Training
BPCA is the UK’s leading pest control training provider known for our independence and quality of delivery. We provide a variety of introductory and specialist training courses.
Why study through BPCA
- Our training courses are delivered by recognised industry leaders
- We offer established industry qualifications
- A choice of an extensive range of training courses and exams
- Our programmes are designed to meet industry technical requirements
- Impartial and commercially independent, we won’t waste your time with a sales pitch
Why do I need training?
To administer professional pest control services you’re required to be professionally trained, and if you’re using pesticides, you have a legal obligation, under the Control of Pesticides Regulations (COPR), to be adequately trained and competent. You also have a safety obligation to the environment, other people and non-target species, as well as yourself. By attending BPCA courses pest control technicians will learn how to control pests safely, legally and effectively.
Our courses
- General Pest Control Course - residential
- Modular Course
- Bed Bug Control Course
- Starting out in the Pest Control Industry
- How to sell in the Pest Control Industry
- Pest Control Awareness for Administrators
- Insect Classification & Identification
- 5 Day Fumigation Course
- Heat Treatment Technicians
- Urban Bird Control and Management
- Safe and Effective Use of Air Rifles for Urban Bird Control
- Stored Product Inspection & Control
- So you want to be a Field Biologist?
Online Training
Online Training offers you a flexible approach to pest control training. As an alternative method to the General Pest Control Course, our online learning portal allows you to study everything required to sit the BPCA/RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management exam.
British Pest Management Manual (BPM)
The BPM Manual is an extensive reference manual for the management of pests in the UK, and is regarded as the key reference manual for the British pest control industry.
Find out more about the BPM Manual
Starting out in pest control
Are you new to pest control and you’re not sure where to start and what training, qualifications you need?
Find out more about starting out in pest control