Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Urban Pest Management
Certificate III in Urban Pest Management
CPP30119
BEX4
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 04/02/2026 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 27/01/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 07/01/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 30/09/2019 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role 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, technicians work alone with responsibility for managing chemicals and equipment used for pest management and stored in pest management vehicles.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to pest management in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:Ten (10) units of competency
- five (5) core
- five (5) elective units.
Up to two (2) elective units may be selected from any training package, as long as they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and maintain the AQF level of this qualification.
1. Core Units
These units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBI48 | CPPUPM3018 | Maintain equipment and pesticide storage area in pest management vehicles | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OBI49 | CPPUPM3017 | Maintain, service and repair pest management equipment | 15 | Unit of competency |
| OBI53 | CPPUPM3006 | Manage pests by applying pesticides | 115 | Unit of competency |
| OBI54 | CPPUPM3005 | Manage pests without applying pesticides | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AVE17 | CPPCMN3004 | Respond to enquiries and complaints | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least three (3) units must be completed from this group.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWO4 | CPP30115 | Certificate III in Urban Pest Management | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
This qualification has no entry requirements.
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