General Pest Management Course in Melbourne

The General Pest Management Course consists of three units of competence:

• CPPPUPM3005 (Unit 5) Manage pests without applying pesticides
• CPPUPM3006 (Unit 6) Manage pests by applying pesticides
• CPPUPM3018 (Unit 18) Maintain equipment and pesticide storage area in pest management vehicles

Each unit of competence is from the Certificate III in Urban Pest Management qualification CPP30119.

The General Pest Management Course is delivered at our Port Melbourne training centre and is designed to provide new or experienced Pest Control Technicians with the basic knowledge and skills to become a licensed Pest Management Technician.

After completing all training and both written and practical assessments, you will receive a Statement of Attainment which can then be submitted to your government licensing office to receive your Pest Management Licence.

Pest Management Course | Duration

The General Pest Management Course duration is a total of 10 Days in Duration.

The course requires attendance in the following:

• Five Days classroom-based theory course include theory by way of engagement with the trainer and learning materials, as well as written assessments and practical assessment;
• Three Days practical experience observing and working with a licensed pest management technician, and;
• Two Days practical assessment workshops offered by Short Courses Australia, which forms part of your summative (final) assessment.

Pest Management Course | Course Overview

• Legislation relevant to those involved in public health pest control
• Storage and transport of pesticides
• Control of vertebrate pests including rats, mice, birds, possums and feral cats
• Public health insect pest biology and control including cockroaches, ants, wasps, flies, biting insects, stored product insects etc
• Pesticide application equipment
• Personal protective equipment
• Choice and use of insecticide and rodenticide formulations
• New developments in active ingredients, formulations and application techniques

Pest Management Course | Practical Learning

• Hands-on insect identification including a variety of pest specimens
• Hands on building inspections, risk assessments and management programs for General Pests

Pest Management Course | Course Completion

To complete the General Pest Management Course in Melbourne you will need to:

• Attend all daily sessions;
• Bring your own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
• Complete theory and practical booklets as well as a knowledge quiz covering what you need to know to be a Pest Management Technician;
• Source 3 day practical experience with a licensed Pest Management Technician, and complete a practical completion log, signed by the licensed Pest Management Technician.

Statement of Attainment (Certificate)

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment from Short Courses Australia (RTO 41261) in the units of competence:

• CPPPUPM3005 (Unit 5) Manage pests without applying pesticides
• CPPUPM3006 (Unit 6) Manage pests by applying pesticides
• CPPUPM3018 (Unit 18) Maintain equipment and pesticide storage area in pest management vehicles

Pest Management Course Melbourne Cost

The cost of the course is $2,800.00 per person.