The development of the new Level 3 Certificate in Pest Management qualification has reached a significant milestone following formal sign-off of its specification and assessment plan by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) Sector Advisory Panel.
The qualification has been developed as part of project covering a wider suite of qualifications by the BPCA Qualification Development Working Group, which has worked collaboratively with RSPH and a range of industry stakeholders to create this new entry level qualification reflecting the professionalism of the pest management sector.
Karen Dawes, training and professional development manager at BPCA, said: “This is a really significant step forward for the sector and for BPCA’s wider Qualification Framework development project. By working collaboratively with RSPH and other industry stakeholders, we have developed a qualification that reflects the realities of professional pest management.
“Reaching this milestone demonstrates the value of bringing awarding organisation and industry expertise together. It takes us another step closer to a framework that provides clearer development pathways and helps raise professional standards across the sector.”
Jenni Peprell, director of qualifications at RSPH, added: “The formal sign-off of the new Level 3 qualification is an important milestone. Working with BPCA and industry stakeholders has helped ensure that the qualification has been developed with the sector’s needs in mind, with a clear focus on the knowledge and practical skills required of pest management professionals.
“This collaborative approach provides a strong foundation for the next stages of supporting qualifications within the framework.”
The new Level 3 Certificate in Pest Management forms part of BPCA’s wider ambition to establish a clear and consistent qualification framework for the industry.
Ms Dawes said this framework will provide more defined routes for professional development, while supporting the long-term growth of knowledge, skills and competency across the pest management sector. The full framework is expected to be ready for launch towards the end of 2027.
