Nationally Accredited · RTO 41516
Start your career in pest management
Become a licensed pest technician or timber pest inspector with flexible, self-paced online courses. No prior experience needed — answer a few quick questions and we'll point you to the right course.
- Accredited Australia-wide
- Study 100% online
- Pay by instalments
- Trainer support included
★★★★★ 5.0 on Google
A career in demand
Why become a pest technician?
Every home and business needs pest control, and every property sale needs a pest inspection. It's steady, in-demand work you can start from scratch — or add to an existing trade.
Always in demand
Pest control isn't seasonal or optional — it's ongoing work across residential, commercial and pre-purchase inspections all year round.
Be your own boss
Once licensed, you can work for a company or run your own jobs. Many technicians build a flexible business on their own schedule.
No experience needed
Start from zero. Our courses take you from no background to job-ready, with a supervised work placement so you finish with hands-on experience.
Choose your course
Compare the pest courses
There are two pest qualifications — and many technicians do both. Here's what each covers, or bundle the two and save $300.
Everyday pest control
General Pest Management
- Treat common pests — cockroaches, ants, spiders, rodents
- Generally completed in 6 weeks
- Course access is valid for 6 months
- Accredited in all states and territories
- Allows you to apply for a pest management licence
Termites & inspections
Timber Pest Management
- Inspect for and manage termites & timber-destroying pests
- Generally completed in 6 weeks
- Course access is valid for 6 months
- Accredited in all states and territories
- Allows you to apply for a pest management licence
Best value · do both
General + Timber Bundle
- Everything in both courses — pest control and timber inspections
- The most work-ready, most employable path
- Accredited in all states and territories
- Allows you to apply for a pest management licence
- Save $300 vs buying the two courses separately
Why AIT
Why choose Australian Inspector Training?
RTO accredited Australia-wide
Nationally recognised qualifications (RTO 41516), certified and valued across every state and territory.
Study online, anywhere
A fully online learning platform — access your materials whenever and wherever it suits you, 24/7.
Flexible & easy to use
An intuitive platform built for any skill level, so you can balance study with work and life.
Affordable instalments
Quality training at a price that works — spread the cost with a simple weekly payment plan.
6 months to complete
A generous window to finish at your own pace, with no fixed class times or exam dates.
Real trainer support
Pick up the phone and talk to experienced trainers whenever you're stuck — support is included.
Don't just take our word for it
Trusted by students across Australia
★★★★★ 5.0 rating · Verified by Google
"I completed both the theory and practical training in General and Timber Pest Management. The course was well structured, thorough and easy to follow, and the trainers were extremely knowledgeable and supportive. I came away confident and well prepared to apply what I'd learned in the field."
"Coming in with no background in the pest industry, I found the online format incredibly flexible — it let me work through the material at my own pace. Whenever I had a question, I simply gave Chris a call. He was always easy to reach."
"I recently completed my Timber Pest and General Pest training with AIT. Chris was a great help with any questions I had on the course material. I highly recommend AIT for accreditation in any course that will assist with future employment."
"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."
"The course was structured really well — clear, practical, and focused on the real-world knowledge needed to step confidently into the inspection industry. Couldn't be happier with the experience."
"The real value kicked in after I finished — the training gives you immediate real-world readiness. If you're serious about starting or growing an inspection business, this course is a great step. Highly recommend it!"
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