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Building Inspector and Pest Management Courses

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Australian Inspector Training is a Registered Training Organisation and provides training and courses in the building inspector and pest management sectors.

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Australian Inspector Training

Flexible.Online.Affordable.

Australian Inspector Training (AIT) is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 41516) that trains people to work as building inspectors and pest management technicians. We deliver our courses online, so students anywhere in Australia can study at their own pace and move into the industry without taking time off work.

We offer pre-purchase residential building inspector courses (including a Queensland course), nationally recognised General and Timber Pest Management training with a practical component, and combined building and pest programs. Our students include builders and building industry professionals looking for a change of pace or adding inspections to their services, inspectors adding pest qualifications, and people starting fresh in pest management.

Transform Your Career

Ready for a career where your experience counts?

Whether you're a builder or building professional looking for a change of pace, or you're starting fresh in pest management, Australian Inspector Training can help you get there. As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 41516), we have helped students across Australia achieve their goals.

Study around your life, not the other way around

Our courses are online and self-paced, so there's no time off work, no travel and no accommodation costs. Log in whenever it suits you: early mornings, evenings or weekends.

You won't be learning alone

Our trainers are experienced, qualified professionals. If you have a question, you can send an email or pick up the phone and talk to someone who can assist.

Flexible payments to suit your budget

We have flexible payment options that allow you to pay a portion of the course cost upfront and then pay the remainder off over a number of weeks. Best of all, you can start learning straight away.

What type of training are you looking for?

We offer two types of training: building inspection and pest management.

Pre-purchase building inspector courses
Prepare you to carry out pre-purchase residential building inspections.
Pest management courses
Cover general pest management (treating ants, spiders, cockroaches and other urban pests) and timber pest management (inspecting for and treating termites and other timber pests).
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Building Inspector Training

AIT delivers building inspector courses aimed at up-skilling students who would like to use their building education, knowledge and experience to transition into the building inspector field. Our courses cover pre-purchase residential building and pest inspections. These courses are non-accredited with Australian Skill Quality Authority as there is no nationally recognised framework covering the training scope.

  • Pre-Purchase Building Inspector

    Undertake thorough pre-purchase residential building inspections and produce a professional report on a property’s condition at the time of being sold or purchased, in accordance with AS4349.1.

  • Pre-Purchase Building and Pest InspectorCombined

    Undertake both pre-purchase building and timber pest inspections and produce professional reports for your clients, in accordance with AS4349.1 and AS4349.3.

    Home buyers usually want building and pest inspections done together, so this program covers both. Most bundles cost less than enrolling in each course separately.

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Pest Management Training

AIT offers nationally recognised training to students who would like to enter the pest management industry as a pest management technician and also pest inspectors. The courses offered cover two distinct disciplines, general pest management and timber pest management, which require separate accreditation and licences.

  • General Pest Management

    General Pest Management trains students to inspect and treat general urban pests including ant, spiders, cockroaches and rodents. On successful completion of units CPPUPM3005, CPPUPM3006 and CPPUPM3018, students can apply for a general pest management license.

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  • Timber Pest Management

    Timber Pest Management trains students to inspect and treat timber pests, including termites, borers, fungal and delignification. On successful completion of units CPPUPM3008 and CPPUPM3010, students can apply for a timber pest management license. These units also satisfy professional indemnity insurance requirement to undertake pre-purchase timber pest inspections.

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Want both? Pest technicians often hold both general and timber pest licences so they can take on every job. Most bundles cost less than enrolling in each course separately. View our combined pest management course.

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Why choose Australian Inspector Training?

  1. Learn with confidence

    AIT has trained students across Australia in building our inspection and pest management courses. Our trainers are ready to assist you along your learning journey.

  2. Flexible and easy to use

    You don't need to be a computer expert! AIT’s online learning platform makes learning easy, allowing you to balance study with your busy work and personal life.

  3. Learn at a pace that suits you

    With AIT, you have a generous timeframe to complete individual courses and bundled courses. Allowing you freedom to study at your own pace.

  4. Study whenever and wherever it suits you

    AIT has an internet based learning platform, so you can access your course and course material whenever and wherever it suit you.

  5. Affordable education that fits your budget.

    AIT delivers quality courses and educational learning resources to students at affordable prices, with flexible payment options to suit your budget.

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I recently completed my pest management training with Australian Inspector Training and had a great experience from start to finish. The course was well structured, practical, and easy to follow, with plenty of real-world knowledge that I can apply in the field. Chris was an excellent trainer—patient, knowledgeable, and always willing to answer any questions. I highly recommend Australian Inspector Training to anyone looking for quality training and support in the pest management industry.

TarekAIT Student

I can't speak highly enough of AIT. The course itself was knowledgeable, and when things got hard, Chris was always available to answer any questions and help along the way, even from NSW to QLD! It really made me feel like these guys aren't just out for the money and truly care about people getting the most of the course. I will be recommending AIT to anyone looking to get into Building and Pest Inspections. Thank you Chris and AIT for helping me get this achievement.

AnthonyAIT Student

The team were awesome and went above and beyond to ensure I gained the skills and experience to confidently begin my new career as a Building and Pest Inspector.

AndrewAIT Student

Excellent, user-friendly and professional online platform. Chris and the team responded quickly to all my queries. I would highly recommend Australian Inspector Training — the process was simple, straightforward, and made it easy to achieve my training and accreditation in Completed Residential Building Inspection (QLD). Highly satisfied.

JamieAIT Student

The AIT Pre-Purchase Building Inspector course seriously changed things for me. The real value kicked in after I finished, because the training gives you immediate real-world readiness to jump straight into successful inspections. They nail the AS4349.1 compliance and best practice stuff, which made getting my Professional Indemnity insurance super easy and gave me instant credibility. The best part is the course structure If you're serious about starting or growing an inspection business, this course is a great step to give you all the skills and more importantly, the confidence you'll need. Highly recommend it!

JasminAIT Student

I recently completed both the theory and practical training in General and Timber Pest Management with Australian Inspector Training, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. The course was well structured, thorough, and easy to follow. The trainers were extremely knowledgeable and supportive, making sure every part of the training was clear and hands-on. I came away feeling confident and well prepared to apply what I’ve learned in the field. Highly recommend Australian Inspector Training to anyone looking to upskill or start a career in pest management. Thanks for the ride.

AlexAIT Student

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