Pest and Weed Controller
Pest Controller (also called Pest Control Operator or Pest Control Technician) Applies pest management techniques to control invertebrate and insect pests inside and outside domestic, commercial and industrial premises. Registration or licensing is required.
Tasks
- hunts, traps and shoots animals for food, pelts, research and for pest control registration or licensing may be required
- applies pest or weed management techniques to kill and control pests or weeds in domestic, commercial and industrial areas, roadsides, and private and public lands registration or licensing may be required
QUALIFICATIONS
A Year 10 Certificate, Certificate I, or a short period of on-the-job training is sometimes needed, but is not necessary to work in this job. Pest Controllers usually need a Certificate II or III, or at least 1 year of relevant experience. Registration or licensing may be required.
VET Course Providers:
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Western Australia
Tasmania
Queensland
Northern Territory
Australian Capital Territory
Canberra Institute of Technology
For more information on required qualifications, click here.
ANZSCO ID 8419
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