Certificate III in Urban Pest Management

CPP30119

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

This qualification reflects the role of pest management technicians who are required to identify common urban pests, assess pest problems, consider pest management options, develop pest management plans, liaise with customers and implement pest management strategies.

In most cases, technicians work alone with responsibility for managing chemicals and equipment used for pest management and stored in pest management vehicles.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to pest management in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Start (traineeship)

      *To be eligible for this funding, you have to do a traineeship.

      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    This traineeship is available:

    • Pest Management Level III

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through traineeship:
      2 years
    • Qualification only:
      1–2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Maintain equipment and pesticide storage area in pest management vehicles Core
Maintain, service and repair pest management equipment Core
Manage pests by applying pesticides Core
Manage pests without applying pesticides Core
Respond to enquiries and complaints Core
Apply HACCP to the workplace Elective
Apply poison baits for vertebrate pest control in rural and environmental landscapes Elective
Assess and advise on pest management options for complex operations Elective
Assess and advise on pest management options for sensitive Elective
Control timber pests Elective
Implement and monitor pest management plans for complex operations Elective
Implement and monitor pest management plans for sensitive operations Elective
Inspect for and report on timber pests Elective
Install termite management systems Elective
Manage organisms by applying fumigants to commodities and environments Elective
Mentor in the workplace Elective
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases Elective
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry Elective
Provide First Aid Elective
Read plans, drawings and specifications for residential buildings Elective
Transport and store chemicals Elective
Work safely at heights Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate III in Urban Pest Management sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Noxious Weeds and Pest Inspector

    ANZSCO 599514

    Noxious Weeds and Pest Inspectors inspect and monitor plants, land and water for noxious plants and animal species, and organise for their control or eradication.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Pest Controller

    ANZSCO 841913

    Pest Controllers apply pest management techniques to control invertebrate and insect pests inside and outside domestic, commercial and industrial premises.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

Training providers delivering Certificate III in Urban Pest Management

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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