Level 4 Diploma in Agricultural Pest Control with Official Exam

Diploma in Agricultural Pest Control at QLS Level 4

This course is endorsed under Quality Licence Scheme.

Pest control refers to the activities that are taken in order to control and manage the species known as pests. Pests are a part of the animal kingdom that hinder or greatly impact the activities of human beings. Pests are also responsible for some of the illnesses that frequently occur in humans around the world. Therefore, appropriate methods and strategies have been identified and implemented in order to sufficiently control pests and the associated harm. Pest control is mainly implemented through cultural, biological and chemical means.

Pest control is very important aspect of agriculture. A considerable amount of the agriculture foods are consumed by pests each year. These pests also carry dangerous diseases that can be easily transmitted to humans by consuming food that have been in contact with these pests. The Diploma in Agricultural Pest Control at QLS Level 4 will educate farmers on pest control and raise awareness as it plays a huge role in their harvest. Extensive knowledge regarding pest control is also important in order to embark on a successful career in agriculture or pest control in agriculture.

The Diploma in Agricultural Pest Control at QLS Level 4 will give learners in-depth information on the fundamentals of pest control. Learners will be introduced to pesticide controls and the application of agricultural pesticide. Have a clear understanding about the common crop insects and how to control them. The course will give insight into EPA and WPS training. Learners can also discover safety and health practices that have to be followed while incorporating pest control in agriculture.

The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This means that Global Edulink has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria. 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 4 against level descriptors published by Quality Licence Scheme, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner.

This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

Why Choose Global Edulink?

Global Edulink offers the most convenient path to gain skills and training that will give you the opportunity to put into practice your knowledge and expertise in an IT or corporate environment. You can study at your own pace at Global Edulink and you will be provided with all the necessary material, tutorials, qualified course instructor, narrated e-learning modules and free resources which include Free CV writing pack, free career support and course demo to make your learning experience more enriching and rewarding.

COURSE CURRICULUM

Module 01 : Pesticide Fundamentals Introduction

Module 02 : Agricultural Pesticide Application Information

Module 03 : Common Pesticide Applications and Methods

Module 04 : EPA Required Training Citation Section

Module 05 : PPE, Safety and Health Section

Module 06 : WPS Required Training Section

Module 07 : Beneficial Insect Identification

Module 08 : Honey Bee Detailed Section

Module 09 : Africanized Honey Bee Section

Module 10 : Modern European Bee Hive Section

Module 11 : Bee Control Section

Module 12 : Bee-Related Inspections Section

Module 13 : Wasp Identification Section

Module 14 : Common Crop Insects and Pesticide Controls

Module 15 : Cotton Insect and Related Pest Identification

Module 16 : 1 node Ant Identification and Control Section

Module 17 : 2 node Ant Identification and Control Section

Access Duration

The course 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 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 Agricultural Pest Control at QLS Level 4 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.

While the submission of your assignment is compulsory for you to get your Quality Licence Scheme certification, you can also receive another CPD & iAP, free e-certificate if you take a 20 multiple choice exam.

Certification

Those who successfully complete the course will be issued the Diploma in Agricultural Pest Control at QLS Level 4 by the Quality Licence Scheme.

Course Code: QLS-04870

Endorsed by

The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.

The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through our awarding organisations we have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. We are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.

Our knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables us to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.

Other benefits

• Written and designed by the industry’s finest expert instructors with over 15 years of experience
• Repeat and rewind all your lectures and enjoy a personalised learning experience
• Unlimited 12 months access from anywhere, anytime
• Save time and money on travel
• Learn at your convenience and leisure
• Eligible for TOTUM discount card

• Students
• Job seekers
• Farmers
• Other professionals related to agricultural pest control
• Anyone willing to learn more about agricultural pest control

• 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.

• 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 Engineer – £8,99 per hour