To study this course with BPCA, you can take:
- Classroom Programme- A one-day BPCA classroom course and take the RSPH Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Rodenticides written exam at the end of the day
- Online Programme - a 6-hour BPCA online learning course and take the BPCA/BASIS Using Rodenticides Safely exam online at the end
- Exam-Only Programme - If you are fully up-to-date and ready to take the exam without additional study, take the RSPH Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Rodenticides exam
To find out more information about stewardship and approved certification, you can visit the Think Wildlife website:
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Overview
During the Using Rodenticides Safely programme, you will learn:
1. Reasons for commensal rodent control
2. Commensal rodent infestations, biology and behaviour
3. Surveys
4. Non-chemical and chemical controls
5. Post-treatment activity
6. Health and safety, legislation and record keeping
Click here for the RSPH syllabus RSPH (Level 2) Award in Safe Use of Rodenticides. Click here for the RSPH Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Rodenticides exam paper specimen.
Level: Foundation
Prerequisites: None
Delivery: Classroom, Online Learning, Exam only
Classroom Duration: 1 day (40-minute exam)
Online Study Time: 6 hours
Online Access: 4 weeks
Assessment: Exam
BPCA Registered CPD points: 7 classroom | 6 online
BASIS Prompt CPD points: 12
While there isn't a pre-programme entry requirement for this course, you may find it useful to study the Foundation Certificate in Pest Management. This BPCA programme is open to all.
After completing the Using Rodenticide Safely programme, you may wish to study:
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Technical Programmes
Technical Programmes
• Practical Vertebrate Trapping
• Level 2 in Pest Management - General Pest Control
• Safe Use of Aluminium Phosphide for the Management of Vertebrate Pests
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Plus+ Programmes
Plus+ Programmes
• Starting and Managing Your Own Business
• Sales Skills
• Level 2 Emergency First Aid at Work
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Delivery
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Classroom Programme
Classroom Programme
This is a one-day, classroom based course.
9.00 am for coffee, 9.30 am start, 5.00 pm finish (exam at the end of the day).
Includes:
• Classroom course
• Exam
• All course material
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Online Programme
Online Programme
Approximately 6-hours of study, available for up to 4 weeks.
This is an online, e-learning course that can be taken at any time. You can find out more about our online learning courses here.
Includes:
• Online exam
• Online learning
Exam-Only Programme
If you already have the required knowledge, you can simply pay to take the exam at one of our exam days.
Choose an exam date
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Assessments
Classroom Programme
40 minute, 25 multiple choice questions written exam taken at the end of the day. If successful, you will be awarded an RSPH Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Rodenticides certificate (awarded by RSPH).
Exam results take between 2-4 weeks.
Online Programme
40 minute, 25 multiple choice questions. If successful, you will be awarded a BPCA Using Rodenticides Safely Certificate (awarded by BASIS).
Exam results take between 1-2 weeks.
Exam-Only Programme
40 minute, 25 multiple choice questions written exam taken at the end of the day. If successful, you will be awarded an RSPH Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Rodenticides certificate (awarded by RSPH).
Exam results take between 2-4 weeks.
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Fees
Classroom Programme
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Including VAT |
Excluding VAT |
| Members |
£156 |
£130 |
| Non-members |
£186 |
£155 |
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 fee0% of fee
Online Programme
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Including VAT |
Excluding VAT |
| Members |
£96 |
£80 |
| Non-members |
£132 |
£110 |
Cancellation Terms:
Online course cancellations will only be accepted on receipt of written instruction and are effective from the date received by the BPCA. Cancellations will not be given if online learning has been accessed.
• Less than 7 working days after purchase: No charge
• 7 working days or more after purchase: 100% of fee
Exam-Only Programme
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Including VAT |
Excluding VAT |
| Members |
£48 |
£40 |
| Non-members |
£60 |
£50 |
Cancellation Terms:
Course cancellations will only be accepted on receipt of written instruction and are effective from the date received by the BPCA.
• Less than 15 working days after purchase: No charge
• 15 working days or more after purchase: 100% of fee
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What our learners say
The website, training course and associated reading material is all very professional and useful in terms of gaining the required knowledge. Thanks to all concerned!
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