Pest Control Technician
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 4
- Major group
- Labourers
Classification
- Major group
- 8Labourers
- Sub-major group
- 84Farm, Forestry and Garden Workers
- Minor group
- 843Forestry and Garden Workers
- Unit group
- 8434Pest Control Technicians
Description
Applies pest management techniques to manage and control animal and invertebrate pests inside and outside domestic, commercial and industrial premises. Registration or licensing may be required.
Alternative titles
- Pest Controller
- Pest Management Technician
Unit group
8434 · Pest Control TechniciansDescription
Pest Control Technicians apply pest management techniques to manage and control animal and invertebrate pests inside and outside domestic, commercial and industrial premises.
Skill level
Occupation skill level 4
Australia
AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
New Zealand
NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4) At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks
Tasks include
- inspecting buildings and outside areas to detect signs of infestation
- determining type of treatment required and providing clients with estimates of costs
- preparing and spraying chemicals on infested areas using mechanical and electric sprayers to kill pests
- fumigating houses and other buildings
- laying baits, and placing and setting traps to capture and remove animals, such as rats and mice
- installing animal control barriers such as needle strips, netting and other devices to keep animals off property
Occupations in this unit group
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