Fumigation Training
Fumigation Training - Fumigation Licence Course
This course covers the skills and knowledge required to apply fumigants to control organisms and organism activity that affect the health, safety or amenity of persons, commodities or environments in domestic, commercial, industrial and maritime situations. The unit requires understanding client requirements, assessing the site, and selecting and using equipment, fumigants and application methods to effectively manage organisms.
Course Units
Licencing requirements for fumigation vary depending on which state in Australia you wish to be licenced.
ProTrain workshops focus on the main unit of competency CPPUPM3011 – Manage organisms by applying fumigants to commodities and environments.
Successful completion of this unit of competency enables candidates to apply for an occupational licence in most states of Australia.
Western Australia has additional requirements to be eligible to apply for a licence. Please contact the team at ProTrain to discuss these requirements and options for meeting them.
Pre-Requisites
Program Delivery
8:30am to 4:30pm
Topics
Areas of learning in this course include:
- Chemical routes of exposure and potential symptoms of exposure to fumigants
- Commodity sorption and desorption
- Compliance requirements associated with Fumigation
- Fumigation methods and enclosure types
- Equipment associated with performing fumigations
- Types of fumigants
- Testing and monitoring during the fumigation process
- Hazards and hazard management associated with performing fumigations
- Workplace Health and Safety requirements associated with performing fumigations
Completion of this fumigation course provides credit towards CPP30119 Certificate III in Urban Pest Management.
Fumigation Training - Who Should Enrol?
This fumigation licence course is aimed at people who have experience working alongside a qualified fumigator and are seeking to obtain a licence to fumigate or just simply to obtain a more complete understanding of the fumigation process.
AFAS Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and Methyl bromide Fumigations
For information or to arrange training, please email offshoretreatments@aff.gov.au
Additional information can be located on our AFAS page.
Equipment Design and Supply - Fumigation Training
CQ ProTrain can assist you in the design of a range of fumigation systems and has developed some specialised equipment and fittings that are available to the fumigator. We also have access to a range of electronic leak detection and monitoring equipment at competitive rates.
CQ ProTrain can provide you with assistance working which equipment you may require to perform fumigations:
- Gas dispensers.
- Vaporizers.
- LPG gas burners – 82 mj/hr to 131 mj/hr heat capacity.
- Single and multi outlet-manifolds.
- Respiratory PPE options
- Digital leak detection equipment.
- Digital gas monitoring equipment.
CQ ProTrain regularly provides on site fumigation training programs.
If you think this is something your company may be interested in, please contact a ProTrain team member to discuss this option.
What Do I Need To Bring?
- Biro
- Pencil
- Calculator
- PPE – “O” type full face mask & appropriate respirator cartridge will be required as candidates will be entering the actual designated Risk Area during the practical work tasks.
- Gas cannisters required for the workshop should be of the “AX” O type suitable for Methyl bromide. (ProTrain is able to supply these if required, please indicate this when booking).
- Suitable clothing and footwear on practical days (typically days 3 & 4) including high visibility shirt or vest, long trousers, enclosed shoes, hat & sunscreen.
- Clothing to be workplace appropriate.
Fee is inclusive of all venue charges, practical on-site charges, consumables, presentation materials, text books, and handouts.
Morning tea and lunch is also provided within the course fee.
Payment can be made via direct deposit or credit card via payment gateway any time prior to workshop commencement.
AFAS Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and Methyl bromide Fumigations
DOA AFAS Accreditation Training: ProTrain and other providers that have delivered this training and accreditation on behalf of the Dept of Agriculture for many years. We have very recently been informed by the Australian Department of Agriculture that in a bid to make the program more accessible, the Dept has decided to streamline the AFAS training and accreditation system and take full control of it.
To find out more check out our AFAS Page.
Course Fees & Inclusions
Course fee:
Fumigation: $2450
Fumigation + Units 4002, 4003, 4006 WA: $2900 ($2450 + additional units $450)
Fumigation + Units 304, 307 SA: $2800 ($2450 + additional units $350)
Course fees include:
- Venue and practical site costs
- Consumables and equipment used during training
- Presentation materials
- Textbooks and handouts
- Morning tea and lunch
Payment can be made via direct deposit or credit card prior to workshop commencement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements for the Fumigation course?+
It's strongly recommended that you've assisted a qualified fumigator and understand the fumigation process before enrolling. Supervised workplace training under a licensed fumigation technician is part of the course. Get in touch if you'd like to check whether you're ready.
Which unit does this course cover?+
The Fumigation course is the unit CPPUPM3011 — manage organisms by applying fumigants to commodities and environments. Completing it lets you apply for a fumigation occupational licence in most Australian jurisdictions, and provides credit toward CPP30119.
How long is the Fumigation course?+
The face-to-face workshop is four days plus a final practical assessment. The final assessment can be completed by live Zoom video link or face-to-face (additional charges may apply depending on how it's conducted).
What PPE and equipment do I need?+
A full-face respirator with the appropriate cartridge to enter the designated risk area during practical tasks, and "AX" O-type gas cannisters suitable for methyl bromide — ProTrain can supply these on request.
Do you provide AFAS accreditation for offshore/export fumigation?+
AFAS accreditation for offshore and export methyl bromide fumigation is now managed directly by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry — private providers can no longer deliver this accreditation. For AFAS training or accreditation, contact offshoretreatments@aff.gov.au, or see our AFAS page for more detail. Our standard Fumigation course (CPPUPM3011) for domestic pest management licensing is unaffected and available as normal.
ProTrain reserves the right to postpone workshops should minimum numbers not be met.
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Spaces | Cost | |
| Fumigation Maroochydore | 20 – 23 July 2026 | 08:30 am – 04:30 pm | MAROOCHYDORE | 0 | $2,450.00 | |
| Fumigation Maroochydore | 7 – 10 September 2026 | 08:30 am – 04:30 pm | MAROOCHYDORE | 4 | $2,450.00 |
