Diploma of Pest Management
The Diploma of Pest Management reflects the role of personnel working as managers of pest management units.
Subjects
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
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
AHCBUS501A Manage staff
AHCBUS503A Negotiate and monitor contracts
AHCBUS504A Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders
AHCBUS508A Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports
TLIR307C Negotiate a contract
TLIR207C Source goods/services and evaluate contractors
BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information
Chemicals
AHCCHM501A Develop and manage a chemical use strategy
Occupational health and safety
AHCOHS501A Manage Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes
Plants
AHCPCM502A Collect and classify plants
Natural area restoration
AHCNAR502A Conduct biological surveys
Work
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
Pathways...
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
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Licensing Information
Not Applicable
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 |