Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
2 |
AHC10v4 |
Equivalent imported Units updated |
1 |
AHC10 |
Initial release |
Description
The Diploma of Pest Management reflects the role of personnel working as managers of pest management units.
Pathways Information
Qualification pathways
Pathways into the qualification
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry or by completion of the Certificate III in Vertebrate Pest Management or the Certificate III in Weed Management.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, Advanced Diploma of Conservation and Land Management.
Australian Apprenticeships
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Pest management manager
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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Employability Skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Packaging Rules
Completion of ten (10) elective units.
ELECTIVE UNITS
- a minimum of four (4) units must come from elective group A
- a minimum of four (4) units must come from elective groups A or B
- a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificate IV or above in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in pest management.
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A
Pest management
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPMG501A |
Coordinate the pest management strategy in a regional or broader context |
AHCPMG502A |
Define the pest problem in a regional or broader context |
AHCPMG503A |
Develop a strategy for the management of target pests |
AHCPMG504A |
Develop a system for monitoring the pest management strategy |
AHCPMG505A |
Evaluate the pest management strategy |
AHCPMG506A |
Manage the implementation of legislation |
AHCPMG601A |
Develop a plant pest survey strategy |
AHCPMG602A |
Develop a plant pest destruction strategy |
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B
Business
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCBUS501A |
Manage staff |
AHCBUS503A |
Negotiate and monitor contracts |
AHCBUS504A |
Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders |
AHCBUS508A |
Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports |
BSBRES401A |
Analyse and present research information |
TLIR4002A |
Source goods/services and evaluate contractors |
TLIR4003A |
Negotiate a contract |
Chemicals
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCCHM501A |
Develop and manage a chemical use strategy |
Occupational health and safety
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCOHS501A |
Manage Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes |
Plants
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPCM502A |
Collect and classify plants |
Natural area restoration
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCNAR502A |
Conduct biological surveys |
Work
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCWRK501A |
Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program |
AHCWRK502A |
Collect and manage data |
AHCWRK503A |
Prepare reports |
AHCWRK504A |
Assess new industry developments |
AHCWRK505A |
Manage trial and/or research material |
AHCWRK508A |
Interpret legislation |
AHCWRK509A |
Provide specialist advice to clients |
AHCWRK511A |
Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability |
PSPPM502B |
Manage complex projects |
PSPPM503B |
Close complex projects |