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  • AHC30324
  • Certificate III
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  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate III in Rural and Environmental Pest Management

This qualification covers weed and pest animal control in conservation, land management, farming and horticulture. Work includes planning and running pest programs, choosing control methods, using and storing chemicals and keeping records. People already working in this field may be able to have their experience recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
AHC30318 Certificate III in Rural and Environmental Pest Management (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Pest and weed control workers in rural and natural areas who want a qualification for their skills.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Pest management field officer
  • Weed management officer
  • Pest management contractor
  • Vertebrate pest officer
  • Weed sprayer

Qualification structure

14 units in total. Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. For the award of Certificate III in Rural and Environmental Pest Management the electives are to be chosen as follows: 6 units must be selected from the elective groups A, B, C, D or E. Up to 2 units from the remaining electives or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course packaged to reflect AQF Certificate II, III or IV outcomes. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation. For the award of Certificate III in Rural and Environmental Pest Management (Pest animal controller) the electives are to be chosen as follows: 5 units must be selected from the elective group A. 1 unit must be selected from the elective group C or E. 2 units must be selected from remaining electives in group C and E or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course packaged to reflect AQF Certificate II, III or IV outcomes. For the award of Certificate III in Rural and Environmental Pest Management (Weed Controller) the electives are to be chosen as follows: 2 units must be selected from the electives group B. 1 unit, AHCBIO203 Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity, must be selected. 3 units must be selected from the elective group D or E. 2 units must be selected from remaining group D or E or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course packaged to reflect AQF Certificate II, III or IV outcomes.

Core units

6 units
  1. AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicals
  2. AHCCHM307Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
  3. AHCPMG203Work effectively in a pest management environment
  4. AHCPMG306Determine pest control techniques
  5. AHCPMG308Implement pest management strategies
  6. AHCWHS302Contribute to workplace health and safety processes

Elective units

33 units

Group A Pest Controller

  1. AHCFAU202Recognise fauna
  2. AHCPMG304Use firearms to humanely destroy animals
  3. AHCPMG307Apply animal trapping techniques
  4. AHCPMG309Apply pest animal control techniques
  5. AHCPMG312Apply poison baits for vertebrate pest control in rural and environmental landscapes

Group B Weed Controller

  1. AHCPCM303Identify plant specimens
  2. AHCPMG301Control weeds

Group C Vertebrae Pests

  1. AHCCHM310Conduct manual fumigation of vertebrate and invertebrate pests
  2. AHCPMG311Use firearms for pest control activities from aircraft
  3. AHCPMG403Apply predator trapping techniques

Group D Weeds

  1. AHCPCM202Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens
  2. AHCPMG313Prepare, monitor and maintain biological agents for weeds

Group E General

  1. AHCBIO203Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity
  2. AHCBIO303Apply biosecurity measures
  3. AHCECR306Conduct photography for fieldwork
  4. AHCECR307Read and interpret maps
  5. AHCEXP301Handle and store explosives
  6. AHCMOM302Perform machinery maintenance
  7. AHCMOM304Operate machinery and equipment
  8. AHCMOM315Operate chemical application machinery and equipment
  9. AHCPMG302Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
  10. AHCPMG305Survey pests
  11. AHCPMG413Define the pest problem
  12. AHCWRK314Monitor weather conditions
  13. AHCWRK315Respond to emergencies
  14. AHCWRK317Coordinate work site activities
  15. AHCWRK320Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
  16. AHCWRK322Conduct site inspections
  17. AHCWRK323Operate in isolated and remote situations
  18. FWPCOT3202Navigate in remote or trackless areas
  19. FWPCOT3325Operate four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads
  20. HLTAID011Provide First Aid
  21. HLTAID013Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

OFFICIAL DETAILS

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