Conflict Bees Nesting in Urban Dwellings

The informed knowledge gained from this course can then be used to decide the best course of action for each species, such as information, advice and guidance for co-habitation, interim seasonal remedial action or the eventual live removal of the colony by suitably trained and qualified individuals.

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Overview

During the course you will gain knowledge and understanding around the following topics:

• The importance of pollinators to mankind
• Identification, characteristics and behaviours of the key Bumblebee species
• Visual differences between Honeybees and Wasps
• Habitat conservation
• Health, Safety and Environmental responsibilities and practices
• Access to specialist advice.

Upon completion of the programme you will:

• Know how to recognise the differences between Bumble and Honeybee Species and their individual nesting habits and behaviour 
• Understand the importance of pollinators and mankind’s reliance on them 
• Know how to recognise which species are seasonal and those that are not 
• Know how to recognise and distinguish between conflict and non-conflict species and situations 
• Know how to give the correct advice to householders and other stakeholders when conflict situations cannot be resolved 
• Know how to carry out all work in accordance with relevant environmental and health and safety legislation.

Level: Foundation
Prerequisites: None
Delivery: Classroom only
Duration: 1 day
Additional Study: None
BPCA Registered CPD points: 10.5 points
Assessment: None

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

After completing the Pest Management Without Pesticides programme, you may wish to study:

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Technical Programmes

Technical Programmes

• Live Removal of Conflict Bees in Urban Dwellings
• Practical Insect Control 

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Plus+ Programmes

Plus+ Programmes

• Starting and Managing Your Own Business
• Customer Service Essentials
• Level 2 Emergency First Aid at Work

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Delivery

Classroom programme

This is a one day, classroom-based course.

9 am start, 5 pm finish.

Minimum Age Statement

Young persons under the age of 18 years are often exposed to risks to their health and safety when using work equipment as a consequence of their immaturity, lack of experience of absence awareness of existing or potential risks. Therefore, such young people should not be allowed to operate equipment without supervision unless they have the necessary competence and maturity, as well as having successfully completed appropriate training (The Health and Safety (Young Persons) regulation 1997).

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Assessments

Assessment will be a through a written multiple choice test at the end of the course.

Upon successful completion of the candidates will receive a UKRS Certificate valid for 3 years.

This qualification is awarded by UK Rural Skills.

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Fees

The course fee includes morning and afternoon refreshments, lunch and a resource pack which includes reference materials.

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

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