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INCORPORATED
1987
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ACCREDITED
APCA Members are required to possess TAFE or APCA
Pest Control Certificate
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extensive field work experience in
the pest control service industry
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The
Australian Pest Controllers Association Inc |
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About the APCA Pest Control Certificate course |
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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, their biology, where they commonly occur in domestic and commercial premises, termite baiting and
preventative methods, an intensive review of the
Australian Standards for termite control and inspection reporting,
the safer pesticides, physical and non-chemical
pest control methods, a range of equipment options and other
essential information to
be a successful professional pest controller - for more details on course content - click
here
Duration: 6 weeks full-time including classroom, practical assignments and exam.
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: ENROL
NOW - phone Mark Neate on 1300
660 200 to
obtain an enrolment form - click
here to download the enrolment form.
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 are limited to 16 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.
PreCourse interview: Prospective applicants are welcome to make an appointment to attend the Bankstown Training facility to discuss the contents of the course with the APCTC Training Director - Mark Neate - phone 1300 660 200.
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 a written test and 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 one day each week in the field training by the practical completion of a variety of pest control service applications under the direct one-on-one supervision of a senior pest control technician.
The Cost of the 6 week course is $3,000 inc GST. If an applicant fails the course they may repeat the particular section, at a fraction of this cost.
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.
Principal Trainer: Mark Neate, PCCert (APCA) is a WorkCover Licensed Pest Controller and Workplace Trainer & Assessor in pest control competencies. Other lecturers and trainers include Michael DuBois, managing director of Fumapest Group since 1985.
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.
Thinking of Starting a Pest Control business? Pest controllers that hold the APCA or TAFE Pest Control Certificate may enroll in a one week intensive business course on How to Start & Operate a Successful Pest Control Business. Designed and conducted primarily by Glenn DuBois, MCom UNSW, who has operated the Fumapest Group in Sydney (jointly with brother Michael) since 1985; qualified as a chartered accountant in 1979; served as a member of NSW Govt Pest Control licensing Board 1988 to 1996. Attendees receive extensive course notes and handouts.
For further enquiries: Phone Mark Neate 1 300 660 200 |
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APCA is an
independently incorporated association - since 1987
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