399331 Pest Control Technician

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Pest Controller
• Pest Management Technician

• Fumigator

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

• Inspects commercial, industrial, and residential premises and surrounds to identify pest activity, and assess extent of infestation and damage
• Evaluates the need for pest management, and implements suitable treatment plans and methods
• Provides recommendations to clients on preventative measures for building maintenance and hygiene activities to prevent pests
• Applies non-chemical solutions and pesticides to manage and minimise the risk of pest infestations, health risks, and diseases
• Operates and maintains electric, pneumatic, and mechanical equipment, such as cameras, drones, and other technology to monitor and report on pest infestations
• Uses traps, baits, and other pest control devices to capture and remove pests
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of pest control treatments
• May read, interpret, and prepare plans, and select materials to devise and install pest management systems
• May conduct timber pest inspections and advise on and manage appropriate treatment