodent and insect pest species that pest technicians are most likely to encounter.
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This IIRSM-approved GDPR advanced training is for employees who need to know about their duties and responsibilities under the GDPR in the UK and those who are enforcing or managing data protection in their workplace.
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Most areas of a pest management business require the disclosure of some personal data. Whether you realise it or not, every day, you’ll be collecting and analysing data for a variety of purposes. This short online micro-learning course explores the regulations set out under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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This Gender Identity and Expression Training course has been designed to give users a basic understanding of gender identity and the importance of gender expression in all aspects of life. Our accredited course is the perfect starting point for those who wish to learn more about the topic and actively show their support.
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Looking to branch out into squirrel control? This course is aimed at those already working in pest control who now wish to gain a more in-depth knowledge of grey squirrels and their control. On this course, you will learn why the classification of grey squirrels is essential and gain knowledge of the different control measure options for grey squirrels.
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Exposure to vibration may not sound particularly dangerous, but the effects are accumulative, progressive and irreversible. However, they are also preventable. This Hand Arm Vibration Awareness training course looks at the effects of hand-arm vibration, who’s at risk, how to recognise the damage it causes, and what can be done to reduce harmful exposure.
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Are you a new pest controller looking to supplement your theoretical knowledge with some practical skills? This course is aimed at those with little or no experience working in pest control environments.
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This short online micro-learning course explores health and safety regulations, as well as provides information and guidance on creating a safe working environment. Health and Safety compliance in the workplace is the responsibility of both employers and employees.
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We have developed this IIRSM-approved HR Compliance and Wellbeing Essentials Training course for employees at all levels. This course will help them understand key HR areas and current legislation whilst promoting a positive, equal culture in the workplace.
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Wildlife Management maintains populations of wild animals at levels consistent with the best interest of wildlife and the public. Pest management professionals need to maintain the highest levels of risk management for their customers whilst being aware of non-target species and animals protected by legislation.
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In the UK, one in three reported accidents involves a ladder. Around ten fatalities and 1,200 serious injuries occur each year due to their incorrect use. Reducing the risks involved with working on ladders is essential for the safety of all pest technicians
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Accelerate your development as a manager with motivational, effective and engaging online training for pest management professionals. This short online micro-learning course is designed to improve the skills and confidence of managers and leaders.
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Whether you work directly with food or you work in a food premises as part of your job, you need to know about food safety. For anyone working with food, safety is paramount. By understanding the basics of food safety, you can achieve a better result in your own job.
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Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, everyone is responsible for their health and safety and everyone around them at work. To ensure safety, we must understand what we are responsible for and what others do to maintain our safety.
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Safety is absolutely crucial when handling food. Having a solid grasp of food safety fundamentals not only ensures your well-being but also enhances your performance on the job. The Level 3 Food Safety course develops the knowledge gained on the Level 2 Food Safety course.
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Fumigation is a specialist subject and differs from conventional chemical methods of pest control. This qualification enables you to use fumigants to control invertebrate pests in several disciplines, including containers, silos, warehouses and ships.
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Our Literacy Skills short online micro-learning course has been designed to help you understand how to prepare and write an effective report. The online programme explores a variety of literary features, which add structure and style to pest management professionals’ writing while reinforcing the fundamental rules of spelling and grammar.
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This CPD-accredited Lone Worker Safety Training is an essential eLearning course that helps lone workers stay safe when commuting and working alone.
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This IOSH-Approved Managing Anxiety Training course provides an introduction to what anxiety is and how differently it can affect different people. The course offers simple and memorable CBT ideas and techniques for our learners to approach better, understand and manage worrisome/anxious thoughts daily - things we all experience.
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This Menopause Awareness Training course has been designed for the use of all employees across any industry sector to understand menopause better. You'll learn what adjustments can be made to support menopausal employees and how they can offer support.
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This Mental Health Training raises awareness of ill-mental health (particularly stress, depression and anxiety), and provides tools and guidance for daily well-being management. It's the only course to achieve an IOSH-Approval and won the THS Health & Safety Award in 2020.
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This IIRSM-approved Mental Health Awareness Training for Managers is designed to make management teams aware of mental health issues and illnesses inside and outside the workplace. The course provides wellbeing-management techniques and aims to reduce mental health stigma at work.
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Want to try your hand at contract management or looking to understand bids and tender writing better? This course is designed for business owners, contract managers or anyone who wants to learn more about this key aspect of the pest control sector.
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Our Manual Handling online course helps pest control employers ensure that they and their employees are sufficiently trained in the principles and practices of safe manual handling. This online learning provides the necessary information and training for organisations to understand more about the risks associated with manual handling.
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This bitesize (10-minute) online Mindfulness Training course aims to help the user understand and practice mindfulness in any situation, in or outside the workplace. Our course teaches staff the benefits of mindfulness and is designed for all levels of employees in any organisation.
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This course provides knowledge on how to report, acknowledge and handle modern slavery in and around the workplace. This Online Modern Slavery Training Course is for everyone.
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This course is aimed at those already working in pest control who now wish to gain a more in-depth knowledge of the principles of mole control. This practical classroom course is aimed at pest control technicians who are looking to develop new skills or advance or refresh their existing skills around professional mole control.
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This comprehensive online New and Expectant Mothers training programme provides employers and employees with everything they need to know about returning to work post-pregnancy and considerations for expectant mothers.
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This online Noise Awareness Training course examines how to recognise and reduce exposure to noise at work. Particularly suitable for those working in Construction or Industrial environments, as well as Hospitality and Leisure professionals.
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Looking to deepen your understanding of non-native species to advance your pest management skills? This course is aimed at those already working in pest control who now wish to gain a more in-depth knowledge of non-native pests and their control.
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This short online micro-learning course is designed to help develop potential and improve employment skills for pest management professionals through interactive online learning.
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Understanding common pests and how to identify signs of possible pest problems will help you raise concerns with your manager and/or clients. This course is designed for cleaning operatives whose role does not directly involve pest eradication, but who may come into contact with situations that require the services of a professional pest controller.
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Working in the pest management industry in a non-technical role can be challenging if you don't have a background in the sector. You will need basic pest control knowledge to deal with customer enquiries, even though you won't be doing treatments yourself.
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Looking to deepen your understanding of formulations and active ingredients to advance your pest management skills? Aimed at those already working in pest control who now wish to gain a more in-depth knowledge of pesticides, this one-day online classroom course is perfect for furthering their studies.
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This Personal Protective Equipment Training programme is for people whose job requires them to wear any PPE. It highlights the importance of wearing the PPE that has been provided, wearing it correctly, and looking after it properly.
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Ants are an often overlooked group of pests. But with the number of problematic species increasing and regular changes in the safe use of pesticides, it's an excellent time to increase your knowledge of ants and their control.
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This Presentation Skills Training course has been designed to help the user understand the benefits of a good presentation. You'll learn the importance of identifying the aim of a presentation and how to deliver an effective presentation successfully.
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Pest identification is the first and most crucial step in any pest management situation. Accurate identification is critical since appropriate management methods may vary dramatically for each pest.
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This training is the perfect starting point for improving anyone’s problem-solving skillset and understanding the importance of problem-solving.
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Our bitesize (10-minute) Responding to Change Training Course will help employees feel more prepared when handling change. They will better understand their natural reactions to change and how to manage them so that their response to change improves and they become more open to embracing change.
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Develop the skills and knowledge you require as a public health pest control technician, covering techniques for managing rats, mice, wasps, flies, bed bugs and more. Study for your RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management with a 5-day classroom course and six weeks’ worth of online learning with BPCA.
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Study for your RSPH Level 2 Certificate in Pest Management with this 8-day classroom course and 6 weeks’ worth of online learning with BPCA. The Level 2 Certificate in Pest Management training course prepares those beginning their pest management career with both the knowledge and skills to become a professional pest management technician.
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Anyone wishing to sell or use Aluminium Phosphide to control rats, rabbits, moles will require an accredited certificate in the safe use of Aluminium Phosphide. Aluminium Phosphide if not used correctly, is extremely dangerous.
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You've heard the phrase "root cause analysis", but what does it really mean, and how can you make it work for you? It can be argued that in pest management, root cause analysis (RCA) is the most critical element to achieving successful control of any pest species.
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This Sexual Harassment Awareness Training course has been designed for everyone and aims to raise awareness of workplace sexual harassment. This IIRSM-approved Sexual Harassment Awareness Training course has been designed for everyone and aims to raise awareness of workplace sexual harassment.
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This Sharps Training focuses on the dangers associated with Sharps. You'll learn the potential health risks and the handling and disposal of Sharps objects. The course also looks at The Health and Safety (Sharp Instruments in Healthcare) Regulations 2013 and covers the available PPE equipment.
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This Slips, Trips and Falls programme is designed to ensure all staff understand why slips, trips and falls happen and what they can do to reduce this risk and avoid workplace accidents.
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This bitesize (10-minute) Speaking Confidently Training Course is the perfect starting point to develop the skill of speaking confidently, in any scenario. Our course gives an understanding of what it means to speak with confidence and the importance of this skill in the workplace.
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Are you considering setting up a business within the pest control industry? If the answer is yes, then this course will provide you with the knowledge to set up a pest control business.
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Have you just moved into a management or team leader position? Are you getting ready to step up for enhanced responsibilities in your pest management company? Promotion can be a daunting prospect for new managers, so we’ve designed a programme to help you step into your role with confidence and expertise.
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Stored Product Insects (SPIs) are diverse, ranging from beetles and weevils to moths and mites, and can damage a wide range of foodstuffs. Dried and preserved foods, organic products such as grains, nuts, cereals, pasta, cheeses and preserved meats can all be affected by Stored Product Insects (SPIs).
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Our Stress Awareness and Management Training course is for employers, safety representatives and employees. This course has been designed to take positive steps to help identify and prevent stress at work. This IOSH-approved and CPD-accredited course is split into three easy-to-follow sections and takes 30 minutes to complete online.
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Effective teamwork is an essential part of any working environment, including when working in a pest management company. The online course will help you understand the different stages of teamwork, how to find your role, and how to run a productive meeting.
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Using 3D technology, you will be assessed on your ability to identify, control and prevent the re-occurrence of a pest issue in a realistic environment. TechAssure is a BPCA-accredited assessment that tests your competency in controlling rodents.
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This IIRSM-approved Time Management training course has everything you need to take back control over your time. It will help you plan where you want to be and effectively manage your time so you can focus on getting there while offering valuable tips and strategies for avoiding distractions.
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Our unconscious bias training has been created to identify, challenge, and reduce unconscious bias in the workplace. This online course is CPD-accredited, IIRSM-approved, and is suitable for all industries.
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BPCA's Using Rodenticides Safely online training course follows the syllabus of the Lantra Level 2 Award in Rodent Management examination. CRRU recognises it as an approved qualification for purchasing and using rodenticides.
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As a pest management business, you must comply with relevant legislation covering the management and disposal of generated waste materials while minimising environmental and public health effects.
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This IIRSM-approved Whistleblowing Training Course provides information about when and why employees must report illegal activities from their place of work. This course explains the importance of a whistleblowing policy and how to protect staff from abuse or mistreatment during or after they blow the whistle.
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Whether you work at height as part of your pest control work or supervise those who do, this Work at Height online training is essential for many pest professionals. This online course covers the basic principles of health and safety when at height and the legal obligations of employers and employees.
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Whether you work in confined spaces all the time or only on some occasions, this training will equip you with the knowledge to identify hazards, follow safety instructions and keep yourself and others safe whilst working in confined spaces.
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This Writing Effective Emails Training course has been designed to help learners understand the importance of sending an effective email. It covers a simple four-step process to writing effective emails, which can improve a person's writing skills, professional relationships, and productivity.
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