Choose Your
Certificate III Stream
The Certificate III in Urban Pest Management is delivered across four industry streams. Use the tools below to find the right fit for your work and licensing goals.
5 Core Units
Required by all students, regardless of stream
5 Elective Units
Stream-specific units tailored to your industry role
4 Streams
Each structured for a specific industry environment
Find Your Stream
Select the option that best describes your work and we'll recommend the right stream.
Core Units
These five units are required in every stream — all students complete them.
Core Units All Streams
Regardless of which stream you select, these five units are included in your qualification.
- 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 areas in pest management vehicles
All Four Streams
Click any stream to expand the full unit list and suitability details.
Elective Units
- CPPUPM3008 Inspect for and report on timber pests
- CPPUPM3010 Control timber pests
- CPPUPM4003 Assess and advise on pest management options for sensitive operations
- CPPUPM4005 Implement and monitor pest management plans for sensitive operations
- CPPUPM4001 Assess and select pest management equipment
This Stream Suits You If…
- You mainly service residential homes
- You carry out general pest treatments
- You conduct or plan to conduct timber pest inspections
- You have limited or light commercial work
Elective Units
- CPPUPM3008 Inspect for and report on timber pests
- CPPUPM3010 Control timber pests
- CPPUPM3042 Install termite management systems
- CPPCMN4008 Supervise and support pest management operations
- CPPUPM4001 Assess and select pest management equipment
This Stream Suits You If…
- You regularly work on new construction sites
- You install pre-slab termite barriers
- You install physical or chemical termite systems
- You work alongside builders and contractors
Elective Units
- 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
- MSMSUP301 Identify and apply risk management processes
This Stream Suits You If…
- You service food processing facilities
- You work in restaurants, schools, hospitals or aged care
- You manage high-risk commercial contracts
- You need strong compliance & documentation skills
Elective Units
- CPPUPM3008 Inspect for and report on timber pests
- CPPUPM3010 Control timber pests
- CPPUPM3042 Install termite management systems
- CPPUPM4003 Assess and advise on pest management options for sensitive operations
- CPPUPM4005 Implement and monitor pest management plans for sensitive operations
This Stream Suits You If…
- You intend to apply for a WA licence
- You may relocate to Western Australia
- You want broader general + timber pest coverage
- You want to keep future WA licensing options open
Delivery Options
All streams are available through the following learning modes.
Blended Learning
Classroom sessions combined with structured workplace training and evidence collection
Online / Remote
Fully remote learning with structured workplace evidence — suitable for regional students
RPL Available
Recognition of Prior Learning may be available for experienced technicians — ask ProTrain
Not Sure Which Stream?
Our team can guide you through stream selection and confirm licensing alignment for your state.
