INCORPORATED
1987

ACCREDITED
APCA Members
are required to possess TAFE or APCA

Pest Control Certificate

and extensive field work experience in

the pest control service industry

 
The Australian Pest Controllers Association Inc
 
About the APCA Pest Control Certificate course
 
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
 

APCA is an independently incorporated association - since 1987