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Registration

Why Register With the PCIPC?

Many people may claim to be pest control operators but they are not competent and or qualified properly which poses a risk to the consumer, the environment and the pest control industry. Registration with the PCIPC affords you the opportunity to be recognised in the pest control industry by your peers and by the consumers as qualified and competent because certain criteria would have had to be met before you are allowed to register and maintain registration.

The procedure for registration can be found on the application form

Registration Fees

The following 2019/2020 registration fees are applicable: Click Here to View (will go to a PDF). PCIPC is currently not a VAT vendor so all figures are reflected as excluding VAT

Competency Assessment

While PCIPC will acknowledge a candidates qualification and experience, to safe the integrity of PCIPC, candidates must demonstrating their skills and competency by passing the PCIPC written board assessment in the respective designation title. The initial roll out of assessment will require that a PCO undertake the assessment with-in 12 months of the date on which the designation title was awarded.

The assessment will be a multiple choice written based assessment that will simple test the candidates knowledge and understanding of the provisions of the act/regulations and the applicable codes of practice for the use of agricultural remedies.

The assessment will be a timed open book assessment that can be either done on-line or at an approved PCIPC test venue.

For further details see the PCIPC Assessment Policy

HOW DO I REGISTER IN 3 SIMPLE STEPS!

Step 1: Download application form

Step 2: Complete the form with all relevant details and attach clear copy of your ID, PCO Details and a clear copy of your qualifications to the application

Step 3: Please email application form to registration@pcipc.org

Download Registration Form

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PCIPC Designation Overview

Registration FAQ

How do I register?

To become a registered pest control operator with the PCIPC, you must meet the stated requirements of PCIPC. This can be found on the application form which you need to complete when registering. The registration form can be found at www.pcipc.org or you can email registration@pcipc.org

What is the cost of registration?

The current cost of registration can be found at www.pcipc.org

How long does the registration process take?

If your application and paperwork are in order and subject to verification of your certificates it will take on average ten working days to become registered.

What is a licensed designation?

A licensed PCO designation refers to a category or designation of registration with which the pest control operator can be registered with the PCIPC. Other designations include learner, Pest Control Operator Assistant, qualified Pest Control Operator, and Master Pest Control Operator. The importance of registering as a licensed PCO allows you to issue the PCIPC certificate of compliance.

What is the difference between a qualified and licensed PCO designation?

While both designations require that a PCO must be qualified, the licensed PCO designation allows the PCO to issue the PCIPC certificate of conformance.

Why is the PCIPC assessing me, I am qualified?

The assessment allows the PCIPC to ascertain your knowledge and understanding of the respective provisions of the act/regulations, and the applicable codes of practice for the use of agricultural remedies.  Once you have passed the assessment you will be allowed to issue the PCIPC certificate of conformance. The PCIPC reserves the right to call you up for an assessment at any time if the PCIPC finds that you do not have the necessary knowledge and understanding of the respective provisions of the act/regulations, and the applicable codes of practice for the use of agricultural remedies.

What is the PCIPC registration cycle?

The PCIPC registration cycle refers to the yearly cycle of registration with the PCIPC. The registration cycle for each registered PCO is different as it will start on the month in which you registered with the PCIPC. For example, if you registered in July your PCIPC registration cycle will be from July to June the following year.

Can my registration date change?

Your initial registration date will never change. So even if you renew your registration late your initial registration date will remain the same. As an example, if your registration cycle is July to June and you renew two months late in August, your registration date will remain July to June and will not change to an August to July cycle,

What happens if I do not renew my registration?

A PCO who does not re-register will become inactive with the PCIPC until they renew their registration. Inactive licensed PCO will not be able to obtain or issues the PCIPC certificates of conformance. Late registration may also result in administration penalty fees being charged.

Why is there a penalty fee for late renewals?

Late renewals result in additional administrative work and costs. This allows for the PCIPC to recover these costs.

Why must I pay an additional fee for a registration card?

Many PCO do not wish to have the physical registration card but rather just using the electronic card.   As result of this PCIPC have made it a choice of the PCO if they would like to have physical registration card and pay the associated cost thereof.

Why are my certificates and documents verified?

Due to the high number of fraudulent certificates received by the PCIPC, verification of certificates is required. This verification is done by a third party.

How do I update my registration details?

Updating registration details is as simple as downloading, completing the updated renewal registration form and sending this to renew@pcipc.org . Alternatively updating of certain registrations details can be done directly on your PCIPC online profile.

 

How do I renew my registration?

Visit the PCIPC’s website to download the renewal form. You can send this to renew@pcipc.org once the form is complete.

 

How do I log into my online portal?

Visit the PCIPC’s website www.pcipc.org , click “PCO Login” and enter your username (your email address) and password.