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Qualification details

AHC51310 - Diploma of Pest Management (Release 2)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Is superseded by AHC51316 - Diploma of Pest ManagementThis qualification is not equivalent to AHC51310 Diploma of Pest Management 26/Jun/2016
Supersedes RTD50102 - Diploma of Conservation and Land Management 09/Jun/2011

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
2 (this release) 15/Oct/2012
(View details for release 1) 10/Jun/2011

Training packages that include this qualification

Units of competency

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AHCWRK503A - Prepare reportsPrepare reportsSupersededElective
AHCWRK504A - Assess new industry developmentsAssess new industry developmentsSupersededElective
TLIR4003A - Negotiate a contractNegotiate a contractSupersededElective
AHCPMG506A - Manage the implementation of legislationManage the implementation of legislationSupersededElective
AHCBUS501A - Manage staffManage staffSupersededElective
AHCPMG502A - Define the pest problem in a regional or broader contextDefine the pest problem in a regional or broader contextSupersededElective
AHCPMG501A - Coordinate the pest management strategy in a regional or broader contextCoordinate the pest management strategy in a regional or broader contextDeletedElective
BSBRES401A - Analyse and present research informationAnalyse and present research informationSupersededElective
AHCPMG503A - Develop a strategy for the management of target pestsDevelop a strategy for the management of target pestsSupersededElective
PSPPM502B - Manage complex projectsManage complex projectsDeletedElective
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 843411 Pest Control Technician 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 6399-17 Pest And Weed Controller 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0399 Other Engineering And Related Technologies 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 421 Diploma 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Pest Management 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Weed Manager,Pest Control Manager 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 841913 Pest Controller 04/Nov/201131/Mar/2022
ANZSCO Identifier 843411 Pest Control Technician 01/Apr/2022 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 6399-17 Pest And Weed Controller 04/Nov/2011 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0399 Other Engineering And Related Technologies 04/Nov/2011 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 421 Diploma 10/Jun/2011 
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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 

Employability Skill 

Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :

Communication

  • Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation
  • Writing to audience needs
  • Interpreting the needs of internal/external customers
  • Establishing/using networks

Teamwork

  • Working with diverse individuals and groups
  • Applying knowledge of own role as a part of a team
  • Applying teamwork skills to a range of situations
  • Identifying and using the strengths of other team members

Problem-solving

  • Developing practical and creative solutions to workplace problems
  • Applying a range of strategies in problem solving
  • Listening to and resolving concerns in relation to workplace issues

Initiative and enterprise

  • Identifying opportunities that might not be obvious to others
  • Generating a range of options in response to workplace matters
  • Translating ideas into action
  • Developing innovative solutions

Planning and organising

  • Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role
  • Working within or establishing clear project goals and deliverables
  • Determining or applying required resources
  • Allocating people and other resources to tasks and workplace requirements

Self-management

  • Having a personal vision and goals
  • Articulating own ideas and vision
  • Monitoring and evaluating own performance
  • Taking responsibility at the appropriate level

Learning

  • Being open to learning, new ideas and techniques
  • Learning in order to accommodate change
  • Managing own learning

Technology

  • Using technology and related workplace equipment
  • Using technology to organise data
  • Applying technology as a management tool

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