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.
This BPCA course is for anyone who will sell or use aluminium phosphide. This training is appropriate for pest controllers, gamekeepers, agriculture, horticulture and conservation.
BPCA Registered CPD points: 18
Basis Prompt CPD points: 10
During the Safe Use of Aluminium Phosphide for the Management of Vertebrate Pests programme, you will learn:
- Rats, Moles and Rabbit biology and behaviour basics
- Why Aluminium Phosphide use must be controlled
- Health and Safety aspects of using Aluminium Phosphide, including emergency procedures
- Legislation
- Assessments: Risk assessments, COSHH assessments, Environmental assessments
- Site surveys
- PPE and RPE requirements
- Methods of application, post-treatment procedures, storage and transport of Aluminium Phosphide, disposal of waste
- Record-keeping
- Written exam and practical assessment.
Download the RSPH Level 2 Award in Using Aluminium Phosphide Safely for the Management of Vertebrate Pests syllabus or Download a sample Level 2 exam paper here.
If you are successful in your exam, you will receive the RSPH Level 2 Award in Using Aluminium Phosphide Safely for the Management of Vertebrate Pests qualification.
It may be useful if you already hold the Level 2 Award in Pest Management or have sufficient experience to describe the biology of target vertebrate pest species.
Classroom programme
This a two-day classroom-based programme that includes classroom learning, practical work, a written exam and a practical assessment.
Day 1 - Classroom training in the theory and use of Aluminium Phosphide and written exam
Day 2 - Practical assessment
During the 2 day course, you'll sit the RSPH Level 2 Award in Using Aluminium Phosphide Safely for the Management of Vertebrate Pests exam and a practical assessment
Arrive for coffee at 9 am, start at 9:30 am – 4.30 pm, with evening work.
To achieve the RSPH Level 2 Award in Using Aluminium Phosphide Safely for the Management of Vertebrate Pests, you will have to complete and pass the following assessments:
• Day 1: RSPH written short answer exam.
• Day 2: Prepare portfolio and take the practical assessment.
The 45-minute written examination is open to anyone and consists of 25 written short answer questions.
The course fee includes tuition, lunch and refreshments, course reference materials and exam entry.
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Including VAT |
Excluding VAT |
| Members |
£430.00 |
£358.00 |
| Non-members |
£506.00 |
£422.00 |
Resit fee:
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Including VAT |
Excluding VAT |
| Members |
£132 |
£110 |
| Non-members |
£198 |
£165 |
Please note: accommodation is not included in this course.
Cancellation Terms:
Course cancellations will only be accepted on receipt of written instruction and are effective from the date received by the BPCA.
• More than 15 working days prior to course: No charge
• 15 working days or less: 100% of fee