Rapid Solutions offers a number of courses that allow pest managers to upskill while continuing to work on the job.
While climate change affects us all, some of its effects are especially significant for timber pest inspectors. Termites, which thrive in the heat and humidity, already pose a threat to Australian homeowners. However, as climate change is driving increased temperatures and higher rainfall in many areas, the termite season will get longer and termites are likely to expand their areas of activity – putting even more Australian homes at risk of costly termite damage. As a result, timber pest inspectors are likely to see their workloads increase over time.
Now more than ever, timber pest management is a valuable service to offer to residential customers. Belinda Smith, CEO of Rapid Solutions, commented, “If you’re thinking of adding termite management to your service offering, then making sure your inspectors are nationally certified not only helps ensure your business is compliant, but you can also be confident knowing you’re providing a comprehensive, valuable service to your customers.”
Rapid Solutions helps its clients, many of whom are termite managers, with their customer claims – some of which escalate into complex, costly lawsuits. In cases like these, it’s essential to be properly qualified so your business can be insured. Upskilling employees or growing your workforce by focusing on termite management is easy with one of the accredited courses offered by Rapid Training. The courses enable pest inspectors to gain a nationally recognised qualification – all while working on the job.
The self-paced courses are designed for professionals who can find it challenging to attend classes at set times. Rather than attending in-person lessons, learners can access the course materials and learn online at any time. The courses also offer online sessions with peers and Rapid trainers to ask questions and discuss trends and changes happening within the industry. The courses are taught by qualified expert trainers who are active in the pest control industry and have credible hands-on experience. These are leaders in the field who share real-life examples of problems and solutions, including termite species adaptation and behaviour, and how to manage them in the safest, most effective ways.
In addition to the Timber Pest Inspector and Timber Pest Manager courses that provide professionals with nationally recognised qualifications, Rapid Training offers general pest management courses and short non-accredited courses. For anyone running a pest business who wants their technicians or office staff to get an introduction to timber pests, the short course in Timber Pest Basics is a good place to start.
It’s worth noting that some states require pest control businesses to have insurance in place in case of customer claims, not to mention it’s a safeguard against claims that lead to financial or reputational risk to your business. Having professional indemnity and general liability insurance requires a recognised qualification in timber pest services. Rapid Training’s courses are a great way to get accredited.
