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Qualification details

AHC31910 - Certificate III in Weed Management (Release 3)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Is superseded by AHC33616 - Certificate III in Pest Management 26/Jun/2016
Supersedes RTD30102 - Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management 09/Jun/2011

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
3 (this release) 01/Mar/2013
(View details for release 2) 22/Jun/2012
(View details for release 1) 10/Jun/2011

Training packages that include this qualification

Units of competency

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AHCBIO302A - Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signsIdentify and report unusual disease or plant pest signsSupersededElective
AHCBIO201A - Inspect and clean machinery for plant, animal and soil materialInspect and clean machinery for plant, animal and soil materialSupersededElective
AHCCHM304A - Transport, handle and store chemicalsTransport, handle and store chemicalsSupersededElective
AHCPMG304A - Release biological agentsRelease biological agentsDeletedElective
CPPSIS4005A - Collect basic GPS dataCollect basic GPS dataSupersededElective
AHCWRK313A - Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practicesImplement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practicesSupersededCore
AHCOHS301A - Contribute to OHS processesContribute to OHS processesSupersededCore
AHCCHM303A - Prepare and apply chemicalsPrepare and apply chemicalsSupersededCore
AHCWRK311A - Conduct site inspectionsConduct site inspectionsSupersededElective
AHCWRK305A - Coordinate work site activitiesCoordinate work site activitiesSupersededElective
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 843912 Irrigation Assistant 
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 514 Certificate III 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Weed Management 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Weed Management Operator 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 841999 Farm, Forestry And Garden Workers Nec 04/Nov/201131/Mar/2022
ANZSCO Identifier 843912 Irrigation Assistant 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 514 Certificate III 10/Jun/2011 
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Modification History

Release 

TP Version 

Comments 

3

AHC10v5

Equivalent imported units updated

2

AHC10v3

Corrected unit AHCPCM303A name in unit grid

1

AHC10

Initial release

Description

This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in weed management. The weed management industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.

Pathways Information

Qualification pathways 

Pathways into the qualification 

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

Pathways from the qualification 

Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management or Diploma of Pest 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 Technician (Weed Control)

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

  • Listening and understanding
  • Speaking clearly and directly
  • Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation
  • Applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements

Teamwork

  • Working as an individual and a team member
  • Working with diverse individuals and groups
  • Applying knowledge of own role as a part of a team

Problem-solving

  • Developing practical and creative solutions to workplace problems
  • Showing interdependence and initiative in identifying problems
  • Solving problems individually or in teams

Initiative and enterprise

  • Adapting to new situations
  • Being creative in response to workplace challenges
  • Identifying opportunities that might not be obvious to others

Planning and organising

  • Collecting analysing and organising information
  • Being appropriately resourceful

Self-management

  • Monitoring and evaluating own performance
  • Taking responsibility at the appropriate level

Learning

  • Being open to learning, new ideas and techniques
  • Learning in a range of settings including informal learning

Technology

  • Using technology and related workplace equipment
  • Using basic technology skills
  • Applying OHS knowledge when using technology

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules 

Completion of twelve (12) units made up of three (3) core units and nine (9) elective units.

ELECTIVE UNITS 

  • a minimum of four (4) units must come from elective group A
  • a minimum of three (3) units must come from elective groups A or B
  • a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from units aligned to from Certificates II, III or IV in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in weed management.

CORE UNITS 

Occupational Health and Safety 

AHCOHS301A Contribute to OHS processes

Chemicals 

AHCCHM303A Prepare and apply chemicals

Work 

AHCWRK313A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A 

Biosecurity 

AHCBIO201A Inspect and clean machinery for plant, animal and soil material

AHCBIO302A Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs

Pest management 

AHCPMG301A Control weeds

AHCPMG303A Maintain biological cultures

AHCPMG304A Release biological agents

Chemicals 

AHCCHM301A Conduct fumigation in enclosed spaces

AHCCHM304A Transport, handle and store chemicals

Machinery operation and maintenance 

AHCMOM315A Operate chemical application machinery and equipment

Plants 

AHCPCM302A Provide information on plants and their culture

AHCPCM303A Identify plant specimens

Work 

AHCWRK404A Ensure compliance with pest legislation

ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B 

Machinery operation and maintenance 

AHCMOM305A Operate specialised machinery and equipment

FPICOT2234B Operate 4x4 vehicle

Work 

AHCWRK302A Monitor weather conditions

AHCWRK303A Respond to emergencies

AHCWRK305A Coordinate work site activities

AHCWRK311A Conduct site inspections

AHCWRK404A Ensure compliance with pest legislation

CPPSIS4005A Collect basic GPS data