Pest Control : Advanced Pest Control
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- Certificate of completion - Free
- Diploma in Advanced Pest Control at QLS Level 3 - Free
- Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
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Diploma in Advanced Pest Control - Level 3
Do you want to control pests from damaging your crops or from disrupting your day to day activities? Then this Diploma in Advanced Pest Control – Level 3 might just be the one you were looking for. This comprehensive course Diploma in Advanced Pest Control will not just address pest control in agriculture, but will also address pest control in houses, schools and the surrounding environment to promote healthy living. Since this Diploma in Advanced Pest Control course will focus on the more advanced aspects of pest control, it is essential for you to have a recognized qualification at level 2 or above in a related disciple to get started with this course.
This insightful course Diploma in Advanced Pest Control will thoroughly enlighten you on pest control to help you understand its importance in agriculture and in leading a healthy, disease free life. You will be guided on how to implement pest control in a proper way to ward off harmful pests, followed by modules that will discuss about the common pesticide application methods available.
This highly detailed Diploma in Advanced Pest Control course will then relay the characteristics of a pest, after which an extensive demonstration will be given on various pests such as bees, spiders, mosquitos, scorpions and cockroaches. This program is also designed to educate you on the pesticide applicator to further enhance your knowledge on the subject.
The course has been endorsed under the Quality Licence Scheme. The completion of this course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification* but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner.
The course itself has been designed by Imperial Learning Limited* to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications.
The Quality Licence Scheme endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.
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What Will I Learn?
- Have a clear understanding of pest control.
- Understand the importance of proper pest control and how to implement pest control measures.
- Learn about pests such as bee, spiders, mosquitoes, scorpions, cockroach.
- Gain an understanding of common pesticide application.
- Learn about pesticide applicator.
COURSE CURRICULUM : Diploma in Advanced Pest Control - Level 03
★ MODULE 01 : Pesticide Section
- Common Kinds of Pesticides and their Function
- Pest Control Devices
- Insect Growth Regulators
- Human Health Factors
- IPM Methods (Types of Pest Control)
- Adjuvants
- Common Insecticides
- Pyrethroids
- Hexaflumuron
- Methoprene
- Pesticide Labeling Information
★ MODULE 02 : Bee Section
- Honey BeesApidae Family of Insects
- Honey Bees Constitute Three Clades
- Understanding Both AHB and EHB Bee Colony
- What is Killing Honeybees
- Habit Summary
- Understanding Africanized honey bees
- Halictid Bees -Family Halictidae
- Modern European Bee Hive and Related Information
- Bumble Bee
★ MODULE 03 : Mosquito Section
- Mosquitoes’ Life Cycle
- Mosquito Control Section
- Malathion for Mosquito Control
- What is Naled
- Mosquito Identification Section
- The Northern House Mosquito or House Mosquito Culex pipiens
- Mosquito Disease Section
- West Nile
- Malaria
- MidgeSection
★ MODULE 04 : Termite Section.
- Reproduction
- Detection of Termites
- Inspection for Subterranean Termites
- Prevention
- Termite Identification Section
★ MODULE 05 : Ant Identification Section
★ MODULE 06 : Spider Section
- Spider’s Life
- Spider Webs
★ MODULE 07 : Scorpion’s section
★MODULE 08 : Spider Identification Section
- Ground Spiders
- Black Widow Spider
- Web Spiders
- Six-Eyed Spiders
- Orb Weavers (Araneidae)
- Spider Glossary
★MODULE 09 : Bark Beetles Section
- The Wood Borers
- Preventative Spraying for Ips and Western Pine Beetles
- Proven Methods (Prevention)
★ MODULE 10 : Tick Section
- Biology of Ticks
- Tick Identification Section
- Some brand or common names
- Blacklegged Tick Habitat
- Classes of Pesticide
- Chemical Control of Ticks Summary
- Tick Summary
- Mites
- Chiggers Eutrombicula alfredduges
- Chigger Mites
- Fleas
- Head Lice
★ MODULE 11 : Cockroach Section
- Cockroaches 1 Inch or Larger
- Cockroach Management Strategies
★ MODULE 12 : Pesticide Applicator Section
- Why Rinse Empty Pesticide Containers
- Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements
- Personal Protective Equipment Section
- Respiratory Protection Section
- Overview
- Respirator Filter & Canister Replacement
- Personal Protective Equipment
Access Duration
The course Diploma in Advanced Pest Control will be directly delivered to you, and you have 12 months access to the online learning platform from the date you joined the course. The course Diploma in Advanced Pest Control is self-paced and you can complete it in stages, revisiting the lectures at any time.
Method of Assessment
In order to complete the Diploma in Advanced Pest Control - Level 3 successfully, all students are required to complete a series of assignments. The completed assignments must be submitted via the online portal. Your instructor will review and evaluate your work and provide your feedback based on how well you have completed your assignments.
Certification
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).
Course Code: QLS-04870
Awarding Body (Accreditation)
The Quality Licence Scheme has long-established reputations for providing high quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. The Quality Licence Scheme combines over 180 years of expertise combined with a responsive, flexible and innovative approach to the needs of our customers.
Renowned for excellent customer service, and quality standards, The Quality Licence Scheme also offer regulated qualifications for all ages and abilities post-14; all are developed with the support of relevant stakeholders to ensure that they meet the needs and standards of employers across the UK.
Who is this course for?
- Students
- Job seekers
- Farmers
- Other professionals related to agricultural pest control
- Anyone willing to learn more about agricultural pest control
Requirements
- Learners should be age 19 or over, and must have a basic understanding of Maths, English, and ICT.
- A recognised qualification at level 3 or above in any discipline.
Career path
- Farmers - £8.57 per hour
- Farm Workers - £8.39 per hour
- Farm Manager - £27,636 per annum
- Pest Control Technician - £18,743 per annum
- Agricultural Pest Controller
- Agricultural Pest Control Specialist
Other jobs you can get
- Pest Control Technician
- Pest Control Advisor
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Diploma in Advanced Pest Control at QLS Level 3
Digital certificate - Included
Those who successfully complete the course will be issued the Diploma in Advanced Pest Control at QLS Level 3 by the Quality Licence Scheme.
Course Code: QLS-04870
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