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Pest Control training

Six microlessons on pest control law, identifying UK pests, signs of infestation, integrated pest management, the ABDRR response and safe control methods, with two situational tests and a certificate of completion.

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  • 6Microlessons
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About this course

What the Pest Control course covers

This course covers pest management under UK law in six microlessons. It covers legal duties under the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949, the Public Health Act and the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, identifying common UK pests, spotting early signs of infestation, integrated pest management, the ABDRR response framework, and risk assessment, COSHH and safe use of control methods.

Learning outcomes

What your people will be able to do

  • Identify common UK pest species, their signs and seasonal behavior
  • Carry out routine inspections and record findings for audits
  • Put an IPM plan in place: prevention, exclusion, monitoring and control
  • Assess pest and treatment risks with risk assessments and method statements
  • Use the ABDRR approach to respond to an incident and recover
  • Meet legal, insurance and contractor obligations
Course contents

6 microlessons

Each microlesson is a short, TikTok-style video lesson, with knowledge checks along the way.

1Introduction to Pest Management and Legal Responsibilities
2Identifying Common UK Pests and Their Characteristics
3Recognising Signs of Pest Infestation
4Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Strategies
5Responding to Pest Incidents (Using the ABDRR Approach)
6Risk Assessment and Safe Use of Pest Control Methods

  1. Introduction to Pest Management and Legal Responsibilities: The UK laws on pests, enforcement, and the insurance and business risks.
  2. Identifying Common UK Pests and Their Characteristics: Identifying common UK pests, their habits and when to call an expert.
  3. Recognising Signs of Pest Infestation: Droppings, damage, nests and smells: spotting an infestation early.
  4. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Strategies: Integrated pest management: prevention, monitoring and proportionate control.
  5. Responding to Pest Incidents (Using the ABDRR Approach): Avoid, Block, Detect, Respond, Recover: responding to a pest incident.
  6. Risk Assessment and Safe Use of Pest Control Methods: Risk assessment, COSHH, safe systems of work and using contractors.
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Certificate

A certificate for every learner who completes it

Learners finish every microlesson and complete the assessments. 5Mins then issues a certificate of completion for Pest Control (UK).

  • Certificates and e-signatures stored against each learner
  • Audit-ready records, ready whenever an auditor asks
  • Completion shows on the Compliance Dashboard in real time
Audience and regulation

Who it's for and the law it covers

Who it's for

  • Facilities and property managers
  • Food business, hospitality and retail managers
  • Cleaning, maintenance and housekeeping teams
  • Warehouse and site supervisors

Laws covered

  • Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949. Occupiers must tell the local authority when substantial numbers of rats or mice are living on or resorting to their land.
  • Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. Employers must protect employees and others from risks, including risks from pests and pest control work.
  • COSHH Regulations 2002. Pesticides and other hazardous substances used for pest control must be assessed and controlled.
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Your questions answered

Questions about Pest Control training

How long is the Pest Control course?

It's made up of 6 microlessons, each under 5 minutes. Learners can finish it in one sitting or spread it over a few days, and 5Mins sends reminders until it is done.

Is there a certificate?

Yes. Learners get a certificate of completion once they finish every microlesson and complete the situational tests. The record is stored in 5Mins for audits.

What does ABDRR stand for?

Avoid, Block, Detect, Respond and Recover. It's the response framework the course uses for pest incidents.

What is integrated pest management?

An approach that puts prevention, proofing and monitoring first and uses proportionate control methods only where they are needed.

Who should take this course?

Facilities, property and site managers, food business and hospitality teams, and cleaning and maintenance staff.

Can I try the course first?

Yes. Request a free sample lesson and book a short demo with our team. After your demo, we'll share sample lessons with you so you can see the format for yourself.

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