AUSTRALIAN NATIONALLY RECOGNISED
PEST MANAGEMENT TRAINING
We believe education is the key to professional success. Training based on standards provides an opportunity for improvement in any business. Adult learning principles guide the application of our approach to learning and assessment. Respect for the learner and the learning outcome is paramount.
UPCOMING COURSES
REGISTER FOR A NATIONALLY RECOGNISED COURSE IN PEST OR WEED MANAGEMENT
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 or if you would like us to deliver training at your site.*
All year - Start at anytime
Australia wide
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.
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
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 12th and Thursday 13th February 2025
Perth, Western Australia
Monday 17th to Friday 21st February 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 10th to Friday 14th March 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.
Tuesday 1st to Friday 4th April 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.
Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th May 2025
Perth, Western Australia
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.
Tuesday 20th to Friday 23rd May 2025
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.
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.
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
No new bookings available for training or assessment.
SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER 2025
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
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 1997.
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. Starting out in the Pest Management Industry can be a daunting task. Maybe you are not sure where to start or who to speak with when it comes to training and licensing in the Pest Management Industry. Maybe you want to find which course is right for you, how formal classroom training and workplace training work together or how to start your own pest management business. We provide all pest management training solutions from individuals to large corporations and government.
Or maybe you have a pest management problem, and you need expert advice. We provide pest management consulting services at all levels including fumigation site set up and site audit services, expert opinions based on Legislation in the occupation and Australia Standards, dispute resolution advice, pest management tender writing and pest management tender response services.
Whatever it is, tell us your story and we will do our best to make a difference or point you in the right direction.
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.
PEST MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, AUDIT AND PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP SERVICES
We provide consulting, audit and product stewardship services to support the pest management industry and nationally recognised training services we provide.
This includes fumigation site set up, business set up, tender response and major account management advice; client program design and work procedures; product information, advice on Australian Standards, legislation in pest management, chemicals, product labels and chemical storage; risk management; pest management advice, professional opinions and mediation to assist dispute resolution.
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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