BPA Operating Standards

All accredited BPA operators have received training, to a minimum agreed standard that covers the following areas:-

Topic	Fireworks				Pyrotechnists
	Manager	Senior Operator	Junior Operator	Trainee	Manager	Senior Operator	Junior Operator	Trainee
Basic knowledge or firework types			X	X
Basic knowledge of Pyrotechnic Types							X	X
Advanced knowledge of firework types and effects		X
Advanced knowledge of pyrotechnis types and effects						X
Knowledge of British Standard BS 7114		X
Basic introduction to UK explosive law		X				X
Knowledge of Explosive Transport law	X				X
Knowledge of Explosive Classification law	X				X
Knowledge of Explosive Storage law	X				X
Fallout of selected items	X	X	X		X	X	X
Effect of wind strength	X	X	X		X	X	X
Basic Chemistry	X				X
Site layout	X	X	X		X	X	X
Display Design	X	X			X	X
First Aid	X	X			X	X
Radio Procedures	X	X	X		X	X	X