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: 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: 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.
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 General Manager - Glenn DuBois
- 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.
Students may be eligible for the Federal Government $3,000 training voucher if you are 25 years of age and do not have a Cert II trade qualification or higher. Contact us 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.
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 Pest Control Certificate or TAFE Pest Control Certificate may enroll in a one week intensive 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 Glenn
DuBois 1300 660 200 |
