This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in vertebrate pest management. The vertebrate pest management industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
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 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 vertebrate pest 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
Chemicals
AHCCHM301A Conduct fumigation in enclosed spaces
AHCCHM304A Transport, handle and store chemicals
AHCCHM305A Conduct manual fumigation of vertebrate and invertebrate pests
Vertebrate pests
AHCVPT201A Clear features that harbour pest animals
AHCVPT202A Muster pest animals
AHCVPT203A Use firearms to humanely destroy animals
AHCVPT302A Implement vertebrate pest control program
AHCVPT303A Survey pest animals
AHCVPT304A Conduct vertebrate pest activities from aircraft
AHCVPT305A Tag and locate Judas animals
AHCVPT306A Apply animal trapping techniques
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B
Explosives
AHCEXP301A Handle and store explosives
AHCEXP302A Identify and select explosive products
AHCEXP303A Prepare and use explosives
Machinery operation and maintenance
AHCMOM304A Operate machinery and equipment
AHCMOM315A Operate chemical application machinery and equipment
FPICOT2234B Operate 4x4 vehicle
Work
AHCWRK303A Respond to emergencies
AHCWRK305A Coordinate work site activities
AHCWRK310A Provide on-job training support
CPPSIS4005A Collect basic GPS data
FPICOT3202B Navigate in remote or trackless areas
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:
Feral animal control officer
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Not Applicable
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 |