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Free Level 2 Rat and Mouse Pest Control Course in Ipswich

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Rat and Mouse Pest Control Course in Ipswich. Classes run at Suffolk New College Suffolk Rural, part-time during the day. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning. This free rat and mouse pest control course covers the safe use of pesticides when controlling rats and mice, following industry standards for vertebrate pest control. The course runs over one year.

Who this course is for

Please see view the course at http://www.suffolk.ac.uk/courses

Entry requirements

Ages 19+

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to identify rat and mouse infestations and assess the risks they pose.
  • You'll understand the legislation and regulations that govern pesticide use in pest control.
  • You'll learn how to select the right pesticides for controlling rats and mice safely.
  • You'll understand how to handle, store, and dispose of pesticides correctly.
  • You'll learn how to protect people, animals, and the environment when applying pesticides.
  • You'll understand how to record pesticide use accurately and maintain compliance records.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Suffolk New College Suffolk Rural. Assessment is through a written examination and practical assessment of your pesticide application skills. The centre will confirm the exact assessment schedule before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Suffolk New College Suffolk Rural will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Pest control technician. Treating rat and mouse infestations for residential and commercial clients.
  • Pest control operative. Working for a local authority or housing provider.
  • Facilities management operative. Handling pest control as part of a broader facilities role.
  • Grounds and estate worker. Managing vertebrate pests on agricultural or rural land.
  • Environmental health support worker. Assisting with rodent control in public health settings.

What you could study next

After completing your rat and mouse pest control qualification, you could progress to broader pest control training. The Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides (Field Crop and Amenity) covers a wider range of pesticide applications. A Level 3 Award in Pest Management covers more complex infestations and management responsibilities. These qualifications can support a career as a fully qualified pest control technician.

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