Modification history
| Release 3 | This version first released with the CPP Property Services Training Package Version 15.1.
At the direction of the AISC, the following unit has been updated:
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| Release 2 | This version released with CPP Property Services Training Package Release 11.0.
Correction to imported elective code from CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry to CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry. Updated imported equivalent unit of competency:
Refer to the Companion Volume Implementation Guide for clarification. |
| Release 1 | This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Release 9.0.
Supersedes and is equivalent to CPP30115 Certificate III in Urban Pest Management. Changed packaging arrangements including a reduction in the total number of units and changed core and elective requirements. |
Qualification 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.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for the qualification.
Packaging rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 10 units of competency
- 5 core
- 5 elective units.
Up to 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.
| Core units | |
|---|---|
| CPPCMN3004 | Respond to enquiries and complaints |
| CPPUPM3005 | Manage pests without applying pesticides |
| CPPUPM3006 | Manage pests by applying pesticides |
| CPPUPM3017 | Maintain, service and repair pest management equipment |
| CPPUPM3018 | Maintain equipment and pesticide storage area in pest management vehicles |
| Elective units | |
| AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals |
| AHCCHM307 | Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
| AHCPMG312 | Apply poison baits for vertebrate pest control in rural and environmental landscapes |
| CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights |
| CPCCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
| CPPCMN4008 | Read plans, drawings and specifications for residential buildings |
| CPPUPM3008 | Inspect for and report on timber pests |
| CPPUPM3010 | Control timber pests |
| CPPUPM3011 | Manage organisms by applying fumigants to commodities and environments |
| CPPUPM3042 | Install termite management systems |
| CPPUPM4003 | Assess and advise on pest management options for sensitive operations |
| CPPUPM4004 | Assess and advise on pest management options for complex operations |
| CPPUPM4005 | Implement and monitor pest management plans for sensitive operations |
| CPPUPM4006 | Implement and monitor pest management plans for complex operations |
| HLTAID011 | Provide first aid |
| MSMSUP301 | Apply HACCP to the workplace |
| TAEDEL404 | Mentor in the workplace |
Qualification mapping information
CPP30119 Certificate III in Urban Pest Management supersedes and is equivalent to CPP30115 Certificate III in Urban Pest Management.