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AIT is a Registered Training Organisation and a leading trainer in the building inspector and pest management sectors. Our courses are online, self paced and delivered throughout Australia by experienced, industry-qualified trainers. Get qualified as a building inspector or pest management technician.

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AIT facilitates students who would like to enter or transition into the building inspector or pest management technician fields by offering quality learning programs delivered by an experienced, professional and trusted training provider.

We believe in making professional development more accessible and affordable. We understand that taking time off work can be a challenge, not to mention the travel and accommodation costs for in-person training. That's why our courses and are delivered online, giving you the flexibility to study at your own pace, whenever and wherever it suits you.

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 and new build residential stage construction inspections.

The Pre-Purchase Residential Building and Pest Inspectors course enables students to undertake thorough inspections and produce a professional report on a properties condition at the time of being sold or purchased.


The New Build Residential Stage Construction Inspectors course enables students to undertake inspections and produce reports at specific points during the construction process. The report concentrates on workmanship and quality and acts as a check measure on the builder, ensuring that the client is getting a quality build.

Pest Management Training

AIT offers nationally accredited 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 trains students to management and 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. 

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.

Flexible, Self-Paced Online Learning

Our online learning platform gives you complete control over your studies. With no mandatory classes or fixed exam schedules, you can progress at your own pace, anytime, anywhere. Accessible 24/7, the platform ensures a seamless learning experience.

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If you would like to complete more than one course at a time, you can bundle courses together to save up to $500 off the individual course prices. 

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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!
Jasmin Curovic
AIT 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 up-skill or start a career in pest management.Thanks for the ride.
Alex Lopez
AIT Student
I completed my Pest and Timber course through AIT and couldn’t be happier with the experience. Coming in with no background in the pest industry, I found the online format incredibly flexible and convenient, it allowed me to work through the material at my own pace, without pressure. Whenever I had a question, I simply gave Chris a call. He was always easy to reach.
Ryan Marshall
AIT Student
Chris and the team at AIT have been extremely helpful and knowledgeable throughout the course. The training has been well-organised, practical, and full of valuable insights. I’m very happy with the experience and would highly recommend AIT to anyone pursuing a career in inspections.
Sina Sadeghpour
AIT Student
I recently completed my Timber Pest and General Pest training with AIT, Chris was a great help with questions I did not understand regarding the course training documents.I highly recommend using AIT for accreditation in any course that will assist with future employment opportunities.
Ron Smulders
AIT Student
I recently completed my Pre-Purchase Building Inspector Course through Australian Inspector Training and couldn’t be happier with the experience. The course was structured really well, clear, practical, and focused on the real-world knowledge needed to step confidently into the inspection industry.
Matthew Aylward
AIT Student
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Why Become a Building & Pest Inspector?

Becoming an inspector is a great career progression for builders who want to change up their routine and stop managing subcontractors, suppliers and clients.

If you think it’s time to put down the tools, but you still want to use your knowledge and experience, then building and pest inspections could be the right path for you!

Luckily for you, there has never been an easier time to become an inspector with our online platform.
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FAQs

What courses am I required to complete?

We recommend that you complete at a minimum, the Building Inspectors Course and the Timber Pest Management Course (made up of CPPUPM 3008 Inspect for and report on timber pest, and CPPUPM3010 Control timber pests).

Generally, to obtain professional indemnity insurance to undertake pre-purchase pest inspections, the insurer will require completion of these timber pest units of competency.

Of course, we recommend completing all 3 courses so that you are fully trained across all aspects of the pre-purchase building and pest inspection industry.

How long does each course take to do?

Each course is undertaken online. Our courses are available 24/7 and do not run to a timetable. We do not have classes that you will need to attend or set exam times; it’s simply designed for you to complete at your own pace. Our 3 courses are very much like comprehension; you are given learning material in the form of a pdf and the online module questions are based on the content found in the provided material.

Pre-Purchase Building Inspection Course:
The course takes approximately 40 hours to complete or approximately 2 to 3 weeks if you commit to studying a couple of hours per night after work. You will be required to undertake an actual inspection of a house and submit a building inspection report for marking. This can be your house or an acquaintance’s house.

General Pest Management Course:
This course takes approximately 80 hours to complete including the practical components. It should take you around 6 to 8 weeks to complete the course if you commit to studying a couple of hours per night after work.

Timber Pest Management Course:
This course takes approximately 80 hours to complete including the practical components. It should take you around 6 to 8 weeks to complete the course if you commit to studying a couple of hours per night after work.

Please note: Each course has a strict 6 month expiry which is from the date you receive your ‘welcome email’. It is up to you as the student to complete and submit all tasks in time for marking.

Do I have to hold a builders licence to become and inspector?

In Queensland you are required to hold a builders’ licence for a minimum of 5 years in order to carry out building inspections. In all other states and territories you are not required to hold a builders’ licence, however to obtain professional indemnity insurance a building industry qualification may be required together with industry experience. Give your preferred insurer a call to confirm their requirements.

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