Pre-requisites

• 10 years working within the industry
• Letter of commendation from an industry peer
• BPCA member
• BPCA Registered member.

Assessment

Written evidence-based portfolio.

Marking

Submissions will be scored against a formal marking guide on a pass/fail basis. A pass grade will be achieved from a score of 65 or above out of a possible score of 100.

Supporting evidence

Your submission should be supported with evidence clearly linked to the project or experience you are describing. Examples of evidence you should consider include:

• Photographs or videos
• Site documentation
• Records and reports
• Presentations
• Published articles
• Awards or recognition
• Customer feedback
• Confirmation of committee/group involvement.

Submissions

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Resubmissions

Where an application has been returned as unsuccessful by the Panel, a period of at least one year must elapse before a further submission will be accepted.

Your details

Prerequisites

To be considered for the Master Technician category of BPCA Registered, you must have met or exceeded a set of prerequisites. 

Your portfolio

Please try to keep to the word count for each section.

Personal statement

200-400 words | 10 marks

The personal statement should clearly articulate your motivations, skills and experiences related to becoming a Master Technician. It’s an opportunity to showcase your unique qualities and demonstrate your strength as a candidate. Your personal statement should include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Explain your passion for pest management and how it aligns with your career goals
• Highlight skills, knowledge and experience (academic, work, volunteer, etc) that make you a good fit for the Master Technician accreditation
• Briefly mention notable achievements, especially those that demonstrate relevant skills or qualities
• Outline your aspirations and how being accredited as a Master Technician will help you achieve them
• Distinguish yourself by highlighting unique skills, experience or passions
• Outline specific areas of interest or specialisms.

Site experience

500-1,000 words | 2marks

Provide up to four examples of work you have undertaken on sites where there has been a considerable challenge. Where possible, these examples should encompass a range of environments, including urban, industrial, rural, and commercial settings. You should include details of the challenges faced, how these were overcome and the impact your work had on the site overall.

Within each example, you should provide details of any innovative or creative solutions utilised. Within each example provided, your role and level of involvement should be clearly stated and supported by evidence.

Species experience

500-1,000 words | 20 marks

Provide details of up to three species of pest that you have come across during your career, which are/were unusual or non-native. Within each example, you should include what you learned whilst dealing with these pests, how this helped you develop your skills and knowledge and how you shared this information with the industry.

Industry engagement

400-750 words | 15 marks

Provide details of any work you have done to support the industry. These could include activities such as school engagement, speaking engagements, published research and/or articles, committee or working group participation, etc. Evidence and, where appropriate, references, should be included with the portfolio submission.

Leadership

400-750 words | 20 marks

Provide details of where you have provided leadership skills, either within your own business or to the wider industry. You should include details of the challenges faced, how you overcame these and the positive impacts that resulted. Your submission should clearly define your leadership style, how you’ve influenced others, and your ability to achieve goals through teamwork and strategic thinking. 

Exceptional customer service

400-750 words | 15 marks

Provide up to three examples of where you have exceeded customer, client, or line manager expectations. For each example, you should include background information, details of activities, challenges faced and outcomes. Within your portfolio submission, you should include at least two customer satisfaction references.