Career Start – Queensland Government Funded Pest Management Training | ProTrain
Queensland Government Funded

Career Start
Pest Management Training

ProTrain is an approved Skills Assure Supplier (SAS) — access subsidised training for CPP30119 Certificate III in Urban Pest Management

Subsidised pathways available for eligible Queensland residents

What is Career Start?

Career Start is a Queensland Government program managed by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET) — one of the Government's key programs for building a skilled workforce aligned to industry demand.

Enter the Workforce

Support people new to the pest management industry to gain a nationally recognised qualification.

Upskill & Advance

Help existing workers move into higher-skilled roles or expand their service capabilities.

Job-Ready Training

Industry-relevant, practical training that delivers real workplace outcomes from day one.

⚠ Important Funding Rule — Read Before Planning

  • You can access one general qualification + one traineeship, OR two traineeships
  • You cannot complete two general pathway qualifications
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Critical: If a traineeship is completed first, you may lose eligibility for a general pathway qualification. This matters when planning training pathways for staff — speak to ProTrain before committing.

Who is this Program For?

Career Start suits a wide range of participants across the pest management industry.

Employers

  • Train new staff entering the industry
  • Upskill existing technicians to qualified level
  • Build a more capable, compliant workforce

Self-Employed / Business Owners

  • Gain a formal qualification for your business
  • Expand into new service areas (e.g. timber pests, commercial work)
  • Strengthen compliance and professionalism

New Entrants

  • Start a career in pest management
  • Government-supported training costs
  • No prior experience required

Two Pathways Available

Choose the pathway that best suits your situation. Not sure which is right? We'll help you decide.

1

General Training Pathway
Direct Enrolment

Best suited for
  • New entrants to the industry
  • Self-employed operators
  • Existing workers not on a traineeship
Key features
No employer required No training contract Flexible delivery Government subsidy applied
✓ Fastest and simplest way to get qualified
2

Apprenticeship / Traineeship Pathway

Best suited for
  • Employees working in a pest management business
  • Employers wanting structured workforce development
Key features
Requires employment + training contract On-the-job training Structured training plan ProTrain as Supervising RTO Sign up with provider through Australian Apprenticeships Support Network

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility criteria differ slightly between pathways. Review the requirements below.

General Pathway

  • 15 years or older
  • Not currently at school
  • Resident in Queensland
  • Australian citizen / permanent resident / eligible visa holder / NZ citizen
  • Does not hold a Certificate III or higher completed in the last 10 years
  • Not currently enrolled in another qualification
Co-contribution fee applies — payable by employer, individual or third party

Traineeship Pathway

  • 15 years or older
  • Resident in Queensland
  • Australian citizen / permanent resident / eligible visa holder / NZ citizen
  • Holds no more than 1 Certificate III or higher completed in the last 10 years
  • Not currently enrolled in another funded qualification
Co-contribution fee — shared between employer and trainee

What Does It Cost?

Costs vary by course stream. Concessions and instalment options are available.

Qualification / Stream Units Co-contribution Fee Total Fee Payable — Employer
(Blended Face-to-Face)		 Total Fee Payable — Employer
(Online Learning)
Per unit Total Per unit (concession) Total (concession) Standard Concession Standard Concession
Stream 1 CPP30119 Cert III — General + Timber Pest 10 $62.40 $624.00 $24.96 $249.60 $2,951.00 $2,300.40 $1,951.00 $1,300.40
Stream 2 CPP30119 Cert III — General / Timber / Precon 10 $63.20 $632.00 $25.28 $252.80 $3,300.50 $2,757.20 $2,300.50 $1,757.20
Stream 3 CPP30119 Cert III — Commercial 10 $60.00 $600.00 $24.00 $240.00 $1,425.00 $760.00 $925.00 $260.00
Stream 4 CPP30119 Cert III — WA / General Commercial (inc Timber Pest) 10 $66.40 $664.00 $26.56 $265.60 $4,175.00 $3,150.00 $3,175.00 $2,150.00
Concessions (40% rate) may apply for those who are: under 17 and not at school / have not completed Year 12; Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander; holders of — or partner of someone holding — a Health Care Card, Veteran Card, or Pensioner Concession Card. Hardship exemptions may also be available. ProTrain also offers instalment options to make payments manageable.

Smart Workforce Strategy

At ProTrain, we help businesses structure training to maximise funding and reduce administration.

Our Recommended Approach

A mix of both pathways is often the optimal strategy for pest management businesses

New Hires

General Pathway for fast entry — minimal admin, flexible, government subsidy applied immediately.

Core Team

Traineeship for structured long-term development — formalised outcomes and employer involvement.

Experienced Staff

Targeted upskilling via additional units or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathways.

Maximises funding access Reduces admin burden Accelerates workforce capability

ProTrain Insight

Many pest businesses assume "we should always put staff on traineeships" — but in reality the General Pathway is often faster, simpler, and involves far less administration. Choosing the right pathway also affects funding eligibility, costs, and training timeframes. We'll help you get it right.

Ready to Get Started?

Talk to the ProTrain team today to find the right pathway for you or your business.

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Contact us at info@protrain.com.au · 0418 786 711

ProTrain (RTO: 40524) is an approved Queensland Government Skills Assure Supplier (SAS)

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