Key Goals

The PestCert Business Plan sets out four key goals:

PestCert Goal

Achievement of this Goal
will Involve:

Require an appropriate level of training and ongoing skill / knowledge development for pest management technicians.


  • The acceptance in time of Certificate III as the minimum standard for all practising pest management technicians.
  • Competency assessments are conducted under a face to face and work or work simulated environment.
  • Appropriate management of the criteria and point allocation model for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.
  • Adequate opportunities for all pest management technicians to acquire CPD points.

 

Ensure compliance with PestCert codes and standards.

  • Appropriate management of the PestCert Code of Conduct and the Rules associated with the use of the PestCert logo.

  • Auditing of accredited individuals and companies for compliance against PestCert requirements.

  • Promotion to the community of the benefits of choosing a PestCert accredited pest manager.

  • Effective public complaints process.

Develop brand awareness for PestCert with industry, community and Government.

  • Effective marketing and promotion of PestCert.

  • Public awareness programs.

  • Community information events.

  • Awards for excellence.

Establish an effective organisational structure for PestCert which delivers integrity and encourages co regulation linkages with Government.   

  • Establishing an appropriate structure for PestCert.
  • Establishing an appropriate Committee structure for PestCert.

Do you require further information?

For further information on PestCert's goals, strategies and action plans - please contact AEPMA at www.aepma or Call us on: 02 9221 7000 or 1300 307 114 . Another option is to use the contact form.