Introducing BPCA Registered
In the past, BPCA existed solely to support companies working in pest management.
After lots of feedback from members, we’re now recognising the individual contributions of staff members. We’ll do this through a scheme called BPCA Registered.
BPCA Registered recognises and records the qualifications and skills you earn throughout your career.
By being a part of BPCA Registered you’ll get a BPCA Registered card. The card proves your commitment to professionalism and continued development to your clients.
Having our technicians recognised as BPCA Registered Technicians is great motivation for them and, as the scheme develops, will encourage our team to achieve higher qualifications. I think the ID card will also give our customers added assurance that they are in safe hands.
David Lodge, Beaver Pest Control
BPCA Registered is currently only available to employees of BPCA member companies.
Qualifications and BPCA Registered
Here's a full list of all the cards and the qualifications you need to carry them:
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You will receive this card if you are non-technical staff registered with the scheme. |
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You will receive this card if you are in a technical role but have not yet achieved the Level 2 Award in Pest Management. |
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You will receive this card for if you are in a technical role ONLY carrying out bird control activities and have achieved a minimum of the BPCA Certificate in Bird Management accreditation. |
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You will receive this card if you are in a technical role and have achieved one of the following qualifications:
- Level 2 Award in Pest Management (or equivalent)
- Level 2 Certificate in Pest Management
- BPC Diploma Part 1 (previously BPC Diploma)
- Level 2 Certificate in Pest Control.
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You will receive this card if you are in a technical role ONLY carrying out fumigations and have achieved a minimum of the Level 3 Award in Safe Use of Fumigants for Invertebrate Pests. This will include the mandatory Unit 1 and at least one other additional unit. |
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You will receive this card if you are in a technical role and have achieved either:
- BPCA Advanced Technician in Pest Management
- Level 3 Award in Pest Management
- BPC Diploma Part 2.
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You will receive this card if you are in a technical role and have passed the BPCA accredited Certificated Technical Inspector examination. |
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You will receive this card if you are in a technical role and have passed the BPCA accredited Certificated Field Biologist examination. |
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This card is awarded by application only: you must evidence, among other criteria, that you are highly qualified, have been influential in supporting the industry and have driven professionalism across the sector. |
I’m going to be a BPCA Registered Technician – and I intend to tell our customers that every day. I worked hard for my qualifications, and I genuinely seek out practical CPD opportunities to push myself. Now I’ll have a way of proving this to our clients.
James Duncan, Pest Solutions
Continuing professional development (CPD) and BPCA Registered
Your CPD isn’t limited to formal training and attending events or seminars. Much of a technician’s development comes from experience learned on the job.
A formal staff meeting with technical content is ‘structured’ CPD. These points are added in the traditional way.
If a colleague taught you something new while you were on a job, this would be an example of ‘unstructured’ CPD. You’ll be able to add these points yourself through your personal CPD account.
Whether it’s structured or unstructured CPD, you’ll get points based on how you maintain and improve your knowledge and skills.
Examples of acceptable CPD
| STRUCTURED CPD | UNSTRUCTURED CPD |
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| Formal on-the-job training |
Informal on-the-job training |
| Accredited training |
Informal mentoring |
| Non-accredited training |
Technical advice |
| Online CPD quizzes |
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| Event seminars |
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The BPCA Registered website allows you (or your employer) to record unstructured CPD points...
CPD proposed category split
| | MANDATORY | ROLE APPROPRIATE |
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| | Total points per year | Environment, Legal or Health and Safety | General
Pest control | Bird control | Rodent control | Fumigation | Heat treatment | Insect control | Personal Development |
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| AFFILIATE |
20 points |
2 points minimum |
10 points minimum |
As required |
As required |
As required |
As required |
As required |
As required |
| TRAINEE |
20 points |
2 points minimum |
10 points minimum |
As required |
As required |
As required |
As required |
As required |
As required |
| TECHNICIAN |
20 points |
2 points minimum |
10 points minimum |
As required |
As required |
As required |
As required |
As required |
As required |
*Can only be used in conjunction with the mandatory units
No matter which category of BPCA Registered you’re in, you’ll need to register at least 20 CPD points every year.
For BPCA membership criteria, you must complete your 20 CPD points for your employer to stay a BPCA member.
And if you get stuck?
Our dedicated training and education team will be at the end of the phone to help you keep learning and reach your points target for the year.
Want to join BPCA Registered?
Is your company already a member?
All full BPCA members can apply for their staff to be on the BPCA Registered individual recognition scheme. Contact our BPCA Registered team now and find out how you get involved.
registered@bpca.org.uk
01332 225 114
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Not a member yet?
BPCA Registered is a member-only benefit. Your company can apply for full membership with BPCA and then choose to take part in BPCA Registered.
membership@bpca.org.uk
01332 225 112
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