Certificate III in Urban Pest Management - CPP30119

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $4000

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Average Course Duration: 18 Months

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Australian Apprenticeships

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of pest management technicians who are required to identify common urban pests, assess pest problems, consider pest management options, develop pest management plans, liaise with customers and implement pest management strategies.

In most cases, technicians work alone with responsibility for managing chemicals and equipment used for pest management and stored in pest management vehicles.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to pest management in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.

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Student Outcomes

Students who graduate from VET courses are surveyed approximately 6 months after they have completed their training. For more information on the statistics provided in this section, including the different levels (course, field of education, all fields of education) of data available please select the Learn more button below.

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate III).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate III).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate III).

Jobs

Graduates of the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field (Certificate III) are most often employed as:

32.5%

Technicians and Trades Workers

32.2%

Labourers

8.9%

Managers

Industries

Graduates of the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field (Certificate III) are most often employed in:

24.6%

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

18.2%

Administrative and Support Services

12.4%

Construction

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

The following highlighted state and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study this course. Please check with your preferred training provider to see if you are eligible.
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VET Student Loans

Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Property Services Career Pathway

Certificate III in Urban Pest Management is in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Property Services .

Stream

Pest Management

Certificate II

Certificate III

Pest Management Technician

Certificate IV

Senior Pest Management Technician

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Real Estate & Strata Management

Security

Surveying & Spatial Information Services

Waste Management

Cleaning Operations

Fire Protection Equipment/Systems

Building Design, Accessibility & Sustainability

Pool & Spa Services

Certificate II

Fire Services Technician

Certificate III

Assistant Property Manager

Junior Survey Technician

Portable Fire Equipment Technician

Swimming Pool and Spa Maintenance Technician

Certificate IV

Diploma

Security Risk Consultant

Advanced Diploma

Building Design Manager

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations".

Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

Units & Packaging

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

10 units of competency

5 core

5 elective units.

Up to 2 elective units may be selected from any training package, as long as they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and maintain the AQF level of this qualification.

Core Units
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

Elective Units
AHCCHM304	Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307	Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCPMG312	Apply poison baits for vertebrate pest control in rural and environmental landscapes
CPCCCM2012	Work safely at heights
CPCCWHS1001	Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
CPPCMN4008	Read plans, drawings and specifications for residential buildings
CPPUPM3008	Inspect for and report on timber pests
CPPUPM3010	Control timber pests
CPPUPM3011	Manage organisms by applying fumigants to commodities and environments
CPPUPM3042	Install termite management systems
CPPUPM4003	Assess and advise on pest management options for sensitive operations
CPPUPM4004	Assess and advise on pest management options for complex operations
CPPUPM4005	Implement and monitor pest management plans for sensitive operations
CPPUPM4006	Implement and monitor pest management plans for complex operations
HLTAID011	Provide first aid
MSMSUP301	Apply HACCP to the workplace
TAEDEL404	Mentor in the workplace

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