Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 2 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 6.0. |
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Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 3.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required for pest management contractors, pest management field officers, vertebrate pest management field officers and weed management field officers 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. Individuals in these roles work under general direction and:
- participate in strategic invasive species management practices
- prepare for management programs
- complete and assess management programs
- carry out weed management programs that require chemical spraying
- maintain required records.
State or territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 14 units of competency:
- 6 core units plus
- 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.
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, AHCBIO201 Inspect and clean machinery for plant, animal and soil material, 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
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AHCCHM304 |
Transport and store chemicals |
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AHCCHM307 |
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
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AHCPMG203 |
Work effectively in a pest management environment |
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AHCPMG306 |
Determine pest control techniques |
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AHCPMG308 |
Implement pest management strategies |
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AHCWHS301 |
Contribute to work health and safety processes |
Elective Units
Group A (Pest Controller)
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AHCFAU202 |
Recognise fauna |
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AHCPMG304 |
Use firearms to humanely destroy animals |
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AHCPMG307 |
Apply animal trapping techniques |
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AHCPMG309 |
Apply pest animal control techniques |
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AHCPMG312 |
Apply poison baits for vertebrate pest control in rural and environmental landscapes |
Group B (Weed Controller)
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AHCPCM303 |
Identify plant specimens |
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AHCPMG301 |
Control weeds |
Group C (Vertebrate Pests)
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AHCCHM310 |
Conduct manual fumigation of vertebrate and invertebrate pests |
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AHCPMG311 |
Use firearms for pest control activities from aircraft |
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AHCPMG403 |
Apply predator trapping techniques |
Group D (Weeds)
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AHCPCM202 |
Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens |
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AHCPMG313 |
Prepare, monitor and maintain biological agents for weeds |
Group E (General)
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AHCBIO203 |
Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity |
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AHCBIO303 |
Apply biosecurity measures |
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AHCECR306 |
Conduct photography for fieldwork |
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AHCECR307 |
Read and interpret maps |
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AHCEXP301 |
Handle and store explosives |
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AHCMOM302 |
Perform machinery maintenance |
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AHCMOM304 |
Operate machinery and equipment |
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AHCMOM315 |
Operate chemical application machinery and equipment |
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AHCPMG302 |
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
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AHCPMG305 |
Survey pests |
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AHCPMG413 |
Define the pest problem |
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AHCWRK302 |
Monitor weather conditions |
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AHCWRK303 |
Respond to emergencies |
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AHCWRK305 |
Coordinate work site activities |
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AHCWRK309 |
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
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AHCWRK311 |
Conduct site inspections |
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AHCWRK312 |
Operate in isolated and remote situations |
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FWPCOT3202 |
Navigate in remote or trackless areas |
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FWPCOT3259 |
Operate a four wheel drive on unsealed roads |
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HLTAID011 |
Provide First Aid |
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HLTAID013 |
Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site |
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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AHC30318 Certificate III in Rural and Environmental Pest Management Release 2 |
AHC30318 Certificate III in Rural and Environmental Pest Management Release 1 |
Update elective unit codes |
Equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides are available at VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
