Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 10:24 AM AWST

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Certificate III in Urban Pest Management

Certificate III in Urban Pest Management

Qualification
National Code:
CPP30115
State Code:
AWO4
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0599 - Other Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies
Original TGA Release Date
08/09/2015
Approved Date
23/10/2015
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
460
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/09/2015
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 08/09/2015 Current Transition (Replaced)
Description

This qualification reflects the roles 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, the technician will work alone and have responsibility for managing chemicals and equipment used in pest management as well as for a pest management vehicle, including the vehicle storage area.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to pest management in some States. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.
^ From 1 July 2022 the elective unit HLTAID003 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID011 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- thirteen (13) units of competency:
- nine (9) core units
- four (4) elective units.

The elective units must ensure the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and are to be chosen as follows:

- up to four (4) units and no less than two (2) units from the elective units listed below
- up to two (2) units from other Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in CPP, or another current Training Package or accredited course, provided they do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.
1. Core Units

All nine (9) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVE18 CPPPMT3002 Assess, advise on options, and develop pest management plans for complex or high risk operations 25 Unit of competency
AVE10 CPPPMT3007 Implement pest management plans for complex or high risk operations 20 Unit of competency
AVE19 CPPPMT3018 Maintain equipment and pesticide storage area in pest management vehicles 50 Unit of competency
AVE13 CPPPMT3017 Maintain, service and repair pest management equipment 10 Unit of competency
AVE11 CPPPMT3006 Manage pests by applying pesticides 80 Unit of competency
AVE15 CPPPMT3005 Manage pests without applying pesticides 40 Unit of competency
AVE14 CPPPMT3043 Prepare and present pest management proposals for complex or high risk operations 25 Unit of competency
AVE17 CPPCMN3004 Respond to enquiries and complaints 20 Unit of competency
AVE20 CPPPMT3026 Select pest management vehicle and equipment 15 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

- up to four (4) units and no less than two (2) units from the elective units listed below
- up to two (2) units from other Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in CPP, or another current Training Package or accredited course, provided they do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVE24 CPPPMT3010 Control timber pests 40 Unit of competency
AVE23 CPPPMT3008 Inspect for and report on timber pests 40 Unit of competency
AVE12 CPPPMT3042 Install physical termite management systems 30 Unit of competency
AUK88 BSBSMB407 Manage a small team 40 Unit of competency
AVE21 CPPPMT3011 Manage organisms by applying fumigants to commodities and environments 80 Unit of competency
AVE16 CPPPMT3019 Organise and monitor pest management operations 25 Unit of competency
AVE22 CPPPMT3029 Plan and schedule pest management operations 30 Unit of competency
WG732 HLTAID003 Provide first aid 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D766 CPP30911 Certificate III in Pest Management Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BEX4 CPP30119 Certificate III in Urban Pest Management Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

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