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RTO ID: 46378 · Nationally Recognised Training

Pest Control Courses

Nationally recognised pest control courses from Advance You, plus unaccredited short courses for sales, admin and management teams. Train technicians and support staff with flexible pest management training designed for pest control businesses across Australia.

Accredited courses

Nationally recognised training for technicians and support staff — the pathway that fits your team.

Pest control course student inspecting for pests during practical training
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)

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Timber pest control course training in the field
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)*

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Understanding Pest Management course learning materials
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

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Short courses

Unaccredited online courses for sales, admin and management staff who need technician-level knowledge without licensing assessments.

Sales and management staff member reviewing general pest course materials at a desk
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

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Sales and management staff member reviewing timber pest course materials at a desk
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

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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
  • 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.

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.

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