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. 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 that continue to pay dividends long after the course is complete; because lasting impact begins with intentional, learner focused training and assessment.

Why choose Pest Education Services & Training? We purposefully position ourselves to deliver genuine competence. Read more about us in Frequently Asked Questions.

Competence you can trust.

OUR COURSES

General pest management

Weed management Courses

Certificate III in Urban Pest Management Courses

Fumigation Courses

Termite and Timber Pest Courses

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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. Before you register for Certificate III in Urban Pest Management sign up for our FREE online information session which explains the process of training for licencing for Pest Management in Western Australia.

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 here. We’d be delighted to assist.

We Understand Licensing, Compliance, and Real Competence

Australian owned and operated
All courses written to support LOCAL, REGIONAL AND INTERSTATE Clients
Experience with licensing requirements and regulators
Active involvement in national training package development
Trusted by industry, government, and complex environments
Pest Technician Licence Training for Tasmania
Pest Technician Licence Training for Victoria
Pest Technician Licence Training for New South Wales
Pest Technician Licence Training for ACT
Pest Technician Licence Training for Queensland
Pest Technician Licence Training for Northern Territory
Pest Technician Licence Training for Western Australia
Pest Technician Licence Training for South Australia

Before you enrol in Certificate III in Urban Pest Management sign up for our FREE online information session which explains the process of training for licensing in Pest Management in across Australia.

SET THE DATE TRAINING

Courses offered via self-paced learning and can also be tailored for organisations with specific training requirements.

All courses written to support LOCAL, REGIONAL AND INTERSTATE Clients

Please contact us to discuss your needs or for further information.

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 or Training Licence in your State
COMPLETE SELF PACED LEARNING PROGRAM - START AT ANY TIME
ONLINE LEARNING MODULES WRITTEN TO STATE LICENCING REQUIREMENTS
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 FOR THIS COURSE
AHCCHM304 Transport and Store Chemicals
AHCPMG301 Control Weeds
AHCCHM307 Prepare and Apply Chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
IN CLASS LEARNING PROGRAM FOR GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE
SELF PACED LEARNING PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUAL ENROLMENTS
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.
CPPUPM3010 Control Timber Pests
CPPUPM3018 Maintain equipment and pesticide storage area in pest management vehicles

This course also includes the completion of the Termite Treatment for Power Poles Course.
IN CLASS LEARNING PROGRAM FOR GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE
This highly specialised course is for those working towards a Certificate III in Urban Pest Management and for Timber Power Pole Pest Inspectors.
CPPUPM3008 Inspect for and report on timber pests
IN CLASS LEARNING PROGRAM FOR GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE
This course is for Timber Pest Inspectors.
CPPUPM3011 Manage organisms by applying fumigants to commodities and environments
IN CLASS LEARNING PROGRAM FOR GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE
This highly specialised course is for those working towards in Fumigation.
CPPUPM3011 Manage organisms by applying fumigants to commodities and environments
AHCCHM307 Prepare and Apply Chemicals to Pests, Weeds, and Diseases
AHCCHM304 Transport and Store Chemicals
IN CLASS LEARNING PROGRAM FOR GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE
This highly specialised course is for those working towards in Fumigation.

IN CLASS DELIVERY SCHEDULE 2026/27

BACKPACK SPRAYING COURSE
HANDHELD AND BACKPACK EQUIPMENT LAWN AND GARDEN, LANDSCAPING, BUSHLAND AND MINE SITE REHABILITATION
AHCCHM304 Transport and Store Chemicals
AHCPMG301 Control Weeds
AHCCHM307 Prepare and Apply Chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
IN CLASS LEARNING PROGRAM - REQUIRES 10 ENROLMENTS FOR THE COURSE TO PROCEED
This course is designed specifically for those who intend to use single nozzle spraying equipment to meet the licencing requirements set by the Department of Health in Western Australia.
CPPUPM3010 Control Timber Pests
CPPUPM3018 Maintain equipment and pesticide storage area in pest management vehicles

This course also includes the completion of the Termite Treatment for Power Poles Course.
IN CLASS LEARNING PROGRAM
This course is for those working towards a Certificate III in Urban Pest Management and for Timber Power Pole Pest Inspectors.
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. You must attend Commercial Domestic Pests before attending this class.
Timber Pest Inspectors may enroll in this class however, they must complete Commercial Domestic Pests and apply for a provisional license in Western Australia to complete the practical components of Units 3010 and 3042.
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.
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 enrolled in Certificate III in Urban Pest Management. This program is only for new entrants to the industry or those who require retraining in all units listed.
For those who have completed the General Pest Course with another training provider, please enroll in the Certificate III Bridging Course.
IN CLASS LEARNING PROGRAM
BACKPACK SPRAYING COURSE
HANDHELD AND BACKPACK EQUIPMENT LAWN AND GARDEN, LANDSCAPING, BUSHLAND AND MINE SITE REHABILITATION
AHCCHM304 Transport and Store Chemicals
AHCPMG301 Control Weeds
AHCCHM307 Prepare and Apply Chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
IN CLASS LEARNING PROGRAM - REQUIRES 10 ENROLMENTS FOR THE COURSE TO PROCEED
This course is designed specifically for those who intend to use single nozzle spraying equipment to meet the licencing requirements set by the Department of Health in Western Australia.
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. You must attend Commercial Domestic Pests before attending these classes.
Timber Pest Inspectors may enroll in this class however, they must complete Commercial Domestic Pests and apply for a provisional license in Western Australia to complete the practical components of Units 3010 and 3042.
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 Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.
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 enrolled in Certificate III in Urban Pest Management. This program is only for new entrants to the industry or those who require retraining in all units listed.
For those who have completed the General Pest Course with another training provider, please enroll in the Certificate III Bridging Course.
IN CLASS LEARNING PROGRAM
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.
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 enrolled in Certificate III in Urban Pest Management. This program is only for new entrants to the industry or those who require retraining in all units listed.
For those who have completed the General Pest Course with another training provider, please enroll in the Certificate III Bridging Course.
IN CLASS LEARNING PROGRAM
BOOM SPRAYING | DRONE SPRAYING COURSE
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.
CPPUPM3008 Inspect for and report on timber pests
IN CLASS LEARNING PROGRAM
This course is for Timber Pest Inspectors.
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 only enrolling in the units above to attain Certificate III in Urban Pest Management
IN CLASS LEARNING PROGRAM
BIRD MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES AND ALPHA CHLORALOSE TRAINING
AND
GENERAL URBAN PESTS COURSE
CPPUPM3005 Manage pests without applying pesticides
CPPUPM3006 Manage pests by applying pesticides
CPPUPM3018 Maintain equipment and pesticide storage area in pest management vehicles
This course is for those who require training in Certificate III in Urban Pest Management for Bird Management compliance requirements in Western Australia. This program is for those who require retraining in all units listed.
For those who have completed the units of competency listed, you may have the opportunity to attend the bird management and alpha chloralose training day provided you have achieved competency in the units listed and verification is provided on a USI record..
IN CLASS LEARNING PROGRAM
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. You must attend Commercial Domestic Pests before attending this class.
Timber Pest Inspectors may enroll in this class however, they must complete Commercial Domestic Pests and apply for a provisional license in Western Australia to complete the practical components of Units 3010 and 3042.

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED PEST MANAGEMENT TRAINING

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.

Contact us with your training enquiry here.

Not all our courses and delivery dates are advertised. We schedule courses based on industry demand and client request Nationally. Please feel free to call Fiona Sheppard on 0413 125 785 or get in touch by email using the form here if you have an individual company or industry specific training enquiry.

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.

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.

Should you have any questions, we will look forward to hearing from you and responding to your needs.

+61 8 9225 7007 +61 8 9225 7009 +61 413 125 785

AUSTRALIAN NATIONALLY RECOGNISED PEST MANAGEMENT TRAINING