For businesses
Train your team without the training headaches.
- Immediate starts and 1-to-1 support
- RPL options for experienced technicians
- Training Fee Transfer in the first week
- Keep crews on the tools while they train
RTO ID: 46378 · Nationally Recognised Training
Pest Control Courses
Nationally recognised pest control courses from Advance You for businesses and individuals, plus short courses for sales, admin and management teams. Choose General Pest, Timber Pest, RPL, Ride & Learn or workplace training at $3,997 per course.
Choose a training pathway
Start with who the training is for, then choose the qualification. Short courses stay available for both businesses and individuals.
For individuals
Start or advance your pest-control career.
- Flexible pathways for career starters
- Train through a local workplace if you have one
- Ride & Learn for on-the-job training through Bundilla Pest Control if you have no workplace
- RPL if you already have relevant experience
Training for my team
For pest-control businesses enrolling employees.
I'm starting my career
For individuals, with or without a workplace.
Check RPL eligibility
For experienced technicians who may already have evidence.
Explore Ride & Learn
Travel to the Sunshine Coast for practical workplace training if you have no local workplace.
Accredited courses
Nationally recognised training for technicians and support staff — the pathway that fits your team.
For technicians
Most popular
General Pest Course
Our flagship pest control course for new or existing technicians. Covers the units needed for general pest management licensing in most Australian states and territories.
Investment
$3,997
Duration
4-8 weeks (full-time)
For licensed techs
Timber Pest Course
Upskill licensed technicians with specialist timber pest inspection and treatment capabilities.
Investment
$3,997
Duration
3-6 weeks (full-time)*
For support roles
Understanding Pest Management
Develop pest management knowledge for admin, sales and management roles with integrated pest management focus.
Investment
$1,397
Duration
70 nominal hours
No workplace needed
Ride & Learn Program
General Pest and Timber Pest courses for people who do not have a pest control workplace. Ride along with a trainer and assessor at Bundilla Pest Control on the Sunshine Coast.
Investment
$4,997
Duration
Online theory first, then Sunshine Coast field days
Short courses
Unaccredited online courses for sales, admin and management staff who need technician-level knowledge without licensing assessments.
For sales & management
General Pest Course for Sales & Management
Unaccredited online industry knowledge course for sales, admin and management staff. Approximately 50 hours, $550 including GST, Certificate of Completion.
Investment
$550
Duration
Approx. 50 hours
For sales & management
Timber Pest Course for Sales & Management
Unaccredited online industry knowledge course for sales, admin and management staff. Approximately 30 hours, $550 including GST, Certificate of Completion.
Investment
$550
Duration
Approx. 30 hours
Who these pest control courses are for
Our pest control courses are built for people working in the pest industry. Training combines online theory with on-the-job practical assessment so your people can learn while they keep working.
- Technicians employed by a pest control business
- New hires who need nationally recognised general pest units
- Career starters who need a validated supervisor and real job sites
- Licensed technicians expanding into timber pest work
- Admin, sales and management staff supporting field teams
- Sales and admin teams who need pest knowledge without a licence
What's included in our training
Depending on the course, your team gains practical, workplace-ready skills aligned with Australian licensing pathways — without pulling technicians off the road for weeks at a time.
- Nationally recognised units of competency
- Blended online learning with workplace assessments
- Industry-informed content from real pest control operations
- Most General Pest trainees complete in about 4–8 weeks
Looking for licensing context first? Read our guide to how to get a pest control licence in Australia.
Which pest control course should you choose?
A quick guide to matching the right training to your team.
Pest control course FAQs
Quick answers to common questions before you choose a course.
Most new or existing technicians start with the General Pest Course, our core pest control course for licensing units in most Australian states and territories. Licensed technicians expanding into timber pest work usually choose the Timber Pest Course. Admin, sales and management staff often suit Understanding Pest Management, or an unaccredited short course for sales and management if they need knowledge without assessments.
Need more detail? Visit our full FAQ page or contact our team.
Ready to train your team?
Start with our most popular pest control course, or talk to us about the right pathway for your business.
