| The course is designed to provide an understanding of public health pests and their control. It fulfils the legal requirement relating to the training of pest control technicians as set out in the Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986. Whilst not intended exclusively for people working in pest control, candidates who are, or are intending to be, so employed will be better equipped to carry out their professional duties safely, efficiently and humanely. The syllabus covers rodent control, invertebrate control, health and safety and accident prevention, legislation, customer care and control of non-rodent mammals and birds. |
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- Biology of vertebrate pests.
- Evaluation of the site of an infestation.
- Control of vertebrate pests.
- Biology of invertebrate pests.
- Evaluation of the site of an infestation.
- Control of invertebrate pests.
- Health and safety.
- Legislation.
- Communication with clients.
- Recording relevant information.
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Students will experience a range of teaching methods including explanation/information from the tutor, group discussions, question and answer sessions, individual work and working with a partner or small group. |
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| Two and a half hour examination set by the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health. |
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| 11 days. |
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| Please contact us for further information. |
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| The course is conducted in English. The examination is available in a range of foreign languages. |
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