Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Pest Management
Diploma of Pest Management
AHC51316
BDC2
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.00 | 24/12/2020 | Current | Approved |
| 5.00 | 21/10/2019 | Replaced | Approved |
| 4.00 | 19/12/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
| 3.00 | 21/12/2017 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 14/09/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides occupation outcomes for senior officers and managers in the pest management sector. These roles include functions such as planning, coordinating, managing and completing small to large scale pest management programs and may include participating in emergency operations such as disease outbreak or natural disasters.
The qualification is applicable to individuals who work in weed management as well as vertebrate pest management in a range of contexts, including conservation, land management, agriculture, horticulture, and parks and gardens.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- ten (10) units of competency:
- zero (0) core units plus
- ten (10) 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 at least five (5) units from Group A
- Select at least three (3) units from Group A or Group B
- A maximum of two (2) units may be selected from the elective list of a Certificate IV or above of this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in Conservation and Land Management and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 5.
1. Group A Elective Units
At least five (5) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCT49 | AHCECR502 | Conduct biological surveys | 150 | Unit of competency |
| OCS21 | AHCNRM605 | Develop a monitoring, evaluation and reporting program | 180 | Unit of competency |
| BAT85 | AHCPMG510 | Develop a pest survey strategy | 150 | Unit of competency |
| BAL61 | AHCPMG507 | Develop a regional pest management plan | 110 | Unit of competency |
| BAS79 | AHCPMG508 | Develop a system to monitor and evaluate the pest management plan | 90 | Unit of competency |
| BAT12 | AHCNRM603 | Implement a monitoring, evaluation and reporting program | 150 | Unit of competency |
| OCT34 | AHCPMG502 | Investigate a pest control failure | 55 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ68 | AHCPMG506 | Manage the implementation of legislation | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OBJ31 | AHCWHS502 | Manage work health and safety processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. 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.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D525 | AHC51310 | Diploma of Pest Management | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJP8 | AHC51324 | Diploma of Pest Management | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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