Timber Pest Management – Termites, Borers, Decay
Timber Pest Management Courses
ProTrain facilitates both Face to Face classroom style workshops and distance learning programs for Timber Pest units of competency.
These programs are designed and targeted towards Pest Management Technicians looking to expand their skill set to incorporate the Inspection and Management of Timber Pests.
ProTrain expects that persons wishing to complete this program would already hold a Pest Management Licence for General pests and persons shall be currently employed in the Pest Management industry and be working under the supervision of a Licenced Timber Pest Management technician.
Timber Pest Control – Pest Management
The course includes 2 units of competency which must be completed in full to enable a qualification to be issued.
ProTrain Timber Pest Management courses are designed to provide trainees with the knowledge and skills to become a qualified Timber Pest Manager.
- CPPUPM3008 – Inspect for and report on timber pests.
- CPPUPM3010 – Control timber pests.
Topics
There are several topics that will be discussed in this course.
- Timber Pest biology and control including Termites, Borers and Wood Decay Fungi.
- Australian Standards and other documents relating to Timber Pest Management.
- Inspection and Reporting of Timber Pests.
- Options and proposals for timber pest management (including both Non-Chemical and Chemical).
- Design and implementation of Termite monitoring programs.
- Overview of building construction methods and their relevance to Timber pest control programs.
- Client conflict resolution in Pest Management.
Workshop Practical Component
Candidates should be aware that the Face to Face workshops include full practical components which will need to be completed successfully.
- Field Trip into the Timber Pests Environment for inspection and identification purposes.
- Multiple species sample collection and ID’s.
- A complete timber pest inspection and management design and proposal.
- Inspections of buildings at varying stages of construction.
Pest Management – Timber Pest Control Workshop Completion.
The workshop is designed to provide each student with the knowledge and skills to move forward in their quest to gain the minimum recommended competency required to be able to carry out timber pest management, timber pest control and work.
To complete the course you are required to:
- Attend and participate in all daily sessions.
- Complete all theory assessments on Timber Pest Control.
- Participate in and complete all practical assessments.
- Provide Logbook and Photographic evidence of a number of Timber Pest Management programs
- Participate in an a series of Practical Assessments with a ProTrain Assessor.
Successful completion of this course will enable candidates to apply for or upgrade their occupational licence
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| Name | Date | Time | Location | Spaces | Cost | |
| Timber Pest Management Brisbane | 3 – 7 March 2025 | 08:00 am – 04:30 pm | Coopers Colonial Motor Inn | 4 | $2,300.00 | |
| Timber Pest Management Maroochydore | 28 April – 2 May 2025 | 08:30 am – 04:30 pm | MAROOCHYDORE | 7 | $2,300.00 | |
| Timber Pest Management Brisbane | 16 – 20 June 2025 | 08:00 am – 04:30 pm | Coopers Colonial Motor Inn | 9 | $2,300.00 | |
| Timber Pest Management Maroochydore | 18 – 22 August 2025 | 08:30 am – 04:30 pm | MAROOCHYDORE | 9 | $2,300.00 |