Certificate III Pest Control Course
The Certificate III in Pest Management course course consists of 13 units of competency, of which 9 are core units and 4 are elective units. This qualification applies to people working in the pest management industry as pest management technicians who identify pests, assess pest problems, consider pest management options, liaise with customers and implement pest management strategies.
If you have already completed some of the units through the General Pest Management or Timber Pest courses you can complete the outstanding units to gain full qualification in Certificate III.
The Certificate III in Pest Management course can also be completed by correspondence.
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Certificate III - Correspondence Course
Certificate III - Face to Face Course
About the Face to Face Course
The Masterclass is a 3 day “Face to Face” classroom course and it’s packed with helpful extras. You will also be asked to undertake some projects which form part of the rich experience the course has to offer.
Topics included are:
1. Improving your technical ability and customer support skill
2. Large commercial account management
3. Converting sales leads to new or additional contracts
4.Proposing termite Management Programs
5. Work Health and Safety inductions
6. Helpful planning and time management to increase productivity and profit.
7. Sustainable equipment purchases and maintenance
8. Key environmental considerations for food safety and consumer satisfaction.
How to Enrol:
To immediately ensure a place in your chosen course you can complete your enrolment by phone. Please call Debbie-Anne on (02) 4322 0331. Alternatively you can complete the enrolment form and return with payment by fax, email or post to register your attendance.
To achieve Certificate III in Urban Pest Management (CPP30115)
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 13 units of competency, which are made up of:
- 9 Core units
- 4 Elective units.
Units are usually chosen as follows:
Core units of competency:
| Unit code | Unit title |
| CPPCMN3004 (Unit 4) | Respond to enquiries and complaints |
| CPPPMT3002 (Unit 2) | Assess, advise on options and develop pest management plans for complex or high risk operations |
| CPPPMT3005 (Unit 5) | Manage pests without applying pesticides |
| CPPPMT3006 (Unit 6) | Manage pests by applying pesticides |
| CPPPMT3007 (Unit 7) | Implement pest management plans for complex or high risk operations |
| CPPPMT3017 (Unit 17) | Maintain, service and repair pest management equipment |
| CPPPMT3018 (Unit 18) | Maintain equipment and pesticide storage area in pest management vehicles |
| CPPPMT3026 (Unit 26) | Select pest management vehicle and equipment |
| CPPPMT3043 (Unit 43) | Prepare and present pest management proposals for complex or high risk operations |
Elective units of competency.
The following are the Units usually taken up by the industry. You can also choose alternatives if you wish. Please see alternatives below:
| Unit code | Unit title |
| CPPPMT3008 (Unit 8) | Inspect for and report on timber pests |
| CPPPMT3010 (Unit 10) | Control timber pests |
| CPPPMT3019 (Unit 19) | Organise and monitor pest management operations |
| CPPPMT3029 (Unit 29) | Plan and schedule pest management operations |
Alternatives
| Unit code | Unit title |
| AHCVPT306A | Apply animal trapping techniques |
| CPPCMN3001 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Other Elective units available
| Unit code | Unit title |
| CPPPMT3011 | Manage organisms by applying fumigants to commodities and environments |
| CPPPMT3042 | Install physical termite management systems |