The BPCA Training Pathway is our new structured learning framework that has been designed to suit all learning styles and enable professionals in the pest management industry to grow and develop throughout their careers.
Building on our popular range of training programmes such as the Foundation Certificate in Pest Management, General Pest Control Course and Advanced Technician in Pest Management, the new pathway supports both the technical and commercial areas of pest control.
One of the main advantages of the training pathway is that learners can map their professional development, and tailor it to their interests or the needs of the company.
Mandy McCarthy-Ward, BPCA Training Manager, said,
“The new pathway has been produced to add serious value to the pest control community. The ‘technical’ and ‘plus’ routes offer professionals and organisations the chance to build knowledge, skills and experiences to become more effective in pest management and more successful in business.”
The pathway begins with introductory programmes at a foundation level to build awareness. Programmes at foundation level provide the underpinning knowledge enabling progression to the core level which will further develop knowledge and skills, and for professionals who wish to demonstrate more developed competencies, they can continue to advanced and higher levels.
BPCA training is not just for professional pest control technicians (specialist and non-specialist) but also for managers, business owners, sales and marketing professionals, supporting staff and other key stakeholders in the pest control sector who are responsible for, or interested in, pest management related activities.
April Pearson, who recently attended the Level 2 Award in Pest Management (General Pest Control Programme), a core technical programme said,
“The programme was excellent. The great resources and excellent delivery by the tutors really put the fun back into learning for me.”
“The tutors put everyone in the team at ease and built our confidence in what can sometimes be a daunting situation. There was fantastic teamwork and support from everyone involved.”
Alongside the release of the new pathway, we have also rearranged our programmes into chronological order on the website so members and supporters can find out what is coming up near them.
Links
BPCA Training Pathway
Training Calendar
Online Learning
Source: BPCA.org.uk