Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 10.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification provides occupation outcomes for supervisors and senior field officers in the pest management sector. The qualification covers those who work in weed management as well as vertebrate pest management in a range of settings including conservation, land management, agriculture, horticulture and parks and gardens.
Supervisors and senior field officers may undertake the following job functions:
- preparing and carrying out pest management programs
- participating in strategic invasive species management practices
- completing and assessing pest management programs.
Some job functions covered by this qualification may require occupational licencing or certification. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory agency.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 12 units of competency:
- 4 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. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- at least 3 units from Group A
- remaining units may be selected from Group A, Group B and a maximum of 2 units may be selected from Certificate III or above of this or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in pest management and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 4.
Core Units
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AHCPMG409 |
Implement a pest management plan |
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AHCPMG412 |
Develop a pest management plan |
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AHCPMG413 |
Define the pest problem |
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AHCWHS402 |
Maintain workplace health and safety processes |
Elective Units
Group A
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AHCBER404 |
Conduct field surveillance for a biosecurity emergency response |
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AHCCHM404 |
Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals |
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AHCCHM405 |
Plan and implement a chemical use program |
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AHCPMG401 |
Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan |
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AHCPMG402 |
Ensure compliance with pest legislation |
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BSBPMG429 |
Apply project stakeholder engagement techniques |
Group B
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AHCBUS407 |
Cost a project |
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AHCBUS408 |
Operate within a budget framework |
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AHCECR306 |
Conduct photography for fieldwork |
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AHCMOM402 |
Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment |
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AHCPCM510 |
Collect and classify plants |
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AHCPMG305 |
Survey pests |
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AHCPMG306 |
Determine pest control techniques |
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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 |
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AHCPMG403 |
Apply predator trapping techniques |
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AHCWRK406 |
Develop community networks |
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AHCWRK409 |
Supervise work routines and staff performance |
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BSBPMG428 |
Apply project life cycle management processes |
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CHCCDE018 |
Develop and implement community programs |
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FWPCOT3202 |
Navigate in remote or trackless areas |
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FWPCOT3325 |
Operate four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads |
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HLTAID011 |
Provide first aid |
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HLTAID013 |
Provide first aid in remote or isolated site |
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PSPREG033 |
Apply regulatory powers |
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PSPREG036 |
Act on non-compliance |
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TLIR4002 |
Source goods/services and evaluate contractors |
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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AHC41724 Certificate IV in Pest Management |
AHC41720 Certificate IV in Pest Management |
Updated 1 Core unit, 6 Elective units and removed 1 deleted Elective unit |
Not equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
