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The Australian Pest Controllers Association Inc Ring the Experts Consumer Advice 1300 660 200 |
 ACCREDITED APCA Members are required to possess TAFE or APCA Pest Control Certificate and extensive field work experience in the pest control service industry |
APCA Pest Control Certificate course has been designed by experts from the ground up. The course focuses on the knowledge and skills required to best provide the consumer with safe and effective solutions to a full range of pest problems commonly occurring in the urban environment. Course Content: You'll learn about a multitude of urban pests in detail, the various species, their biology, where they commonly occur inside and around domestic and commercial premises, termite baiting and preventative methods, a full and intensive review of the Australian Standards for termite control and inspection reporting, the safer pesticides, physical and non-chemical pest control methods, the range of equipment options and other topics that will provide essential knowledge and skills to be a successful professional pest controller. For details on course content ... click here. Duration: 2 weeks full-time including classroom, practical assignments and exam. The course is held in two parts, each of 1 week duration over two months. Where: The Australian Pest Control Training College at 39 Warren Ave, Bankstown - a state of the art training facility, utilising Power Point orientated teaching methods. When: CLICK HERE to download the Pest Control Course Application Form we shall thereafter advise you of the dates of future available courses to be held. Work experience: If you are want to commence a career in pest control we suggest you get some valuable experience with a pest control company during the busy summer season. Contact us for a short list of potential employers in your region. Classes sizes: limited to 20 people - applicants may be interviewed in person at the Bankstown Training facility prior to enrolment to determine their prospects of successfully completing the course and your suitability of working in the pest control service industry. Course materials: Once enrolled you will receive extensive notes and complete course outline. Training involves classroom lectures, assignments, periodic tests and assessment. At the end of each week an assessment of results is conducted, and personal review counseling takes place to highlight areas were your knowledge and skills may require improvement. Practical component: Students also receive practical training of a variety of pest control service applications. The Cost of the 2 week course is $2,300 inc GST. If an applicant fails the course they may repeat the particular assessment, at no charge. Students may be eligible for the Federal Government training assistance if you are 25 years of age and do not have a Cert II trade qualification or higher. Contact CentreLink for further information. Job finding guarantee: For successful candidates applicants with an A grade pass, we will guarantee finding you a job with an APCA member or affiliate in your region, if there are vacancies available. WorkCover Pest Control Licence: The APCA Pest Control Certificate is sufficient to obtain a NSW Govt WorkCover Pest Control licence, enabling the person to start up and operate a pest control business in New South Wales. For further enquiries: Phone Glenn DuBois 1300 660 200 |
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