BPCA's Using Rodenticides Safely online training course follows the syllabus of the Lantra Level 2 Award in Rodent Management examination and is recognised by CRRU as an approved qualification for the purchase and use of rodenticides.

To achieve this qualification you can either:

• Study online - The Using Rodenticides Safely online course takes approximately 3 hours. Upon completion of the online course you can book your online examination through our Training team. 
• Take the Exam only - If you have achieved a Using Rodenticides Safely Certificate (or equivalent) within the last five years and have kept up-to-date with your knowledge through recognised CPD in that time, you can take the examination as a stand-alone option in order to receive an updated Certificate. You can book the online examination through our Training team.

You will have access to the examination for 7 days and will have one attempt. Please note that this exam will be proctored (timed exams that you take while proctoring software monitors your computer's desktop, webcam video and audio). The data recorded by the proctoring software is transferred to a proctoring service for review. You will receive your preliminary results immediately upon completion of the examination.

However, these results will need to be validated by Lantra and your certificate will only be issued once this validation is complete. This can take up to 5 working days. 

If you fail the examination you will need to resit. All resits are chargeable at the same rate.

To find out more information about stewardship and approved certification you can visit the Think Wildlife website:

• Training and Certification
• Stewardship downloadable resources.

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Overview

During the Using Rodenticides Safely course, you will study:

•    The history of rodenticides
•    Identification of rodents and reasons for control 
•    Commensal rodent biology and behaviour
•    Surveys
•    Treatment and post treatment activity
•    Health, safety and legislation impacts.

Level: Foundation
Prerequisites: None
Delivery: Online learning and examination
Online study time: 3 hours
Online course access: 4 weeks
Assessment: Online examination (Lantra Level 2 Award in Rodent Management)
BPCA Registered CPD points: 3
BASIS Prompt CPD points: TBC

While there isn't a pre-programme entry requirement for this course, you may find it useful to study the Foundation Certificate in Pest Management. This BPCA programme is open to all.

After completing the course, you may find the following courses useful for your further development: 

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Technical Programmes

• Level 2 Award in Pest Management - General Pest Control
• Fundamentals of Insect Biology
• Fundamentals of Rodent Biology
• Hands on Pest Management – an introduction to practical pest management 
• Practical Vertebrate Control 
• Practical Insect Control.

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Plus+ Programmes

• Starting and Managing Your Own Business
• Sales Skills
• Level 2 Emergency First Aid at Work

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Delivery

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This is an online learning course which will take approximately 3 hours to complete. You will have access to the course for 4 weeks. You can study the course at a time and pace that suits you. 

Upon completion of the course you will need to take the Lantra Level 2 Award in Rodent Management examination. 

You can find out more about our online learning courses here.

Includes:
• Online exam
• Online learning 

Exam-Only Programme

If you already have the required knowledge, you can simply pay to take the exam at one of our exam days.

Choose an exam date

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Assessments

This training course prepares you to take the Level 2 Award in Rodent Management examination. You will need to contact the BPCA Training team to register for the examination. Only do so when you are happy that you have completed your online learning and are ready to take the examination. 

Once registered you will have three days (72 hours) to complete the examination. If you do not complete the examination within this timeframe you will need to re-purchase the registration. 

You will have ONE attempt at the examination. If you enter the examination without taking it, this will be classed as a fail. 

The examination consists of 30 multiple choice questions and takes approximately one hour to complete. The examination is an “open book” examination and you will receive a Technical Guide which you can refer to during the examination upon completion of your registration.

You will receive your results immediately upon completing the examination. Your certificate will follow once the results have been validated by Lantra. This will take approximately 5 working days. 

In the event that you fail the examination and wish to resit you will need to contact the BPCA Training team. All resits are charged at the “Exam only” pricing which can be found on the Fees tab. 

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Fees

Online Course and Examination

Examination only

Cancellation Terms:

Online course cancellations will only be accepted on receipt of written instruction and are effective from the date received by the BPCA. Cancellations will not be given if online learning has been accessed.

• Less than 7 working days after purchase: No charge
• 7 working days or more after purchase: 100% of fee

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What our learners say

The website, training course and associated reading material is all very professional and useful in terms of gaining the required knowledge. Thanks to all concerned!

Graham Clarke