Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Pest Management

Certificate III in Pest Management

Qualification
National Code:
AHC33616
State Code:
BDB2
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0599 - Other Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies
Original TGA Release Date
14/09/2016
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
425
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
14/09/2016
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 14/09/2016 Current Approved
Description

This qualification provides occupation outcomes for pest management field officers, vertebrate pest management field officers and spray operators in the pest management industry. The qualification covers those who work in weed management as well as vertebrate pest management in conservation, land management, horticulture and agriculture settings.
Job functions may include:
participating in strategic invasive species management practices
preparing for and carrying out management programs, under general direction
completing and assessing management programs under general direction
carrying out weed management programs that require chemical spraying
record keeping
Some job functions covered by this qualification may require occupational licencing or certification. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory agency.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twelve (12)
Core Units = three (3)
Elective Units = nine (9)
- select at least five (5) units from Group A
- select four (4) units from Group A or B
1. Core Units

All three (3) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAP92 AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes 40 Unit of competency
BAN87 AHCPMG308 Implement pest management strategies 55 Unit of competency
BAT53 AHCPMG203 Work effectively in a pest management environment 45 Unit of competency
2. 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
BAR03 AHCPMG307 Apply animal trapping techniques 30 Unit of competency
BAP10 AHCPMG309 Apply pest animal control techniques 55 Unit of competency
BAM72 AHCWRK311 Conduct site inspections 35 Unit of competency
BAL98 AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders 35 Unit of competency
BAP97 AHCPMG301 Control weeds 30 Unit of competency
BAO40 AHCWRK305 Coordinate work site activities 40 Unit of competency
BAQ98 AHCPMG306 Determine pest control techniques 65 Unit of competency
BAS86 AHCPCM303 Identify plant specimens 80 Unit of competency
BAN65 AHCCHM303 Prepare and apply chemicals 40 Unit of competency
BAL66 AHCPMG305 Survey pests 65 Unit of competency
BAN70 AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals 20 Unit of competency
BAO90 AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders 35 Unit of competency
BAR65 AHCPMG201 Treat weeds 35 Unit of competency
BAS09 AHCPMG304 Use firearms to humanely destroy animals 50 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Four (4) units may be chosen Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAT83 AHCBIO305 Apply biosecurity measures 90 Unit of competency
BAR46 AHCINF201 Carry out basic electric fencing operations 20 Unit of competency
BAS68 AHCPCM202 Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens 24 Unit of competency
BAR84 AHCCHM305 Conduct manual fumigation of vertebrate and invertebrate pests 80 Unit of competency
BAQ36 AHCNAR306 Conduct photography for fieldwork 35 Unit of competency
BAM70 AHCEXP301 Handle and store explosives 30 Unit of competency
BAQ11 AHCBIO201 Inspect and clean machinery for plant, animal and soil material 20 Unit of competency
BAL59 AHCINF202 Install, maintain and repair farm fencing 30 Unit of competency
BAN36 AHCWRK302 Monitor weather conditions 24 Unit of competency
AXL60 FWPCOT3202 Navigate in remote or trackless areas 25 Unit of competency
AXL04 FWPCOT3259 Operate a four wheel drive on unsealed roads 40 Unit of competency
BAM59 AHCMOM315 Operate chemical application machinery and equipment 90 Unit of competency
BAS71 AHCWRK203 Operate in isolated and remote situations 50 Unit of competency
BAN80 AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment 35 Unit of competency
BAR30 AHCMOM302 Perform machinery maintenance 40 Unit of competency
BAU03 AHCPMG310 Prepare, monitor and maintain biological agents 70 Unit of competency
WG732 HLTAID003 Provide first aid 20 Unit of competency
WG734 HLTAID005 Provide first aid in remote situations 20 Unit of competency
BAR01 AHCNAR307 Read and interpret maps 35 Unit of competency
BAP14 AHCFAU201 Recognise fauna 40 Unit of competency
BAO19 AHCWRK303 Respond to emergencies 35 Unit of competency
BAQ25 AHCPMG311 Use firearms for pest control activities from aircraft 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D484 AHC31810 Certificate III in Vertebrate Pest Management Qualification
D485 AHC31910 Certificate III in Weed Management Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BEF8 AHC30318 Certificate III in Rural and Environmental Pest Management Qualification
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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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