During the Safe Use of Aluminium Phosphide for the Management of Vertebrate Pests programme, you will learn:
- Rats, Moles and Rabbit biology and behaviour basics
- Why Aluminium Phosphide use must be controlled
- Health and Safety aspects of using Aluminium Phosphide, including emergency procedures
- Legislation
- Assessments - Risk assessments, COSHH assessments, Environmental assessments
- Site surveys
- PPE and RPE requirements
- Methods of application, post-treatment procedures, storage and transport of Aluminium Phosphide, disposal of waste
- Record-keeping
- Written exam and practical assessment
You can Download the RSPH Level 2 Award in Using Aluminium Phosphide Safely for the Management of Vertebrate Pests syllabus or Download a sample Level 2 exam paper here.
If you are successful in your exam, you will receive the RSPH Level 2 Award in Using Aluminium Phosphide Safely for the Management of Vertebrate Pests qualification.
It may be useful if you already hold the Level 2 Award in Pest Management or have sufficient experience to describe the biology of target vertebrate pest species.
Classroom programme
This a two-day classroom-based programme that includes classroom learning, practical work, a written exam and a practical assessment.
Day 1 - Classroom training in the theory and use of Aluminium Phosphide and written exam
Day 2 - Practical assessment
During the 2 day course, you'll sit the RSPH Level 2 Award in Using Aluminium Phosphide Safely for the Management of Vertebrate Pests exam and a practical assessment
Arrive for coffee at 9 am, start at 9:30 am – 4.30 pm, with evening work.
To achieve the RSPH Level 2 Award in Using Aluminium Phosphide Safely for the Management of Vertebrate Pests, you will have to complete and pass the following assessments:
- Day 1: RSPH written short answer exam.
- Day 2: Prepare portfolio and take the practical assessment.
The 45-minute written examination is open to anyone and consists of 25 written short answer questions.
The course fee includes tuition, lunch and refreshments, course reference materials and exam entry.
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Including VAT |
Excluding VAT |
| Members |
£409.20 |
£341 |
| Non-members |
£481.80 |
£401.50 |
Resit fee:
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Including VAT |
Excluding VAT |
| Members |
£132 |
£110 |
| Non-members |
£198 |
£165 |
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
Our learners 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.
April Pearson, Shetland Islands Council
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
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