Licensing Requirements
Please note that information provided here is intended to be used as a guide only and may not be comprehensive or current. Users must contact regulators in their jurisdiction for up-to-date licensing information.
A number of occupations covered by the competencies and qualifications for the Pest Management Sector are subject to state and territory occupational licensing requirements.
Licensing authorities across Australia have actively participated in the development of this sector and it is envisaged that over time, the state and territory licensing requirements in a number of occupations will be aligned with the competencies and qualifications of CPP07. However, at the time of endorsement, none of the licensing authorities had formally aligned their licensing requirements with the competencies and qualifications for the Pest Management Sector.
Requirements vary significantly across jurisdictions. For this reason, users are advised to consult the relevant occupational licensing authority in their state or territory to determine the specific licensing requirements for various fire protection industry occupations.
These pages provide guidance on licensing requirements for each state and territory based on information sourced from the relevant website for each regulator:
Remember you must contact or visit the websites of individual regulators to confirm licensing requirements in your state or territory.
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Australian Capital Territory
Pest Control Operators (Pest Management Technicians) operating in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) are governed by the Environment Protection Act 1997. Businesses must be registered with the Environment Protection Agency of the Department of Environment, Climate Change, Energy and Water for commercial application of pesticides. No individual licenses or trainee permits are issued.
To access business registration application forms and standard conditions for operators, click HERE
ACT Regulator
Environmental Protection Agency
Department of Environment, Climate Change, Energy and Water
ACT Department of Justice and Community Safety
GPO Box 158
Canberra ACT 2601
Telephone: 13 22 81
Website:
www.environment.act.gov.au/environment
New South Wales
Under the Occupation Health and Safety Regulation 2001 pursuant to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000, Pest Management Technicians must be licensed to peform work in
To access an application for a Certificate of Competency for Pest Management Technician or Fumigator, click HERE
NSW Regulator
Workcover Authority of
PO Box 972
Parramatta NSW 2124
Telephone: 02 4321 5000
Website:
www.workcover.nsw/
Northern Territory
Under the Poisions and Dangerous Drugs Regulations, Pest Control Operators must be licensed with the Department of Health and Families to perform work in the Northern Territory. Individual licenses are issued for domestic and commercial use for pest control, including fumigation. Trainees are issued a provisional or restricted licence to work under supervision. Business registration is not required.
To access licence application forms, Codes of Practice and guidelines for the NT pest control industry, click HERE
NT Regulator
Department of Health and Families
PO Box 40596
Casuarina NT 0811
Telephone: 08 8999 2400
Website:
www.health.nt.gov.au/
Queensland
Under the Pest Management Regulation 2003 pursuant to the Pest Management Act 2001, and the
Individual licences are issued for domestic and commercial premises pest control including timber pests, pest control excluding timber pests and fumigation. No trainee permit is issued but trainers must work under the supervision of a licensed technician. Business registration is not required.
Queensland Regulator
Queensland Department of Health
GPO Box 48
Brisbane QLD 4001
Telephone: 07 3234 0111
Website:
www.health.qld.gov.au/
South Australia
In
SA Regulator
Department of Human Services
Rundle Mall
Adelaide SA 5001
Telephone: 08 8226 6000
Website:
www.dh.sa.gov.au/
Tasmania
Under the Pesticides Act 1986 Pest Management Technicians must be licensed and businesses registered with the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment to perform work in Tasmania. Individual licenses are issued for domestic and commercial pest control including fumigation. Trainees are issued a provisional licence to work under supervision.
To access information on training requirements click HERE To access pest management resources for and general information click HERE
Tasmanian Regulator
Chemical Management Branch
Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment
165 Westbury Road
Prospect TAS 7250
Telephone: 03 6336 5332
Website:
www.dpiw.tas.gov.au/
Victoria
The Department of Human Services licenses Pest Control Operators under Part V Division 2A of the Health Act 1958 and the Health (Pest Control) Regulations 2002. Licensing of the pest control industry is designed to protect Pest Control Operators, consumers, members of the public, and the environment from the harmful effects of pesticides. Individual licences are issued for use of pesticides and fumigation. A trainee is issues a 'restricted licence' under the supervision of a licensed technician. Business registration is not required. To access guidelines for pest control licensing in Victoria, click HERE
Other legislation affecting the pest control industry includes the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 which are administered by the Victorian WorkCover Authority and ensure that employers protect the health and safety of employees using hazardous substances.
Victorian Regulator
Pest Control Program
GPO Box 4057
Melbourne VIC 3001
Telephone: 1300 887 090
Website:
www.health.vic.gov/pestcontrol/
Western Australia
Under the Health (Pesticide) Regulations 1956, Pest Control Operators (Pest Management Technicians) must be licensed with the Department of Health to perform work in Western Australia. Individual licenses are issued for domestic and commercial premises pest control, and for fumigation. Trainees or 'provisional pesticide operators' must be qualified in basic pest control and are issued a provisional licence for 12 months. Trainees must work under the personal supervision of a qualified pesticide operator for the first month of pesticide use and thereafter, must work under regular and frequent supervision but not necessarily personal supervision. Business registration is required.
To access information on pesticide licensing and use, click HERE
Western Australia Regulator
Environmental Health Directorate
Department of health
PO Box 8172
Perth Business Centre WA 6849
Telephone: 08 9388 4999
Website:
www.public.health.wa.gov.au/