Integrated Pest Management for Food Facilities

Programme Summary

Strengthen preventive pest management through practical site controls and effective coordination with competent specialists. Participants recognise pest evidence, evaluate access and harbourage conditions, and interpret monitoring and service records. A site case develops inspection priorities and corrective actions that protect food, improve housekeeping and support timely escalation without extending staff responsibilities into unauthorised pesticide application.

Training Objectives

1 Improve recognition of pest evidence and vulnerabilities; 2 Connect prevention with site hygiene and maintenance; 3 Strengthen monitoring and specialist service oversight; 4 Develop proportionate contamination and escalation responses; 5 Support reliable records and recurring issue prevention.

Learning Outcomes

1 Identify pest evidence in a food facility; 2 Recognise access routes and harbourage conditions; 3 Interpret monitoring and contractor service records; 4 Prioritise practical preventive corrective actions; 5 Escalate suspected product contamination appropriately.

Target Audience

Hygiene Supervisors; Facilities Supervisors; Food Safety Officers; Warehouse Supervisors; Production Supervisors.

Target Industries

Food Manufacturing; Food Warehousing; Food Retail; Contract Catering; Food Packing.

Course Contents

• Module 1 Pest Risks and Site Responsibilities: Relevant pests and contamination pathways; Prevention monitoring and specialist treatment roles; Food protection and escalation responsibilities.
• Module 2 Exclusion Housekeeping and Habitat Control: Building access points and proofing needs; Waste storage and vegetation management; Remove shelter food and water sources.
• Module 3 Inspection and Monitoring Evidence: Recognise sightings droppings and damage; Device location records and site maps; Interpret activity trends and inspection gaps.
• Module 4 Specialist Coordination and Safe Response: Review service reports and recommendations; Protect products during authorised interventions; Avoid unauthorised pesticide handling or placement.
• Module 5 Pest Prevention Case Review: Assess a fictional site inspection record; Prioritise maintenance and housekeeping actions; Document containment escalation and verification steps.

Assessment

• 20 single best answer questions, including applied scenarios; one mark per question.
• 30 minute invigilated digital examination with identity verification. Approved accessibility adjustments preserve the assessed competence.
• Supplied reference sheets permitted; messaging, internet searches and external AI assistance prohibited.
• Individual applied assessment (20 minutes): Review a site photograph and pest monitoring pack, identify vulnerabilities and prepare a prioritised prevention, containment and specialist escalation plan.
• Assessment criteria: Accurate recognition of pest evidence and vulnerabilities; Effective preventive and corrective action priorities; Safe escalation and contractor coordination decisions.
• Pass each component separately: 15/20 written marks (75%) and at least 70% on the applied task.
• All mandatory criteria must pass: Do not prescribe or apply pesticides without required competence and authorisation.
• Individual results and feedback are provided. One reassessment may follow coaching under the published enrolment terms.

Certification

• Successful learners receive a TQCSI Arabia digital Certificate of Successful Completion.
• The certificate records the learner name, exact programme title, teaching hours, completion date and unique verification reference.
• Verified identity, full attendance and separate written and applied passes are required; all mandatory critical criteria must be met.
• Proposed issue target: within 30 calendar days of approved results and settlement of applicable fees.
• Records pest prevention and oversight learning; it does not license pesticide application or qualify the holder as a pest control technician.
• Attendance confirmation may record completed hours for unsuccessful learners; it does not certify successful completion.

Programme Profile

Number of daysNumber of daysNumber of days

111

Total teaching hoursTotal teaching hoursTotal teaching hours

6 hours; breaks, pre course work and formal final assessments excluded.6 hours; breaks, pre course work and formal final assessments excluded.6 hours; breaks, pre course work and formal final assessments excluded.

Delegates allowedDelegates allowedDelegates allowed

Maximum 20 delegates.Maximum 20 delegates.Maximum 20 delegates.

Training prerequisitesTraining prerequisitesTraining prerequisites

Basic food hygiene awareness is recommended. No pesticide application competence is assumed or provided.Basic food hygiene awareness is recommended. No pesticide application competence is assumed or provided.Basic food hygiene awareness is recommended. No pesticide application competence is assumed or provided.

Pre course assignment and assessmentPre course assignment and assessmentPre course assignment and assessment

Review a supplied site map and pest service report; a short opening diagnostic identifies experience.Review a supplied site map and pest service report; a short opening diagnostic identifies experience.Review a supplied site map and pest service report; a short opening diagnostic identifies experience.

End of course assessmentEnd of course assessmentEnd of course assessment

20 question written exam (30 minutes) and individual applied task (20 minutes).20 question written exam (30 minutes) and individual applied task (20 minutes).20 question written exam (30 minutes) and individual applied task (20 minutes).

Passing criteriaPassing criteriaPassing criteria

75% written and 70% applied, passed separately; full attendance. All mandatory criteria must pass.75% written and 70% applied, passed separately; full attendance. All mandatory criteria must pass.75% written and 70% applied, passed separately; full attendance. All mandatory criteria must pass.