Australian Pest Control Association
 
 


Australian

Pest Control Association

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ACCREDITED
APCA Members are
required to possess
TAFE or APCA Pest
Control Certificate
and extensive field
work experience in
the pest control
service industry
 
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Pest Control Licensing Regulations
 
 
► New South Wales
 
Legislation
Occupational Heath and Safety Regulation 2001 NSW
pursuant to the Occupational Health & Safety Act 2000
► Part 9.1 of the Regulations deals with licensing of pesticide applicators (excludes agricultural purposes etc) and fumigators
Licensing Authority
► NSW Govt WorkCover - Phone (02) 4321 5000
► WorkCover - Code of Practice - Safe Use of Pesticides
► WorkCover - Code of Practice - Storage & Handling of Dangerous Goods
► WorkCover - Code of Practice - Material Data Safety Sheets
► WorkCover re: Certificates of Competency
► WorkCover - Guidelines re Dangerous Goods on Premises
Business Registration - Not required
Individual Technicians
► Licence issued for domestic and commercial premises
► Licence issued for fumigation purposes

► NO trainee permit

 
► Victoria
 
Legislation
Health (Pest Control) Regulations 2002 Vic
pursuant to the Health Act 1958 Vic
► Guidelines for pest control licensing in Victoria
► Pesticides - how to choose a pest control service
Licensing Authorities
► Vic Govt Dept of Human Services issues PC licences for domestic and commercial premises - Phone 1300 650 172
► Vic Govt Dept of Primary Industry issues PC licences re fumigation, agriculture, horticulture, weed control and water management - Phone 136 186
Business Registration - Not required
Individual Technicians
► Licence re pesticides (excluding fumigants) for the control of arthropods, rodents, birds and fungi
► Licence re pesticides for control of pest animals
► Licence re fumigation

► Trainee receives a restricted Licence "under the supervision of a licensed technician"

 
► ACT
 
Legislation
Environment Protection Act 1997 ACT
► Commercial application of pesticides
Licensing Authority
► ACT Govt Dept of Urban Services
Business Registration - Yes
Individual Technicians
► No individual licences issued
► Trainee permits issued
 
► Queensland
 
Legislation
► Pest Management Regulation 2003 pursuant to Pest Management Act 2001
► Queensland Building Services Authority Regulation 2003
pursuant to Queensland Building Services Authority Act 1991
► Part 52 of the Regulation deals with the licencing of termite controllers re their inspection of "completed buildings"
► Part 53 of the Regulation deals with licensing installers of termite chemical and physical barriers for "new building work"
Licensing Authorities
► Qld Govt Dept of Health - issues PC licences domestic and commercial premises
► Qld Govt Dept Primary Industries issues PC licences for agricultural and horticultural purposes
Business Registration - Not required
Individual Technicians
► Licence re pest control, including timber pests
► Licence re pest control, excluding timber pests
► Fumigation has specified site approvals
► NO trainee permit, but trainees must work "under the supervision of a licensed technician"
 
► South Australia
 
Legislation
► Pesticides Regulations 2003 SA
Pursuant to Controlled Substances Act 1984 SA
Licensing Authority
► SA Govt Dept of Health Phone: 08 8226 6186
► Licence issued for domestic and commercial premises
► Licences issued for fumigation; agricultural and horticultural premises; non-crop weed control & aerial applicators
Business Registration - Yes
Individual Technicians
► Licence issued for pest control of specified pests
► Licence issued for fumigation for specified sites
► Trainee permit - must work under supervision of licenced technician
► Training to be completed within 2 years
 
► Western Australia
 
Legislation
► Health (Pesticide) Regulations 1956 WA
pursuant to Health Act 1911 WA
Licensing Authority
► WA Govt Dept of Health
► Licences issued for domestic, commercial, horticultural, forestry, agricultural aerial applicators
Business Registration - YES in respect of any “commercial pesticide firm … carrying on trade, business or profession of the use of pesticides for reward”
Individual Technicians
► Licence issued for pest control domestic and commercial premises
► above licence conditions may vary dependent on level of training
► Licence issued for fumigation uses
► Trainees or “provisional pesticide operators” must be “qualified in basic pest control” and recieve a provisional license after successfully completing a 4 day introductory course in “Basic Pest Control” conducted by TAFE WA or other equivalent course, as approved by WA Dept of Health. Provisional licence is valid for 12 months, but may be extended for further 12 months
► Trainees during first month of pesticide use must work “under the personal supervision” of a qualified pesticide operator. Thereafter, the Trainee must work under “regular and frequent supervision” but not necessarily personal supervision
 
► Northern Territory
 
Legislation
Poisons and Dangerous Drugs Regulations NT
Licensing Authority
► NT Govt Dept of Health & Community Services
► Licence issued for domestic and commercial and agricultural uses
Business Registration - Not required
Individual Technicians
► Licence issued for pest control which can include fumigation
► NO Trainee permit - but a Licence restricted to work under supervision
 
► Tasmania
 
Legislation
Pesticides Act 1968 Tas
Licensing Authority
► Tas Govt Dept of Primary Industries & Fisheries
► Licence issued for domestic and commercial and agricultural uses
Business Registration - Yes
Individual Technicians
► Licence issued for pest control which can include fumigation
► NO Trainee permit - but a Licence restricted to work under supervision
 
 
   
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