Control of Vectors and Pesticides Act 1998 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 5 · Control of Vector Control Operators, Technicians and Workers
27. Vector control operator to employ licensed vector control technicians and certified vector control workers to carry out vector control work
Feedback & supportA registered vector control operator must not employ or engage any person —
vector control operator
“vector control operator” means a person who, in the course of any trade or business, undertakes or engages in vector control work;
to carry out the work of a vector control technician unless that person has been licensed or provisionally licensed as a vector control technician under this Act; or
vector control technician
“vector control technician” means a person who, for reward or under a contract of employment, carries out or supervises the carrying out of any vector control work;
to carry out the work of a vector control worker unless that person has been certified or provisionally certified as a vector control worker under this Act.
vector control worker
“vector control worker” means any person who, for reward or under a contract of employment, carries out any vector control work under the supervision of a vector control technician;