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RTO 46378 · Tasmania

Pest Control Training Hobart & Tasmania

Nationally recognised pest management training for Hobart businesses and individuals across Tasmania, including workplace training, RPL and Ride & Learn.

Also training in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and the Northern Territory.

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Who are you training in Tasmania?

Tasmanian technicians can complete nationally recognised theory online, then use a local workplace for practical training or apply for Ride & Learn if they need validated supervision on the Sunshine Coast.

For businesses

Train your team without the training headaches.

  • Immediate starts and 1-to-1 support in Tasmania
  • RPL options for experienced technicians
  • Training Fee Transfer within 10 business days
  • Keep crews on the tools while they train
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For individuals

Start or advance your pest-control career.

  • Flexible pathways in Tasmania
  • 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
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Training for my team

For Tasmania pest-control businesses enrolling employees.

I'm starting my career

For individuals in Tasmania, with or without a workplace.

Check RPL eligibility

For experienced technicians in Tasmania who may already have evidence.

Explore Ride & Learn

Travel to the Sunshine Coast for practical workplace training if you have no local workplace.

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Pest management training for Hobart businesses and individuals

The success of every pest control business depends on the knowledge, professionalism and capability of its team. Whether you're hiring new technicians or investing in the ongoing development of experienced employees, Advance You provides nationally recognised pest control training for businesses throughout Tasmania.

If you are an individual in Tasmania looking to start or advance a pest-control career, you can train through a local workplace, check RPL if you already have relevant experience, or apply for Ride & Learn if you do not have a workplace.

We work with pest management companies, facilities management providers and service businesses across Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, Burnie and regional Tasmania, helping employers develop skilled workforces that can deliver high-quality pest management services with confidence.

As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 46378) and sister company of Bundilla Pest Control, our courses draw on decades of field experience to deliver practical, workplace-ready training.

Pest control courses for Hobart technicians

Advance You's pest control course for Hobart and Tasmania combines flexible online learning with practical workplace evidence. Eligible technicians can study around their existing roster and apply what they learn on real jobs with trainer support.

Current Tasmanian Government guidance identifies three core units for Pest Management Technician competency:

  • CPPUPM3005: Manage pests without applying pesticides
  • CPPUPM3006: Manage pests by applying pesticides
  • CPPUPM3018: Maintain equipment and pesticide storage area in pest management vehicles

These units are included in our General Pest Technician Course. Learning is delivered flexibly and practical assessment evidence is gathered through genuine workplace activities, helping Hobart businesses train staff without extended classroom downtime.

Licensing requirements can change. Review the Tasmanian Government pest management licensing guidance and confirm the current requirements that apply to your work before applying.

Invest in your team, strengthen your business

As customer expectations continue to rise, businesses need technicians who can consistently deliver safe, effective and professional pest management services.

Providing structured training for your employees can help your business:

  • Develop confident technicians
  • Improve customer experiences
  • Standardise service delivery
  • Support workplace safety
  • Build long-term staff capability
  • Create opportunities for career progression within your business

By investing in your people, you're also investing in the long-term reputation and success of your company.

Flexible training designed for busy businesses

Managing a service business often means balancing customer bookings, technician availability and operational demands.

Advance You's flexible learning model allows employees to complete their training alongside their normal work responsibilities, making it easier for business owners to continue servicing clients while developing their workforce.

  • Minimal time away from work
  • Practical assessments on real job sites
  • Max 2-day assessment turnaround
  • Immediate course access upon enrolment

Whether your business operates from Hobart or services regional Tasmania, our training is designed to minimise disruption while delivering meaningful learning outcomes.

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Supporting pest control businesses and technicians across Tasmania

Our training is available to businesses throughout Tasmania, including:

  • Hobart
  • Launceston
  • Devonport
  • Burnie
  • Ulverstone
  • Kingston
  • Regional and rural Tasmania

Regardless of where your technicians are located, flexible course delivery helps provide access to nationally recognised training without the need for frequent travel.

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Training that reflects real workplace requirements

Our courses are designed around the practical responsibilities pest technicians perform every day.

Employees develop knowledge in areas including:

  • Pest identification
  • Inspection techniques
  • Safe chemical handling
  • Treatment planning
  • Integrated pest management
  • Workplace health and safety
  • Environmental responsibilities
  • Customer communication
  • Service reporting and documentation

The focus is on building practical workplace skills that employees can confidently apply when servicing residential, commercial and industrial clients.

Our Pest Management Courses

General Pest Technician Course

Recommended plan: four study days, one assessment day and at least a week on the job, with 12 months to complete.

Units of competency

  • CPPUPM3005: Manage pests without applying pesticides
  • CPPUPM3006: Manage pests by applying pesticides
  • CPPUPM3018: Maintain equipment and pesticide storage area in pest management vehicles
  • Nominal hours: 195
  • Pre-requisite: None
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Timber Pest Technician Course

Upskill experienced technicians for timber pest work and subterranean termite services.

Units of competency

  • CPPUPM3008: Inspect for and report on timber pests
  • CPPUPM3010: Control timber pests
  • Nominal hours: 90
  • Pre-requisite: None
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Understanding Pest Management

Build pest knowledge for sales, administration and operations staff who support your technicians.

Units of competency

  • CPPUPM3005: Manage pests without applying pesticides
  • Nominal hours: 85 hours
  • Pre-requisite: None
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Develop a more consistent workforce

One of the biggest challenges for growing pest management businesses is maintaining consistency across multiple technicians.

Structured training helps establish common standards throughout your business by ensuring employees understand:

  • Best practice treatment methods
  • Safe work procedures
  • Inspection processes
  • Professional customer interactions
  • Accurate reporting requirements
  • Company expectations

The result is a more consistent customer experience regardless of which technician attends the job.

Training for businesses at every stage of growth

Whether you're a small owner-operated business employing your first technician or a larger organisation expanding your workforce, Advance You can support your training objectives.

Our courses are commonly used by businesses that are:

  • Recruiting new employees
  • Expanding into new service areas
  • Developing future supervisors
  • Improving internal training processes
  • Supporting ongoing professional development

Every business has different goals, and our flexible approach allows employers to train staff as their organisation grows.

Supporting Tasmania's pest management industry

Tasmania's residential, commercial and agricultural sectors all rely on professional pest management services to protect homes, businesses and assets.

From rodent control through to commercial pest management programs, businesses require technicians who understand modern pest control practices and can work safely across a variety of environments. Professional training helps businesses build teams that are better equipped to meet customer expectations while supporting high industry standards.

Created by Operators, for Operators

Hear directly from our founders about why they created Advance You and how it solves real industry challenges

We understand because we ARE you. Third-generation pest control business owners who've faced every challenge you're experiencing right now.

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Helping businesses support compliance

Training is an important part of maintaining professional standards across your workforce.

Advance You delivers nationally recognised training that supports employee understanding of industry practices, workplace safety, documentation and responsible pest management.

Business owners should continue to ensure their employees meet any licensing or regulatory requirements applicable within Tasmania, as these requirements may change over time.

Why employers choose Advance You

Businesses choose Advance You because our training is designed around the realities of operating a pest management company.

Our programs offer:

  • Flexible delivery
  • Nationally recognised training
  • Industry-experienced trainers
  • Practical workplace learning
  • Ongoing student support
  • Training suitable for businesses of every size
  • Solutions for metropolitan and regional teams

Our goal is to help employers develop knowledgeable, professional teams that contribute to stronger business performance.

Start pest control training in Tasmania

If you run a Tasmanian pest-control business, we can enrol technicians immediately, keep them on the tools, and map RPL where experience already exists.

If you are starting or advancing your own career in Hobart or regional Tasmania, choose a local workplace pathway, check RPL, or apply for Ride & Learn on the Sunshine Coast.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I complete a pest control course in Hobart?
Yes. Advance You offers flexible pest control training for Hobart businesses and individuals. Course learning is completed online. Practical evidence is gathered through a local workplace, or through Ride & Learn on the Sunshine Coast if you do not have a Tasmanian workplace.
What training units support pest management licensing in Tasmania?
Current Tasmanian Government guidance lists CPPUPM3005, CPPUPM3006 and CPPUPM3018 as the three core units for Pest Management Technician competency. Licensing requirements can change, so employers and technicians should confirm the latest requirements with the relevant Tasmanian authority.
Is the training suitable for small pest control businesses?
Yes. Many of the businesses we work with are small to medium-sized operators looking to develop their technicians while continuing to run day-to-day operations.
Can employees and individuals study while working full-time?
Yes. Our flexible learning model allows staff and career starters with workplace access to complete training alongside existing work commitments.
Do you work with people outside Hobart?
Yes. We support businesses and individuals across Tasmania, including Launceston, Devonport, Burnie and regional Tasmania.
Is this training suitable for experienced technicians?
Yes. Experienced technicians may be suitable for RPL, subject to individual assessment. Employers also use our courses to formalise existing skills and support ongoing professional development.
Can individuals in Tasmania start pest control training without an employer?
Yes. You do not already need a pest-control employer. If you have a local workplace, we can tailor a pathway around that support. If you do not, you can apply for Ride & Learn on the Sunshine Coast.

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