PestCert Key Goals

The PestCert Business Plan sets out four key goals and achievement of these goals will involve as below: 

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.