The BPCA training and qualification are designed to suit all learning styles and enables professionals to grow and develop throughout their career. The range of interactive and accessible programmes throughout the pathway will give you the knowledge and skills you need to progress your career in the pest management industry.
Beginning with awareness programmes at foundation level, our pathway develops essential knowledge and skills at the core level, proceeding to an advanced level for professionals who wish to demonstrate more developed competencies. Higher-level programmes are available for those who wish to prove their specialist knowledge.
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Explore the range of pest control training programmes that will give you the knowledge and skills you need to progress your career in the pest management industry. Led by industry experts, these taught courses will introduce you to a variety of pest control-related subjects and specialisms for every stage of your career.
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BPCA runs a range of pest management qualifications and accreditations for every stage of your career. Whether you want to learn the basic foundations of what it is to be a pest technician, or you're ready to qualify as a pest technician, or you're an experienced pest controller looking to put your experience to the test, you're in the right place!
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Our award-winning online pest management courses are available to study at work or home using an internet browser. Sign up and get started today.
- Decide what time of day you study, how often, where and for how long
- Study at a time and pace to suit you
- Learn the latest up-to-date information
- Have access to our online portal for up to a year, allowing you to start and stop where you left off
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Pest management offers a unique and fulfilling career opportunity. Pest control combines problem-solving skills, customer service, and the satisfaction of helping individuals and businesses maintain healthy and pest-free environments.
Whether you want to become a pest technician or start your own pest business, take a look at our careers page.
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BPCA recommends all pest technicians are qualified to at least the BPCA/RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management. Study the qualification at our residential training course, online in your own time, or book an exam.
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BPCA have a whole host of pest control training courses which can be delivered to you and your team in-house.
They are all designed to keep you and your colleagues up-to-date with the latest techniques, practices and legislation at the best possible cost for your business.
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The BPM Manual is an extensive reference manual for managing pests in the UK and is regarded as the essential reference manual for the British pest management industry. You can order your copy of the BPM manual from BPCA today.
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A good onboarding process can drive the professionalism of a pest control company and ensure a technician knows how to stay safe in the field. It will also enhance their knowledge-based learning with practical skills developed in the field.
BPCA has developed a training framework for onboarding people new to the pest management sector working towards their Level 2 Award in Pest Management.
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A group of BPCA members set up a Trailblazer Group to look at developing a general apprentice for pest control. BPCA worked with them to develop the Level 2 Pest Control Technician Apprenticeship standard and assessment plan which is now published on the Government website.
Unfortunately, no training providers are registered to deliver the apprenticeship programme, due in part to the register being closed to new applicants.
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Why train with BPCA?
- An extensive range of programmes to suit each job role and experience from beginners to beyond
- Delivery methods to suit your preferred learning, whether that be in the classroom, online or blended
- We have engaging and professional tutors who are real experts in the industry
- A regionalised schedule of programmes accessible all year round
- We offer the established industry qualifications
And most importantly, we're impartial and commercially independent - we won't waste your time with a sales pitch!
BPCA is committed to developing an industry filled with professional companies who are up-to-date with their best practice and know how to do the job right. It's important to note BPCA is entirely independent, and we're not trying to sell you particular products or services - our support is given to make you a professional, not to make you a customer.
Paul Rodman, BPCA President (2016/17)
Who is BPCA Training for?
- Professional pest control technicians
- Managers and business owners
- Administrators and support staff
- Sales and marketing professionals
- Other key stakeholders with a desire to learn
What are Plus+ Programmes?
Plus+ Programmes are designed to add significant value to the pest control community, and to the development of individuals through the pathway. Plus programmes build on the range of pest control courses to offer professionals and organisations the chance to build knowledge, skills and experience to become more successful in the pest control industry.
What our learners have to say...
The course was excellent and I thought the information provided throughout was first class.
David Stainton, Xeric Systems
An amazing learning experience which I feel fortunate to have taken part in. Such an intelligent and psychologically subtle way to be encouraged to absorb information.
Peter Antrobus, Hill Farm Pest Control
The course last week was excellent, and the tutor was very good. I look forward to receiving the results.
John R Corsan , Wessex Agri
Thank you to all that helped me last week, you were fantastic and made a great team. In particular, I liked the training methods of the tutors. Now, to the exam!
Ian Boxall, self-employed
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.
April Pearson, Shetland Islands Council
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Not sure which training programme is right for you? Call our dedicated training team for help selecting the right programme for you or fill out our online enquiry form.
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