Certificate III in Rural and Environmental Pest Management Course (CPP30119)

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Working within or access to the pest control industry is advantageous to anyone completing their practical assessments, however, if students do not have access to a workplace, they can apply to Accurate Training Solutions to complete their practical training.

All students will required to provide or apply for a USI number.

All students must be physically capable of fitting industry required personal protective equipment (PPE) and must not have any physical impairment that may cause safety issues in the workplace. This may include visual or auditory impairment. Students must also be able to communicate in English and have sufficient verbal communication skills to have a conversation, in English, in the workplace.

No student will be permitted to participate in any workshop if they are under the influence of alcohol, an illegal / illicit substance, or impaired by a prescribed medication and other impairment such as fatigue, mental health issues or stress.

This course is comprised of 10 units of competency in total.

Five core units are:

• CPPCMN3004: Respond to enquiries and complaints,
• CPPUPM3005: Manage pests without applying pesticides ^,
• CPPUPM3006: Manage pests by applying pesticides ^,
• CPPUPM3017: Maintain service and repair pest management equipment,
• CPPUPM3018: Maintain equipment and pesticide storage area in pest management vehicles ^,

Five elective units are:

• CPPUPM3008: Inspect for and report on timber pests *,
• CPPUPM3010: Control timber pests *,
• CPPUPM4001: Assess and select pest management vehicle and equipment,
• CPPUPM4002: Schedule, organise and monitor pest management operations, and
• CPPUPM4003: Assess and advise on pest management options for sensitive operations.

* Once a student has successfully completed these three units, they may be able to apply to their relevant government authority to obtain their general pest management license.

* Once a student has successfully completed these two units, they may be able to apply to their relevant government authority to obtain their timber pest management license.

The course can be delivered in two ways.

The first is offered completely by distant learning where learning resources and assessments are provided to the students via the student portal (LMS) and where available, integrated with the student’s workplace. In this approach, assessments will be conducted via the student portal utilising practical workplace evidence collected either directly by an ATS trainer, or through video submissions.

The other option includes blended delivery whereby students can attend the two five-day face-to-face workshops to complete five units from the General and Timber Pest Management Courses and complete the remaining five units via the student portal (LMS).

Upon successful completion of the CPP30119 Certificate III in Urban Pest Management, students will be able to:

•  Identify Pests and Infestations:
• • Recognise various urban pests and understand their biology, behaviour, and signs of infestation.
• Conduct Inspections:
  • Perform thorough inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial properties to detect pest activity.
• Develop Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plans:
  • Create and implement IPM strategies combining biological, physical, and chemical methods to manage pest populations effectively.
• Apply Safe and Effective Treatments:
  • Utilise safe handling practices and apply chemical and non-chemical treatments to control and eradicate pests.
• Comply with Legislation and Standards:
  • Ensure all pest management activities adhere to relevant legislation, regulations, and industry standards.
• Maintain Equipment and Safety:
  • Properly maintain pest management equipment and follow safety protocols to protect themselves, clients, and the environment.
• Customer Communication:
  • Effectively communicate with clients, providing education on pest prevention and addressing their concerns.
• Record Keeping and Reporting:
  • Accurately document pest management activities and prepare detailed reports for clients and regulatory compliance.

Graduates of the Certificate III in Urban Pest Management can pursue various career paths, including:

• Pest Control Technician
• Pest Management Consultant
• Urban Pest Inspector
• Pest Control Business Owner

Students will have up to 24 months to complete the course.

Option 1: Full Online Delivery – $3,850.00, split over three payments.

Note: $1,500 is due at enrolment, $1,500 is due after the completion of the firth 3 units, with the balance of $850 due after the completion of the following 2 units.

Course cost includes your student’s textbook, handouts, and other learning materials.

Option 2: Blended delivery $4,900, split over three payments as per below.

• Workshop 1 – is $1,780.00 covering the three units from the General Pest Management course. Refer to the following courses page for available dates. {Insert URL Link to this course}
• Workshop 2 – is $1,870.00 covering the two units from the Timber Pest Management course. Refer to the following courses page for available dates. {Insert URL Link to this course}
• Learner Access (LMS) to complete remaining 5 units – is $1,250. However please call the office to discuss as each students’ requirements may be different.

More student information will be supplied at the time of enrolment.

*Flexible payment plans and options are available. Discuss with us prior to enrolling.

All Gold Coast Courses are conducted at the ATS Training facility, located at Unit 3, 25 Lemana Lane, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220. Contact the office for details of interstate training,

The Director will travel to you, to provide group training and assessment, if requested. Speak to us for more information.

It is important that you inform and advise Accurate Training Solutions about any existing skills, knowledge, and education prior to enrolment to ensure they can provide you with the appropriate structure and support during the course.

Credit transfer is available for completed past studies in areas related to the course that participants plan to enrol in.

Candidates who believe they have already obtained current skills and knowledge that would otherwise be covered within the relevant unit of competence for which they intend to attain but have no formal prior learning should apply for RPL at the time of enrolment. The candidate’s skills and knowledge will be assessed and validated, and where appropriate, units of competency will be awarded, and the duration of the training may be reduced.

The recognition of prior learning process will be made available to students at the time of enrolment. If you can demonstrate competency through the provision of sufficient, current, valid and authentic evidence of work experience, life skills, and study or via other evidence, then you may be granted RPL for that unit of competency.

Accurate Training Solutions will ensure students have access to a range of resources as required in the units however students are required to have access to a computer (including software programs such a work and PDF readers), printers if they wish to print documents, the internet and stationery. Students will also be required to bring their own device to each session ensuring it has connectivity to the internet.

Accurate Training Solutions will provide access to a simulated and real working environment as required, as well as a range of additional resources that are required as specified in each unit.

Assessments can be undertaken in your workplace, or we can provide you with the flexibility and opportunity to carry out your practical assessments through our attached pest control company, a real advantage for those students just starting out in the industry with no practical experience or practical training available to them.

All assessment is competency based. Students are required to complete written and practical tasks, which reflect the requirements of the units of competency and current workplace practices. Assessment is continuous throughout the duration of the course.

Completed and submitted work will be assessed within ten (10) working days and feedback provided to the student as soon as possible thereafter. Where the student’s work is assessed to be not yet satisfactory he / she will be provided with additional advice, coaching or tutoring and the opportunity to re-submit the work with a view to having it assessed as satisfactory.

Feedback and information regarding the student’s competency, progress and study will be provided by the facilitator on a regular and ongoing basis. Ongoing support is also available to all learners and will be provided as soon as a need is identified.

To maximise the chance of students successfully completing their training, Accurate Training Solutions will identify any support individual students need prior to their enrolment and provide access to that support throughout their training. This will be done using the Application for Enrolment Form, which students are required to fill in.

Where a student identifies the need for LLN support, they will be required to complete a Pre Enrolment Assessment to assist in determining the student’s support needs.

The aim of both documents is to provide any support that may be required. This could include:

• Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support;
• Assistive Technology
• Additional Tutorials, and / or
• Other mechanisms, such as assistance in using technology for online delivery components.

Where this support attracts an additional cost to the student, Accurate Training Solutions will make this clear prior to accepting the student’s enrolment. If there are limitations to the support Accurate Training Solutions is able to provide, these limitations will be made clear in information provided to a potential student.

Where Accurate Training Solutions identifies required support, such as literacy or numeracy, English or other language barriers or physical capabilities, and it cannot provide such support directly, it will refer the student to a third party. The costs of such third party support will the responsibility of the individual.

Where Accurate Training Solutions is not capable of offering an environment suitable for the needs of a student with specific identified needs, it will inform them accordingly and may direct the student to a provider that can, and thus will not process their enrolment.

Completing all the units of competency within this course will lead to the issuance of a Statement of Attainment for those units successfully completed.

The RTO, (RTO 45601 – National Education Pty Ltd ) will issue the Certification within 30 days of the student being deemed competent in all units they are enrolled in. All Statements of Attainments are issued in accordance with the Standards for RTOs, the AQF Handbook, and as required under the Act.

Once students have completed this course, they can apply for their Timber Pest Management License, seek or continue with their employment, commence business operations, or continue their studies.

Information will be provided to students on further training options available to them to further enhance their skill set.

Please read the Student Handbook prior to completing the application for enrolment as this contains valuable information about Accurate Training Solutions. For further information, please contact Accurate Training Solutions and to enrol please go to www.accuratetraining.com.au and apply directly from the website. Alternatively, you may contact us via 1300 133 311.

The CPP30119 – Certificate III in Urban Pest Management, delivered under partnership with RTO 45601 – National Education Pty Ltd.

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Please refer to the relevant authority for further licensing information as required.

Here is a list of the relevant state government departments and their contact numbers for pest control licensing in Australia:

New South Wales (NSW)

• Department: NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA)
• Contact Number: 131 555
• Website: NSW EPA

Victoria (VIC)

• Department: Department of Health
• Contact Number: 1300 650 172
• Website: VIC Health

Queensland (QLD)

• Department: Queensland Health, Environmental Health Unit
• Contact Number: 13 QGOV (13 74 68)
• Website: QLD Health

South Australia (SA)

• Department: SA Health, Health Protection and Licensing Services
• Contact Number: 08 8226 7100
• Website: SA Health

Western Australia (WA)

• Department: Department of Health, Environmental Health Directorate
• Contact Number: 08 9222 2000
• Website: WA Health

Tasmania (TAS)

• Department: Department of Health, Public Health Services
• Contact Number: 1800 671 738
• Website: TAS Health

Northern Territory (NT)

• Department: Department of Health, Environmental Health
• Contact Number: 08 8922 7152
• Website: NT Health

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

• Department: Health Protection Service
• Contact Number: 02 5124 9700
• Website: ACT Health