Level 2 Certificate in Pest Control
This qualification is principally (although not exclusively) aimed at people working in pest control, who will be better equipped to carry out their professional duties safely, efficiently and humanely. It is designed to provide an understanding of public health pests and their control, and fulfils the legal requirement relating to the training of pest control technicians as set out in the Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986.
Holders of this qualification will have a good understanding of rodent control, invertebrate control, health and safety and accident prevention, legislation, customer care and control of non-rodent mammals and birds. The qualification is divided into two units (Vertebrate Pests and Invertebrate Pests) and one half unit (Health, Safety and Legal Aspects).
This programme is usually delivered as an intensive one week course, but may be extended to up to ten days. It is assessed by a synoptic examination of two hours and thirty minutes duration. This qualification is offered jointly by RSPH and BPCA (the British Pest Control Association) and was produced with the support and endorsement of the pest control industry.
