Protrain

About Us

CQ ProTrain – Where exceptional learning is routine

CQ ProTrain is a Registered Training Organisation Number RTO: 40524 that is a Queensland family owned business operated from Maroochydore. 

CQ ProTrain provides a great learning environment

With more than 100 years of combined hands on Pest Management and Fumigation experience, the team at ProTrain have acquired a broad knowledge across most facets of the pest control industry and pest  management processes.

Our team can provide proficient technical support, expert training and specialised consultancy services and training programs to meet the needs of its customers. 

Some ProTrain clients are just starting on their journey of providing General Pest, Timber Pest or Fumigation tasks with their employers or in their own business.

They come to ProTrain because they want the best trainers in the best environment.

Courses Available

Non-Timber Pest Management Skill Sets – CPPUPM3005 – CPPUPM3006 – CPPUPM3018;

Timber Pest Management Skill Sets – CPPUPM3008 – CPPUPM3010 – CPPUPM3042;

Fumigation – CPPUPM3011 – Dept of Ag (DAWE, DOA, DAFF, AQIS) AFAS training;

Preconstruction Termite Management – CPPUPM3042;

Sensitive Sites and Complex Sites Pest Management CPPUPM4003 – CPPUPM4004 – CPPUPM4005 – CPPUPM4006;

Pest Bird Management Using Avicides

Certificate III  in Urban Pest Management.

CPP30119

Certificate IV in Urban Pest Management

CPP41619

You can register your interest or check out our training calendar for more information on upcoming pest management courses.

Let CQ ProTrain tailor a training program to suit your business

Many of our customers have a well-developed business and need a more diverse range of pest control methods, ongoing support and risk mitigation services, as well as high-quality pest training courses.

ProTrain is proud to be seen as a business professional and a leader of the pest management industry. 

Our team gives you the most helpful methods and tools available in the pest control development. 

Every ProTrain customer has different requirements and we do our best to match your individual needs with our high level of service.

Meet The Team

Bruce has been involved with the pest management industry since the 1990s when he purchased a Direct Pest Control franchise in Biloela, Queensland. He got involved with pest management training from the early 2000s before forming the Registered Training Organisation in 2012. Bruce has been working in most areas of fumigation, pest management and weed control and loves working with positive thinking pest managers.
Licenced Fumigation and Pest Manager
Certificate III in Urban Pest Management
Certificate IV in Urban Pest Management
Diploma of Training and Assessment Systems
Diploma of Vocational Education and Training
Diploma of Training Design and Development
Lead Auditor/ Auditor in Environmental Management Systems ISO14001

Bruce Dekker

Joint Owner Manager 

Trainer & Assessor / Consultant

John, former owner of Fumigation Training and Consultancy Services (FTCS) and Pest Consultants (PESTC) is highly respected in the pest and fumigation Industries.
John brings a wealth of knowledge and hands on experience in pest control training and consultancy that has been gained over the last 35 years in the industry.
Licenced Fumigation and Pest Manager
Certificate III in Urban Pest Management
Certificate IV in Urban Pest Management
Diploma of Training and Assessment Systems
Diploma of Vocational Education and Training
Diploma of Training Design and Development
Lead Auditor/ Auditor in Environmental Management Systems ISO14001

John Field

Trainer & Assessor / Consultant​

Greg has been involved with developing and delivering training in the pest management industry for many years and is highly regarded for his commitment to increasing professionalism amongst our valued clients.
Greg has worked in pest management industry in Australia for over 25 years, and has continued his professional development by attaining qualifications in Certificate III in Urban Pest Management, Certificate IV in Urban Pest Management, Fumigation, Diploma in Business, Diploma of Vocational Education and Training; and Lead Auditor.
Licenced Fumigation and Pest Manager
Certificate III in Urban Pest Management
Certificate IV in Urban Pest Management
Diploma of Training and Assessment Systems
Diploma of Vocational Education and Training
Diploma of Business
Lead Auditor in Quality Management Systems ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 19011:2018

Greg Hunt

Trainer & Assessor / Consultant

Deb has over 35 years experience in customer service, administration & management - 15 years within the Pest Control Industry as Director/Manager of small business.

Deb is accomplished in excellent customer service, communication & support. A positive, practical attitude and the understanding of clients' needs has always been a priority. Deb has always enjoyed the opportunities to develop long term professional working relationships.

Deb Smith

Admin / Student Support​

Bernie gained a strong background in admin and customer service before joining the pest management industry in 1997 as a franchisee operating Direct Pest Control Biloela.

Operating a small business has seen Bernie gain exceptional business management skills including business operations, staff scheduling, customer support, employee relations as well as field work side of a pest management business.

Great organizational skills and an eye for detail help keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.

Bernie Dekker

Joint Owner Manager 

Admin / Student Support

Growing up around the pest industry and with a passion for computers, it was only a matter of time before they came together.

After gaining a dual diploma in IT, Luke worked for a handful of companies before coming to ProTrain. The knowledge gained over the prior years has been useful in bringing ProTrain into the 21st century.

Specialising in all things IT, Luke manages our IT infrastructure and is always ready to help.

Luke Dekker

IT Officer