Killgerm is the UK's leading trainer of pest controllers. All of our courses are in line with the HSE, DEFRA and industry guidelines for the training of those involved in pest control and are allocated points by BASIS and DATAS under their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) schemes.

Killgerm courses are modular and can be used to train technicians in specific areas or across the whole spectrum of pest control. Many companies use our courses as a refresher.

All of our courses are presented by fully qualified, highly experienced and knowledgeable specialists from within Killgerm and from other organisations.

New Courses
Stored Product Insect Workshop:
13th May 2010 - Ossett
2nd Sept 2010 - Perth

Pest Control in the Retail Sector:
9th Feb 2010 - Reigate
11th Feb 2010 - Ossett
18th May 2010 - Ossett

Non Target Species:
TBA

Practical Risk Management:
29th Sept 2010 - Grange Manor

All courses above are charged at £100 + VAT Inc lunch
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Foundation Courses
Our foundation courses are specifically designed for technicians new to the industry and those wanting to know the basics of pest management. They are provided free of charge to customers and their staff (subject to account status) and are run at a number of regional locations.

Modules include:
 • Safe Use of Pesticides
 • Insect Control
 • Rodent Control
 • Product Seminars

For those thinking of taking up pest control or for others with limited knowledge, special induction courses can be arranged.

*FREE to existing cutomers.
Existing customers (subject to account status) - to cover venue/lunch and refreshment costs a small fee will be invoiced to your account.

Non-customers -
    - 1 day courses are chargeable at £100 + VAT
      including lunch.
    - 2 Day courses are chargeable at £175 +VAT
      including lunch.

Insect Control:
23rd & 24th Feb 2010 - Bristol
30th & 31st March 2010 - Norwich
27th & 28th April 2010 - Ossett
4th & 5th May 2010 - Reigate
8th & 9th June 2010 - Ossett
23rd & 24th June 2010 - Grangemouth
13th & 14th July 2010 - Bristol
15th & 16th Sept 2010 - Reigate
21st & 22nd Sept 2010 - Ossett
26th & 27th Oct 2010 - Norwich
*Free to existing customers (subject to account status)
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Rodent Control:
25th Feb 2010 - Bristol
1st April 2010 - Norwich
29th April 2010 - Ossett
11th May 2010 - Lingfield
10th June 2010 - Ossett
15th July 2010 - Bristol
14th Sept 2010 - Lingfield
23rd Sept 2010 - Ossett
20th Oct 2010 - Perth
28th Oct 2010 - Norwich
*Free to existing customers (subject to account status)
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Safe Use of Pesticides:
3rd Feb 2010 - Reigate
13th April 2010 - Norwich
2nd March 2010 - Bristol
30th March 2010 - Perth
5th May 2010 - Ossett
6th May 2010 - Reigate
7th May 2010 - Reigate
2nd June 2010 - Ossett
20th July 2010 - Bristol
7th Sept 2010 - Reigate
28th Sept 2010 - Ossett
2nd Nov 2010 - Norwich
*Free to existing customers (subject to account status)
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For details of these courses and to check availability, contact Lisa Wales at Killgerm, on 01924 268445 or email training@killgerm.com.
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Specialist Courses
Our specialist courses have been developed as a result of working together with our customers to provide specific training courses in response to industry demands. Many of the specialist courses now incorporate a valuable practical element.

Flying Insect Control:
2nd June 2010 - Reigate
7th Sept 2010 - Ossett
23rd Sept 2010 - Bristol
Courses charged at £100 + VAT Inc lunch
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Bird Control:
15th April 2010 - Reigate
12th May 2010 - Ossett
21st May 2010 - Bristol
27th May 2010 - Grangemouth
12th Oct 2010 - Ossett
12th Oct 2010 - Reigate
Courses charged at £100 + VAT Inc lunch
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Pest Awareness for Non - PCOs
(Ideal for Receptionists):
21st April 2010 - Ossett
27th May 2010 - Lingfield
28th April 2010 - Grangemouth
16th June 2010 - Bristol
29th July 2010 - Norwich
16th Sept 2010 - Ossett
19th Oct 2010 - Lingfield
Courses charged at £100 + VAT Inc lunch
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Equipment Course:
4th March 2010 - Ossett
20th April 2010 - Reigate
30th Sept 2010 - Reigate
6th Oct 2010 - Bristol
7th Oct 2010 - Ossett
Courses charged at £100 + VAT Inc lunch
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Insect Identification:
20th May 2010 - Ossett
30th Sept 2010 - Ossett
Courses charged at £135 + VAT Inc lunch
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Drainage Course for PCOs:
6th May 2010 - Ossett
10th June 2010 - Reigate
1st July 2010 - Bristol
9th Sept 2010 - Ossett
Courses charged at £150 + VAT Inc lunch
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Advanced Drainage Course:
28th & 29th Sept 2010 - Ossett
Courses charged at £250 + VAT Inc lunch
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Air Weapons Course:
24th Feb 2010 - Masham
14th April 2010 - Cluny by Kirkcaldy
11th May 2010 - Masham
14th May 2010 - Salisbury
15th June 2010 - Chelmsford
22nd June 2010 - Chelmsford
27th July 2010 - Chelmsford
1st Sept 2010 - Masham
2nd Sept 2010 - Chelmsford
21st Sept 2010 - Salisbury
Courses charged at £140 + VAT
Those attending to bring their own weapons for practical session on the target range.
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Environmental Health Food Safety Teams - Pest Awareness:
3rd March 2010 - Ossett
11th Nov 2010 - Ossett
Courses charged at £110 + VAT Inc lunch
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For details of these courses and to check availability, contact Lisa Wales at Killgerm, on 01924 268445 or email training@killgerm.com.
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Specialist Courses - Laboratory Based
Pest Recognition Skills for EHOs:
To be announced.
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Professional Courses
Our professional courses are designed for managers, supervisors and senior operators. They are higher level education courses resulting in the award of a professional qualification.

Working Safely in Pest Control (IOSH):
17th March 2010 - Ossett
27th May 2010 - Reigate
21st July 2010 - Bristol
10th Nov 2010 - Ossett
Courses charged at £200 + VAT Inc lunch
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Working Safely at Heights Course:
8th April 2010 - Ossett
6th May 2010 - Grange Manor
14th June 2010 - Reigate
22nd July 2010 - Bristol
20th Oct 2010 - Ossett
Courses charged at £200 + VAT Inc lunch
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The Royal Society for Public Health and British Pest Control Association Certificate in Pest Control (Level 2 )

(Module 1)
1st & 2nd Feb 2010 - Ossett
1st & 2nd March 2010 - Uxbridge
27th & 28th Sept 2010 - Uxbridge
1st & 2nd Nov 2010 - Ossett

(Module 2)
8th & 9th Feb 2010 - Ossett
8th & 9th March 2010 - Uxbridge
4th & 5th Oct 2010 - Uxbridge
8th & 9th Nov 2010 - Ossett

(Module 3)
15th & 16th Feb 2010 - Ossett
15th & 16th March 2010 - Uxbridge
11th & 12th Oct 2010 - Uxbridge
15th & 16th Nov 2010 - Ossett

(Module 4)
22nd & 23rd Feb 2010 - Ossett
22nd & 23rd March 2010 - Uxbridge
18th & 19th Oct 2010 - Uxbridge
22nd & 23rd Nov 2010 - Ossett

(Exam)
26th Feb 2010 - Ossett
26th March 2010 - Uxbridge
22nd Oct 2010 - Uxbridge
26th Nov 2010 - Ossett
Courses charged at £750 + VAT (includes RSPH Exam, lunch & refreshments)

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RSPH/BPCA Level 2 - Scotland
15th & 16th March 2010 - Perth
17th & 18th March 2010 - Perth
22nd & 23rd March 2010 - Perth
24th & 25th March 2010 - Perth

(Exam)
26th March 2010 - Perth
Courses charged at £750 + VAT (includes RSPH Exam, lunch & refreshments)
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The Royal Society for Public Health Level 3 Certificate in Mosquito Management:
19th, 20th and 21st July 2010 - Portsmouth

Courses charged at £750 + VAT (includes RSPH Exam, accommodation, lunch & refreshments)
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For details of these courses and to check availability, contact Lisa Wales at Killgerm, on 01924 268445 or email training@killgerm.com.
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New Practical Courses 2009
You ask, We listen! Killgerm highly values your feedback, that's why 2009 will see a host of new practical courses being introduced.

These courses promise to be extremely informative, providing pest controllers with the ability to put the valuable skills gained in the classroom into practical environments.

Mole & Rabbit:
18th March 2010 - Salisbury
25th March 2010 - Bretton
8th April 2010 - Salisbury
18th May 2010 - Norwich
24th June 2010 - Salisbury
5th Oct 2010 - Bretton
1st Oct 2010 - Salisbury
17th Nov 2010 - To be announced (Scotland)
Course charged at £100 + VAT Inc lunch
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Advanced Pest Control - Workshop 1 Bed Bugs:
16th March 2010 - Bristol
23rd March 2010 - Reigate
15th April 2010 - Ossett
19th May 2010 - Perth
26th May 2010 - Norwich
6th July 2010 - Reigate
9th Sept 2010 - Bristol
14th Sept 2010 - Ossett
Course charged at £100 + VAT Inc lunch
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Advanced Pest Control - Workshop 2 Ants, Bees & Wasps:
9th March 2010 - Bristol
25th March 2010 - Norwich
14th April 2010 - Reigate
22nd April 2010 - Reigate
27th Jan 2010 - Ossett
7th April 2010 - Ossett
16th June 2010 - Ossett
30th June 2010 - Grangemouth
Course charged at £100 + VAT Inc lunch
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Advanced Pest Control - Workshop 3 Fleas:
13th April 2010 - Ossett
13th May 2010 - Norwich
3rd June 2010 - Bristol
Course charged at £100 + VAT Inc lunch
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Control of Rural Pests - Practical Trapping Techniques:
11th Feb 2010 - Northampton
9th Nov 2010 - Northampton
Course charged at £125 + VAT Inc lunch
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Long Netting & Ferreting Course:
2nd Feb 2010 - Northmpton
Course charged at £100 + VAT Not Inc lunch

For details of these courses and to check availability, contact Lisa Wales at Killgerm, on 01924 268445 or email training@killgerm.com.
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New Practical Workshop
Rodent Workshop:
25th May 2010 - Ossett
8th July 2010 - Lingfield
13th Oct 2010 - Ossett
15th Oct 2010 - Bristol
27th Oct 2010 - Grangemouth
Course Charged at £100 + VAT Inc lunch

Insect Workshop:
26th May 2010 - Ossett
14th Oct 2010 - Ossett
Course Charged at £100 + VAT Inc lunch

Business Development Courses
Our business development courses are designed for the managers in both the private and public sector. They provide important training in a range of business skills.

Where applicable, certificates of attendance are awarded to successful attendees.

Developing Your Business Through Successful Sales and Marketing:
25th Nov 2010 - Ossett
Course Charged at £130 + VAT Inc lunch

For details of these courses and to check availability, contact Lisa Wales at Killgerm, on 01924 268445 or email training@killgerm.com.
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Seminars
To be announced

Availability Checker
To check availability of courses fill out our online form here. Alternatively contact Lisa Wales at Killgerm, on 01924 268445 or email training@killgerm.com.
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