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31 March 2020

BPCA adds toolbox talk resources for members

BPCA has added new CPD resources for member companies who want to deliver high-quality, in-house CPD for their employees. 

Toolbox talk teplates free for BPCA members

The new section on the website currently includes:

  • A blank toolbox talk template with guidance 
  • A toolbox talks on Covid 19 with guidance.

These resources can be accessed by BPCA members, downloaded and filled in.

Toolbox talks  (Login required)

Additional toolbox talk templates will be regularly added to the page, so be sure to check it out regularly. 

Toolbox talks can be done in person or by video call (which might be preferable during the Covid-19 pandemic).

Continuing professional development 

BPCA Registered CPD points can be logged by submitting completed and signed toolbox talks to our team. 

Simply send your completed toolbox talk sheet to registered@bpca.org.uk

Karen Dawes, BPCA Training Development Manager, said:

“Toolbox talks are a valuable way for pest professionals to stay up-to-date and share their expertise around the table.  

“Hopefully these tools will inspire our members to do some really meaningful continuing professional development on a range of subjects”.

Got an idea for a toolbox talk template?

Send us your ideas and we’ll see what our Technical team can produce.

technical@bpca.org.uk

Source: Online

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