Onboarding an employee that’s new to the industry can be time-consuming, expensive and sometimes inconsistent.
A good onboarding process can drive the professionalism of a pest control company and ensures a technician knows how to stay safe in the field. It will also enhance their knowledge-based learning with practical skills developed in the field.
BPCA has developed a training framework for onboarding people new to the pest management sector working towards their Level 2 Award in Pest Management.
Delivering an onboarding programme
We’ve created a framework that sets the standard for the level of knowledge and practical experience recruits need to gain on their journey to becoming a qualified pest professional.
The onboarding framework sets out a programme of required training and field experience.
The time taken to complete the framework can be flexible, however we recommend that it should take no longer than six months to complete.
A series of knowledge-based and practical assessments are included as part of the framework to ensure that the learner achieves competency in the knowledge, skills and behaviours required of a pest professional.
Guidance document for Onboarding a Pest Technician
A full guidance document and templates are now available for BPCA members to download and use to aid with new recruits.
The document includes:
- An introduction to delivering an onboarding programme
- The pest management onboarding framework
- Practical assessment criteria
- Onboarding checklist template and sign-off form.
Download now (Login required)
Options for Onboarding
There are four options to choose from with the BPCA Onboarding programme:
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Framework only
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Training only
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Managed Onboarding
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All-inclusive Onboarding
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For organisations that have the resources and facilities to deliver training to their employees but don’t have a formal onboarding process in place.
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This is for organisations that have the resources to manage onboarding but don’t have the resources to train new recruits internally.
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For organisations that lack the internal resources or facilities to deliver an onboarding programme, BPCA can provide a fully supported package.
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BPCA’s all-inclusive onboarding programme offers a hybrid package that includes online, tutor-led, and practical training and Level 2 examinations and assessments.
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The framework aims to guide you through the design of an effective onboarding programme.
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The training-only package offers access to our full online learning and development programme, which you can use to manage the onboarding process internally.
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Each new recruit will receive access to our full online learning training and development programme, along with regular review meetings and assessments.
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Organisations can choose whether to train their new recruits to level 2 AWARD or CERTIFICATE level
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Free for members
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£750 + VAT
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£950 + VAT
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Award: £1,645 + VAT
Certificate: £2,100 + VAT
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All prices are per person per package.
The table below details the differences between the managed onboarding and training-only options.
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All-inclusive Level 2 Certificate
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All-inclusive Level 2 Award
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Managed training provision
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Training provision only
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Online portfolio detailing all completed knowledge-based training and evidence-based field experience
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Access to our award-winning online learning platform, which automatically updates the portfolio with completed knowledge-based training
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Line manager access rights to review training and portfolio records
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Monthly review meetings with BPCA to review progress
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Customer Service, Communication, and Teamwork online training courses
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CRRU-approved Using Rodenticides Safely training course and Level 2 Award in Rodent Management examination
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Nine health and safety online training courses, including Asbestos Awareness, Manual Handling, COSHH, Ladder Safety and Risk Assessments
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Knowledge assessments on all online learning courses to test what has been learned
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Direction and guidance on 12 expected learning outcomes from practical field-based experience
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BPCA’s Level 2 Pest Management online learning training course (mapped to the RSPH Level 2 in Pest Management syllabus)
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The BPCA Hands-on in Pest Management practical training session (includes accommodation)
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The BPCA tutor-led Residential 5-day Level 2 in Pest Management training course (includes accommodation)
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The RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management written examination (3 modules)*
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The RSPH Level 2 Certificate in Pest Management practical assessments (2 modules)*
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A copy of the BPM manual
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Downloadable and editable sign-off documents for line managers and learners to complete and upload to their portfolio record
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Independent interim and gateway assessments to gauge progress towards preparedness for the Level 2 examination
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BPCA certification to mark the completion of the programme
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* Access is for one enrolment per person into the stated examination. Resits will be charged at the standard rate (as shown on the BPCA website).
Further information
To discuss your training needs and requirements, then please call us on +44 (0) 1332 294 288, or complete the booking form below.