Latest News from BPCA

27 January 2017

Extension: fumigation qualifications can still be updated in 2017

In 2016 CRD advised that to remain in line with the November 2015 changes to the Plant Protection Directive, anyone who carries out invertebrate fumigation activities would need to update their existing BPCA Diploma and Module Certificates to the newly-launched RSPH Level 3 Award/Certificate in Safe Use of Fumigants for the Management of Invertebrate Pests Unit 1. CRD wanted all existing fumigators to be up-to-date by the end of 2016. BPCA advised member and non-member fumigators on our books and worked to these deadlines.

In December 2016, CRD confirmed to BPCA that there would be an extension until mid-2018 to allow existing fumigators to get the updated qualification. BPCA has therefore introduced additional dates for the refresher course:

  • 9 - 10 March 2017, BPCA Offices Derby
  • 5 - 6 October 2017, BPCA Offices Derby

For anyone who has passed Unit 1 of the RSPH qualification, and is seeking to achieve any of the optional units, these can now be arranged at BPCA’s offices or a venue of your choice. You will need to ensure you have collated a portfolio to demonstrate an understanding of the relevant unit learning outcomes before booking your assessment. To find out more contact BPCA’s training department

Training Pathway

Fumigation refresher

 


Mandy-McCarthy-Ward-Staff-bubbleMandy McCarthy-Ward
BPCA Training Manager

27 January 2017  |  PPC86

Source: PPC86

Highlights View all news

11 June 2025

Latest news

Spending Review 2025: Key announcements at a glance and how it might affect pest management

BPCA has been closely monitoring the announcements, and although pest management wasn’t directly addressed, several changes may have implications for the sector.

Read more

06 June 2025

Latest news

Results are in: meet your new BPCA Board representatives 2025

Six new Member Directors have been chosen to help lead the Association and represent the interests of BPCA members at the highest level.

Read more

29 May 2025

Latest news

VOTING OPENS in BPCA member elections - 13 candidates stand for SIX places on BPCA Board

Voting has officially opened in the BPCA Member Elections 2025, with 13 nominees standing for SIX open seats on the Executive Board.

Read more
Latest View all news

25 July 2025

Latest news

Raccoons on watchlist as possible invader

A team of experts representing 42 organisations across the UK and Europe have identified raccoons as being among 20 species most likely to become invasive in Britain over the next decade.

Read more

24 July 2025

Latest news

BPCA shortlisted for Association Excellence Awards 2025

BPCA is delighted to announce that we’ve been shortlisted in two different categories at the Association Excellence Awards (AEA).

Read more

23 July 2025

Latest news

VIDEO: The good and bad that comes with the move to LED insect light traps

Tom Holmes, former BPCA President and industry consultant, takes us through the facts, the myths, and the big questions around LED insect light traps (ILTs).

Read more