AUSTRALIAN NATIONALLY RECOGNISED
PEST MANAGEMENT TRAINING
At the heart of professional success lies education. Our training programs are built on established standards and designed to deliver real, measurable growth across all areas of business.
When you invest in our services, you're investing in yourself and your Team. Guided by adult learning principles, our approach ensures every session is relevant, practical, and tailored to respect your experience.
We’re committed to meaningful outcomes — because lasting impact begins with intentional, learner-focused development.
Grow with confidence. Learn with purpose. Succeed with us.
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PEST OR WEED MANAGEMENT
Please Note
Not all of our courses and delivery dates are publicly advertised.
If the course you are attending is not listed, it simply means that registration for that session is now closed.
We schedule training nationally, guided by industry demand and client requests.
If you have a specific training need or would like to explore the option of on-site delivery, we welcome your enquiry.
Please don't hesitate to get in touch using the form below — we’d be delighted to assist.
SELF PACED - START IMMEDIATLEY
All States and Territories
GENERAL PEST COURSE
CPPUPM3005 Manage pests without applying pesticides
CPPUPM3006 Manage pests by applying pesticides
CPPUPM3018 Maintain equipment and pesticide storage area in pest management vehicles
Complete the theory for 5, 6 and 18 and apply for a Provisional Licence in Western Australia.
For WA students offer we Unit 6 as a skill set to consolidate the repeated components across all 3 units.
YOU MUST HAVE A WORKPLACE AND A LICENCED WORKPLACE SUPERVISOR TO COMPLETE THE WORKPLACE PROJECTS AND ASSESSMENT.
SELF PACED LEARNING PROGRAM
HANDHELD AND BACKPACK EQUIPMENT LAWN AND GARDEN, LANDSCAPING, BUSHLAND AND MINE SITE REHABILITATION COURSE
AHCCHM304 Transport and Store Chemicals
AHCPMG301 Control Weeds
AHCCHM307 Prepare and Apply Chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
IN CLASS LEARNING PROGRAM - COMPANY GROUP TRAINING
This course supports an application to the Department of Health, Pesticide Safety Western Australia for a license endorsement that only allows the use of single nozzle spray equipment.
GROUP TRAINING - SET THE DATE
Perth, Western Australia
FUMIGATION COURSE
CPPUPM3011 Manage organisms by applying fumigants to commodities and environments
IN CLASS LEARNING PROGRAM
This course provides the knowledge required to apply fumigants to manage organisms and organism activity that affect the health, safety or amenity of persons, commodities or environments in domestic, commercial, industrial and maritime situations IN Western Australia.
Monday 26th to Friday 30th May 2025
Mildura, Victoria
FUMIGATION COURSE
CPPUPM3011 Manage organisms by applying fumigants to commodities and environments
CPPUPM4002 Schedule, organise and monitor pest management operations
CPPUPM4003 Assess and advise on pest management options for sensitive operations
CPPUPM4005 Implement and monitor on pest management options for sensitive operations
IN CLASS LEARNING PROGRAM
This course provides the knowledge required to apply fumigants to manage organisms and organism activity that affect the health, safety or amenity of persons, commodities or environments in domestic, commercial, industrial and maritime situations IN Western Australia.
Monday 23rd June to Friday 27th June 2025
Perth, Western Australia
FUMIGATION COURSE
CPPUPM3011 Manage organisms by applying fumigants to commodities and environments
IN CLASS LEARNING PROGRAM
This course provides the knowledge required to apply fumigants to manage organisms and organism activity that affect the health, safety or amenity of persons, commodities or environments in domestic, commercial, industrial and maritime situations in Victoria and New South Wales.
Monday 7th to Friday 11th July 2025
Melbourne, Victoria
Monday 14th to Thursday 17th July 2025
Melbourne, Victoria
WORKPLACE ASSESSMENTS
These appointments are for Victorian students who are ready to be assessed in their workplace via direct observation (i.e.: shoulder to shoulder with our Assessors). Please click on the link to schedule your appointment.
HANDHELD AND BACKPACK EQUIPMENT LAWN AND GARDEN, LANDSCAPING, BUSHLAND AND MINE SITE REHABILITATION COURSE
AHCCHM304 Transport and Store Chemicals
AHCPMG301 Control Weeds
AHCCHM307 Prepare and Apply Chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
IN CLASS LEARNING PROGRAM
This course supports an application to the Department of Health, Pesticide Safety Western Australia for a license endorsement that only allows the use of single nozzle spray equipment.
Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th July 2025
Perth, Western Australia
CPPUPM3008 INSPECT FOR AND REPORT ON TIMBER PESTS
THIS UNIT IS PART OF CERTIFICATE III IN URBAN PEST MANAGEMENT
CPPUPM3008 Inspect for and report on timber pests
IN CLASS LEARNING PROGRAM
This course is for those working towards a Certificate III in Urban Pest Management and for Timber Pest Inspectors.
Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st July 2025
Perth, Western Australia
COMMERCIAL DOMESTIC PESTS AS PART OF
CERTIFICATE III IN URBAN PEST MANAGEMENT
CPPUPM3005 Manage pests without applying pesticides
CPPUPM3006 Manage pests by applying pesticides
CPPUPM3018 Maintain equipment and pesticide storage area in pest management vehicles
CPPCMN3004 Respond to enquiries and complaints
CPPUPM3017 Maintain, service and repair pest management equipment
CPPUPM4003 Assess and advise on pest management options for sensitive operations
CPPUPM4005 Implement and monitor on pest management options for sensitive operations
This course is for those completing a Certificate III in Urban Pest Management
IN CLASS LEARNING PROGRAM
Monday 18th to Friday 22nd August 2025
Perth, Western Australia
COMMERCIAL DOMESTIC PESTS AS PART OF
CERTIFICATE III IN URBAN PEST MANAGEMENT
CPPUPM3005 Manage pests without applying pesticides
CPPUPM3006 Manage pests by applying pesticides
CPPUPM3018 Maintain equipment and pesticide storage area in pest management vehicles
CPPCMN3004 Respond to enquiries and complaints
CPPUPM3017 Maintain, service and repair pest management equipment
CPPUPM4003 Assess and advise on pest management options for sensitive operations
CPPUPM4005 Implement and monitor on pest management options for sensitive operations
This course is for those completing a Certificate III in Urban Pest Management
IN CLASS LEARNING PROGRAM
Monday 8th to Friday 12th September 2025
Perth, Western Australia
TERMITES AND TIMBER PESTS AS PART OF
CERTIFICATE III IN URBAN PEST MANAGEMENT
CPPUPM3008 Inspect for and report on timber pests
CPPUPM3010 Control timber pests
CPPUPM3042 Install termite management systems
IN CLASS LEARNING PROGRAM
This course is for those working towards a Certificate III in Urban Pest Management and for Timber Pest Inspectors.
Tuesday 18th to Friday 21st November 2025
Perth, Western Australia
FUMIGATION COURSE
CPPUPM3011 Manage organisms by applying fumigants to commodities and environments
CPPUPM4002 Schedule, organise and monitor pest management operations
CPPUPM4003 Assess and advise on pest management options for sensitive operations
CPPUPM4005 Implement and monitor on pest management options for sensitive operations
IN CLASS LEARNING PROGRAM
This course provides the knowledge required to apply fumigants to manage organisms and organism activity that affect the health, safety or amenity of persons, commodities or environments in domestic, commercial, industrial and maritime situations IN Western Australia.
Monday 1st to Friday 5th December 2025
Perth, Western Australia
TERMITES AND TIMBER PESTS AS PART OF
CERTIFICATE III IN URBAN PEST MANAGEMENT
CPPUPM3008 Inspect for and report on timber pests
CPPUPM3010 Control timber pests
CPPUPM3042 Install termite management systems
IN CLASS LEARNING PROGRAM
This course is for those working towards a Certificate III in Urban Pest Management and for Timber Pest Inspectors.
Monday 8th to Friday 12th December 2025
Perth, Western Australia
COMMERCIAL DOMESTIC PESTS AS PART OF
CERTIFICATE III IN URBAN PEST MANAGEMENT
CPPUPM3005 Manage pests without applying pesticides
CPPUPM3006 Manage pests by applying pesticides
CPPUPM3018 Maintain equipment and pesticide storage area in pest management vehicles
CPPCMN3004 Respond to enquiries and complaints
CPPUPM3017 Maintain, service and repair pest management equipment
CPPUPM4003 Assess and advise on pest management options for sensitive operations
CPPUPM4005 Implement and monitor on pest management options for sensitive operations
This course is for those completing a Certificate III in Urban Pest Management
IN CLASS LEARNING PROGRAM
Monday 9th to Friday 13th February 2026
Perth, Western Australia
TERMITES AND TIMBER PESTS AS PART OF
CERTIFICATE III IN URBAN PEST MANAGEMENT
CPPUPM3008 Inspect for and report on timber pests
CPPUPM3010 Control timber pests
CPPUPM3042 Install termite management systems
IN CLASS LEARNING PROGRAM
This course is for those working towards a Certificate III in Urban Pest Management and for Timber Pest Inspectors.
Tuesday 24th to Friday 27th March 2026
Perth, Western Australia
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT CROPS & PASTURES, FORESTRY, PEST & WEED CONTROL NON-CROPPING SITUATIONS & TURF MANAGEMENT
AHCCHM304 Transport and Store Chemicals
AHCPMG301 Control Weeds
AHCCHM307 Prepare and Apply Chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCCHM404 Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals
AHCCHM405 Plan and implement a chemical use program
IN CLASS LEARNING PROGRAM
This course is designed specifically for those who intend to use spraying equipment with more than one nozzle to meet the licencing requirements set by the Department of Health in Western Australia.
Tuesday 19th to Friday 22nd May 2026
Perth, Western Australia
We have been providing nationally recognised training and professional consulting solutions to the urban pest management, termite inspection and treatment, lawn and garden, broad hectare spraying and fumigation industries to private and government organisations since 1996.
Not all our courses and delivery dates are advertised. We schedule courses based on industry demand and client request Nationally. Please contact us using the form below if you have an industry specific training enquiry.
Hello, how can we help you…
It all begins with you. Embarking on a career in the Pest Management Industry can feel overwhelming — knowing where to start, which qualifications you need, or how to navigate training and licensing requirements may not be immediately clear. Whether you're seeking guidance on the right course, curious about how formal classroom learning integrates with workplace experience, or aspiring to start your own pest management business, we're here to support you. We deliver comprehensive training solutions tailored to individuals, corporations, and government sectors alike.
Alternatively, if you're facing a pest management challenge, our expert consulting services are available to assist at every level. From fumigation site setup and audit preparation to legislative compliance, expert opinions, dispute resolution, and assistance with tender preparation and responses — we bring deep industry knowledge and practical experience to every consultation.
Whatever your need, we invite you to share your story with us. We'll do our utmost to support you — or connect you with the right resources to help you move forward.
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED PEST MANAGEMENT TRAINING
Flexibility and satisfying individual needs are fundamental to our training services. All training is competency based. Trainers hold a Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training as well as additional relevant qualifications. Trainers are passionate about their work and have the expertise to make complex knowledge and skills easy for students to learn, practical in application and relevant to students' particular workplaces.
Flexible delivery options are available and include; On-site training, Off-site training, Remote learning and Workplace assessments
Our Training process involves; Client/Employer consultation, Course orientation, Recognition of Prior Learning, Training delivery, Competency based assessment, Course evaluation, Completion and certification, Reporting to client/employer
Training Approaches used include; Lectures, discussion and group work Skills demonstration and practice Self-directed reading and exercises Audiovisual aids and course notes.
PEST MANAGEMENT TRAINING
Pest Education Services & Training (PEST) is the only privately owned Registered Training Organisation (RTO 2514) located in Western Australia offering nationally recognised training and assessment to the pest management industry. Our mission is to create unique highly professional training solutions for the pest management and related industries to meet the needs and goals of all our clients. We are committed to the continual improvement of the level of professionalism in the pest management industry.
Our three step process to a successful training partnership includes, YOU, the learner, your Training Provider and a suitable workplace to complete the practical component of the course.
STUDY AT ANYTIME
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING
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GENERAL COURSE IN URBAN PEST MANAGEMENT
CPPUPM3005 MANAGE PESTS WITHOUT APPLYING PESTICIDES
CPPUPM3006 MANAGE PESTS BY APPLYING PESTICIDES
CPPUPM3018 Maintain equipment and pesticide storage area in pest management vehicles
SELF PACED LEARNING PROGRAM
START AT ANYTIME
This remote training program combines individual studies and assignments with the full support of your trainer and assessor via mobile telephone, emails and digital links.
You must complete a language, literacy and numeracy assessment to enrol in the course. .
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URBAN PEST MANAGEMENT BRIDGING COURSE
CPPCMN3004 Respond to enquiries and complaints
CPPUPM3017 Maintain, service and repair pest management equipment
CPPUPM4003 Assess and advise on pest management options for sensitive operations
CPPUPM4005 Implement and monitor on pest management options for sensitive operations
SELF PACED LEARNING PROGRAM
START AT ANYTIME
This remote training program supports those who are planning to relocate to Western Australia and are currently working as a licenced pest manager in any State or Territory outside of Western Australia.
This remote training program combines individual studies and assignments with the full support of your trainer and assessor via mobile telephone, emails and digital links.
You must complete a language, literacy and numeracy assessment to enrol in the course.
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TRAINEESHIP MANAGEMENT
TRAINEESHIPS: SKILLING YOUR WORKFORCE, WITH INCENTIVES!
If you're looking for a way to build your workforce with skilled workers, traineeships are an excellent option! Your workers will complete on the job training towards a nationally recognised qualification, in line with industry standards and best practice, and as an employer you may be eligible for financial incentives.
We offer traineeship management for:
Urban Pest Managers and Fumigators who will complete a qualification on the program.
Qualifications include:
CPP30119 CERTIFICATE III IN URBAN PEST MANAGEMENT
CPP41619 CERTIFICATE IV IN URBAN PEST MANAGEMENT
Should you have any questions, we will look forward to hearing from you and responding to your needs.
+61 8 9225 7007