1. Introduction

 
Business owners, sole traders and technicians are encouraged to participate in the consultation process.

This short survey will help BPCA shape the design of a potential new Level 4 (advanced) pest management qualification. It should take about 5 minutes to complete.

Consultation background
BPCA is exploring the development of a new Level 4 (advanced) qualification in pest management designed to recognise and develop high-level technical, analytical, and leadership skills within our industry.

This qualification would build on Level 2 and Level 3 routes, creating a clear professional pathway for technicians, specialists, and managers who want to deepen their expertise or take on more senior roles.

Your feedback will help shape what this qualification looks like, from its structure and content to how it’s delivered, ensuring it meets the real needs of people working in pest management and the businesses that support them.

At the moment, “advanced” qualifications are set at Level 3 or aren’t on the Ofqual framework at all. These qualifications include:
  • BPCA Advanced Technician in Pest Management (ATPM) / BPCA Certificate Advanced Technician (CAT)
  • RSPH Level Three Award in Pest Management.
How will your data be used
This survey can be completed anonymously. Your company or individual information will not be shared with any third parties.

Your responses - Used to guide BPCA’s training, lobbying, and research work.
Prize draw details - Only used to contact the winner.
No marketing - We’ll never share your personal or company data with third parties for marketing.

Our standard privacy policy also applies - https://bpca.org.uk/terms-and-conditions.

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* 1. Is your company a full BPCA member?

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* 2. Is your company an NPTA member?

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* 3. How long have you worked in pest management?

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* 4. Roughly how big is your company?

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* 5. Which of these statements do you agree with most:

How important are the following learning outcomes?
(1 = Not important, 5 = Essential)

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* 6. Identification techniques

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* 7. Advanced pest biology and behaviour

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* 8. Complex pest management solutions

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* 9. Legislation and compliance (supervisory/management level)

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* 10. Environmental management and sustainability

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* 11. Customer and business communication

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* 12. Monitoring and trend analysis

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* 13. Innovative approaches to pest management

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* 14. Which one of these statements best describes you?

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