Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Pest Management

Certificate IV in Pest Management

Qualification
National Code:
AHC41720
State Code:
BGH5
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
24/12/2020
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
410
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 24/12/2020 Current 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 occupational 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:
- at least three (3) units from Group A
- remaining units may be selected from Group A, Group B and a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from 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

All 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. Elective Units - Group A

At least three (3) units must be selected from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCE87 BSBPMG429 Apply project stakeholder engagement techniques 40 Unit of competency
OCS76 AHCBER404 Conduct field surveillance for a biosecurity emergency response 90 Unit of competency
OAO33 AHCCHM404 Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals 55 Unit of competency
OCT40 AHCPMG402 Ensure compliance with pest legislation 24 Unit of competency
OCT42 AHCPMG401 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. Elective Units - Group B

Up to five (5) units may be selected from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWT92 PSPREG008 Act on non-compliance 10 Unit of competency
BAR03 AHCPMG307 Apply animal trapping techniques 30 Unit of competency
BAP10 AHCPMG309 Apply pest animal control techniques 55 Unit of competency
OAO47 AHCPMG312 Apply poison baits for vertebrate pest control in rural and environmental landscapes 55 Unit of competency
OCT39 AHCPMG403 Apply predator trapping techniques 45 Unit of competency
OCE88 BSBPMG428 Apply project life cycle management processes 40 Unit of competency
AWT87 PSPREG003 Apply regulatory powers 30 Unit of competency
OCT35 AHCPCM510 Collect and classify plants 40 Unit of competency
OCU20 AHCECR306 Conduct photography for fieldwork 35 Unit of competency
OBK34 AHCBUS407 Cost a project 40 Unit of competency
BAQ98 AHCPMG306 Determine pest control techniques 65 Unit of competency
AVC48 CHCCDE002 Develop and implement community programs 55 Unit of competency
BAQ95 AHCCCF405 Develop community networks 25 Unit of competency
C1364 LGACOM404B Establish cooperative arrangements with other organisations 20 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
OBK35 AHCBUS408 Operate within a budget framework 25 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
OCD28 HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site 25 Unit of competency
AVH94 TLIR4002 Source goods/services and evaluate contractors 30 Unit of competency
BAM11 AHCMOM402 Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment 30 Unit of competency
BAS43 AHCWRK403 Supervise work routines and staff performance 40 Unit of competency
BAL66 AHCPMG305 Survey pests 65 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BDE5 AHC41716 Certificate IV in Pest Management Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BJQ3 AHC41724 Certificate IV in Pest Management Qualification
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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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