Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Pest Management
Certificate IV in Pest Management
AHC41716
BDE5
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 21/10/2019 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 19/12/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 14/09/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides occupation outcomes for supervisors and senior field officers in the pest management sector. The qualification covers those who work in weed management as well as vertebrate pest management in a range of settings including conservation, land management, agriculture, horticulture and parks and gardens.
Supervisors and senior field officers may undertake the following job functions:
- preparing and carrying out pest management programs
- participating in strategic invasive species management practices
- completing and assessing pest management programs.
Some job functions covered by this qualification may require licencing or certification. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory agency.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- twelve (12) units of competency:
- four (4) core units plus
- eight (8) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification's Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- select three (3) units from Group A
- select three (3) units from Group A or Group B
- A maximum of two (2) units may be selected from the elective lists of Certificate III or above of this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in pest management and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 4.
1. Core Units
Four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAR57 | AHCPMG413 | Define the pest problem | 90 | Unit of competency |
| BAS20 | AHCPMG412 | Develop a pest management plan | 80 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ01 | AHCPMG409 | Implement a pest management plan | 70 | Unit of competency |
| BAT82 | AHCWHS401 | Maintain work health and safety processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least three (3) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUJ23 | BSBPMG418 | Apply project stakeholder engagement techniques | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAM60 | AHCBER402 | Carry out field surveillance for a specific emergency disease or plant pest | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OAO33 | AHCCHM404 | Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals | 55 | Unit of competency |
| BAM42 | AHCPMG411 | Ensure compliance with pest legislation | 24 | Unit of competency |
| BAN45 | AHCPMG410 | Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan | 75 | Unit of competency |
| OAO39 | AHCCHM405 | Plan and implement a chemical use program | 35 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to five (5) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGH5 | AHC41720 | Certificate IV in Pest Management | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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