Education and Training Survey

The pest control industry is constantly evolving, and as professionals dedicated to safeguarding public health and property, your insights are invaluable.

We have put together a survey to gauge your thoughts and opinions on various aspects of the industry, particularly in relation to training, licensing, and professional development.

Your feedback will play a vital role in shaping the future of pest control in Australia.

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* 1. Are you in favour of the current competency based training and licensing arrangements in place for your State?

Yes

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* 2. Would you endorse an elevation of pest control certification and qualifications to a full Cert III level for licensing?

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* 3. Within the existing competency-based training for pest control, which of the following five units do you consider the most crucial? Please rank 1 to 5 in order of importance

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* 4. While traineeships are currently accessible in the industry, would you support the introduction of an apprenticeship program if the pest control industry became a recognised trade? (please provide an explanation for your answer)

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* 5. If the industry transitions to a full Cert III qualifications, would you back this change if existing licensees are integrated into the new framework (grandfathered)?

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* 6. Are you interested in engaging in continual professional development activities for your staff?

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* 7. Which types of continual professional development activities would you find most beneficial? (Please indicate your preferences)

a. online courses

b industry conferences

c. workshops

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Have you or your staff previously invested time in continual professional development?

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* 9. What is the primary motivation for you or your staff to dedicate time to continual professional development?

To enhance my business

To encourage staff retention within the business

For personal knowledge growth

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Have you utilised a Registered Training Organization (RTO) for your business in the past two years, and if so, were you satisfied with the outcomes?

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* 11. In light of proposed government changes to training, which competency units shared with other industries do you consider most vital, ranking them in order in terms of importance?

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* 12. What are the top three skills you believe a future pest control technician should possess?

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* 13. On a scale from 1 to 5, with 5 indicating the highest rating, how would you rate your work-life balance?

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* 14. Do you agree that the AEPMA codes of best practice should be incorporated into the industry's training program?

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* 15. Regarding the evaluation of pest control technicians for industry entry licensing, which statement aligns with your perspective?

a. 90% theory and 10% practical (learn practical skills on the job)
b. 50% theory and 50% practical (should pass both a theoretical and practical exam)
c. Pass a theoretical exam and assess practical skills on the job

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* 16. If the pest control industry were to introduce a two-year apprenticeship as a consequence of becoming a formally recognised trade, and where full-time apprentices/trainees work an average of 38 hours per week at the following pay rates:
1st year rate: $875.92
2nd year rate: $956.61

Would you support this initiative? (Yes/No) Please provide a reason for your choice.