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RTO ID: 46378

Pest Control Course

Nationally recognised General Pest Technician training for pest control businesses — complete in 4–6 weeks while your team keeps working.

Advance You's pest control course (General Pest Course) covers the three units of competency your team needs for general pest management licensing in most Australian states and territories (excluding WA and the ACT). Enrol new or existing technicians with practical, workplace-based assessments built around your operations.

$3997 AUD
4-6 weeks to certification

Investment per employee • Tax deductible training

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What is the General Pest Course?

The General Pest Course is a nationally recognised employee training program delivered by Advance You (RTO 46378). It covers the three core units of competency from the Certificate III in Urban Pest Management your technicians need to apply for a general pest management licence in most Australian states and territories.

Your employees complete online theory alongside supervised practical assessments in your workplace. On successful completion, they receive a Statement of Attainment for CPPUPM3005, CPPUPM3006 and CPPUPM3018 — the foundation for general pest licensing and further specialist training such as the Timber Pest Course.

Which employees should you enrol in the General Pest Course?

  • New hires at your pest control business who need formal qualification
  • Existing staff who need nationally recognised units for licensing
  • Technicians employed by your business with access to a licensed supervisor on your team

The General Pest Course is for business owners and managers enrolling employees who work in your pest control operation. Trainees must be employed by your business and have access to real worksites, equipment, and a qualified supervisor from your team.

How long does the General Pest Course take for your team?

Most employees complete the General Pest Course in 4 to 6 weeks while working full time in your business. The course uses blended delivery — online theory combined with on-the-job practical assessments — so your technicians can keep generating revenue while they train.

General Pest Course vs General Pest Technician Course

These terms refer to the same qualification. “General Pest Course” describes the training pathway, while “General Pest Technician Course” describes the professional outcome. Both cover the same three units of competency required for general pest management licensing.

General Pest Course training by state

Our General Pest Course is available for pest control businesses across Australia. Learn more about employee training in your state:

What Your Employees Will Learn in the General Pest Course

Comprehensive general pest course training that gets your employees assessed faster with better outcomes

This general pest course transforms your new hires into productive technicians, even with no previous industry experience. We walk them through every aspect of professional pest management while they work in your business.

Your team will master pest identification, understand integrated pest management practices, learn safe chemical application, and know their legal responsibilities - with hands-on training in real workplace scenarios.

Important: Your trainees supervisor must hold a current pest control licence for employee training.

Course Highlights

  • 24 interactive learning topics
  • Real workplace assessment methods
  • Weekly supervisor debriefs
  • Nationally recognised training

Your Employee's General Pest Management Journey

From complete beginner to qualified pest management professional in 4-6 weeks

1

Foundation Learning

Master pest biology, identification, and non-chemical management strategies

CPPUPM3005
15 Interactive Topics
2

Chemical Application

Learn pesticide safety, formulations, and professional application techniques

CPPUPM3006
7 Specialised Topics
3

Vehicle & Equipment

Master vehicle requirements, equipment maintenance, and safety protocols

CPPUPM3018
2 Practical Topics

Professional Certification

Complete practical assessments and earn nationally recognised units of competency

CAREER READY
Licensed Technician

Real-World Assessment Methods

Practical skills validation in real workplace environments

Digital Assessment

Video evidence of treatments at 3 real worksites

Digital Logbook

7 supervised treatments with weekly debriefs

Supervisor Validation

Professional competency verification

What Our Students Say

Real feedback from pest management professionals in training

"The course material is excellent, it's designed in a way that I can consume the information without becoming overwhelmed. I can complete the training in my own time, with the support of my workplace. The delivery is perfect for what I need right now. I am loving learning about pest management and am excited to enter this profession."
Bethany Hurley
General Pest Course

Business Owner Training ROI

Calculate the return on your training investment for your business

$330K
Average Revenue per Tech
<1 Week
Payback Period
$64K
Extra Revenue vs Others

General Pest Course Units

The General Pest Course incorporates the three units of competency required for general pest management licensing by most licensing departments (excluding WA and the ACT). These units are Nationally Recognised Training products and can be used towards employees gaining Certificate III in Urban Pest Management.

195

Total Nominal Hours

Comprehensive training designed by practicing professionals

Training Features: Real workplace photos and videos, digital portfolios, weekly supervisor debriefs, and max 2-day assessment turnaround

Foundation & Industry Knowledge
  • • Topic 1: Introduction to our course
  • • Topic 2: Introduction to the pest control industry
  • • Topic 3: Introduction to invertebrate's
Major Pest Groups
  • • Topic 4: Common cockroach pests
  • • Topic 5: Common ant pests
  • • Topic 6: Introduction to spiders
  • • Topic 7: Common biting pests (mites, fleas and bedbugs)
  • • Topic 8: Common flying pests (flies, midges, mosquitos, bees and wasps)
Specialised Pest Categories
  • • Topic 9: Common fabric and paper pests
  • • Topic 10: Common stored goods pests
  • • Topic 11: Occasional invaders
  • • Topic 12: Introduction to vertebrate pests
Professional Practice
  • • Topic 13: Work health and safety
  • • Topic 14: Inspecting for pests
  • • Topic 15: Integrated pest management

How We Assess Your Employees

Theory Assessment

As your employees progress through online training, their knowledge is assessed via interactive quizzes and short answer questions.

Practical Assessments

  • Digital Portfolio: Your employees demonstrate their skills by conducting chemical and non-chemical pest management treatments at three real customer sites. Evidence is collected via video or direct observation.
  • Digital Logbook: Employees complete 7 pest management treatments at real worksites under supervision. Your designated supervisor validates all digital entries. Weekly debriefs ensure consistent progress and quality standards.
  • Supervisor's Checklist: Your employees demonstrate knowledge of vehicle and equipment requirements. Your supervisor validates competence via our digital checklist, ensuring compliance with all regulations.

General Pest Course Requirements

Pre-Enrolment Requirements

Before enrolling in the General Pest Course, ensure your employees complete these steps for a smooth training experience:

1. Unique Student Identifier (USI)

Each employee needs a USI to receive their qualification. They can create one free at usi.gov.au using 100 points of ID.

2. Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLND) Assessment

Employees complete a quick online assessment so we can provide appropriate learning support.

Business Requirements

  • Licensed Business: Your trainee must be employed by your business.
  • Qualified Supervisor: You'll need to designate a licensed supervisor from your team to validate practical competencies and sign off on digital logbook entries for each trainee.
  • State Licensing Compliance: Employees must complete our Prerequisite Check to ensure they meet your state's specific licensing requirements before starting.

What We Provide During Training

Your employees will need access to the following from your business during their training:

  • • Real customer worksites for practical assessments
  • • Professional pest control equipment and chemicals
  • • Licensed supervisor for competency validation
  • • Pest management vehicle meeting regulatory requirements

Note: Most businesses find the training integrates seamlessly with regular work activities, minimising downtime while maximising practical learning.

Essential Reading

Get comprehensive details about General Pest Course requirements, assessment procedures, and what your business needs to support employee training.

Download Student HandbookPDF

Get Your Team Trained and Assessed

Transform new hires into licensed technicians

4-6 weeks

Flexible training schedule • Better outcomes • Max 2-day assessment turnaround

Tax deductible training
Course Investment
GST Exempt

$3,997

Complete course package

What's Included:

  • Instant access upon enrolment
  • Complete course materials
  • Expert trainer support
  • Digital certificates
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$330K
Avg Revenue per Tech
$64K
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