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08 October 2025

VIDEO | Qualifications framework update: September 2025

VIDEO

In this video, John Horsley, BPCA, takes us through the moving pieces of the new qualifications framework, why it’s being developed, and what it means for professionals in the field. 

John also explains the “jigsaw” nature of the project and shares insights on how the qualifications will be regulated, certificated, and supported going forward. If you’re a pest professional looking to understand the future of training and qualifications, this update is essential viewing.

Key topics covered:

  • Why the qualifications framework is being updated
  • Benefits for the pest control industry
  • The role of Ofqual and RSPH
  • How qualifications will be delivered and certificated
  • What this means for pest professionals
  • Live Q&A highlights.

This video is taken from BPCA Digital Forum 34.

The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested in pest management can learn, share and connect.

This video is intended for those working in the pest management sector.

Information correct at time of filming. 

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31 October 2025

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VIDEO: Consumer vulnerability: recognising the signs, reducing the risks with Louise Baxter MBE

Louise Baxter MBE, Head of the National Trading Standards Scams Team and Non-Executive Director at TrustMark, explores what consumer vulnerability really means in 2025 and how it affects the work you do every day.

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30 October 2025

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BPCA launch new careers hub, video and Open Doors Charter

Rosina Robson shares how the Association’s new pestcareers.org.uk hub, recruitment film, Open Doors Charter and social media campaign are helping to attract a more diverse, skilled and inspired workforce into pest management.

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29 October 2025

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Government guidance on Awaab’s Law issued for social landlords

On 27 October 2025, Awaab’s Law entered into force. Applying to social landlords, their tenants are now protected against emergency hazards and significant damp and mould hazards.

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10 December 2025

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Opening doors to the next generation of pest professionals

Rosina Robson highlights how BPCA’s new pestcareers.org.uk hub and supporting initiatives aim to attract a more diverse and skilled workforce into pest management.

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09 December 2025

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Break-back traps under pressure: roundtable

At PPC Live 2025 in Harrogate, a small group of pest professionals gathered around a table to tackle one of the most deceptively simple tools in the pest controller’s kit: the break-back trap.

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09 December 2025

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The art of paw: understanding the strategies of rodent control

Alex Wade joined us at a BPCA Digital Forum to discuss a fresh way of handling rodent control, by adding integrated risk management (IRM) into our thinking.

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