Certificate in Pest Management
About This Course
The Joint Republic Polytechnic–National Environment Agency (NEA) Certificate in Pest Management course provides learners the knowledge and skills to support green facilities management and maintain good environmental public health as a Vector Control Technician (VCT). Learners will acquire practical skills in integrated pest management, focusing on preventive and environmentally sustainable strategies that reduce chemical use and minimise environmental impact. This includes understanding environment, health, and safety regulatory requirements, practicing good inventory management for the sustainable use of resources, and implementing waste minimisation strategies in pest control operations The course also covers the use of IoT pest monitoring systems and data analytics to increase operational efficiency and optimise pest management strategies for buildings. This course is a mandatory pre requisite for VCT licensing.
What You'll Learn
• Plan and conduct pest control site assessments.
• Operate pest monitoring and pest control equipment, include the selection and safe use of pesticides.
• Manage waste in adherence with environmental safety standards.
• Supervise pest and vector management control operations performed by workers
• Implement work practices in accordance with environment, health, and safety legislative requirements
Entry Requirements
Participants must meet the following requirements:
• Singapore Citizens/ Singapore Permanent Residents or Foreigners with a valid and relevant work permit issued by mom to work in Singapore; AND
• At least 18 years old; AND
• Have a Provisional Vector Control Technician (VCT) licence; OR
• Completed GCE ‘N’ levels or equivalent [Refer to the list of educational qualifications that can be considered]; OR
• Have at least one year of working experience in vector control works, OR
• Attained Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) 5 in Reading, Listening, and Numeracy