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
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Transport and store chemicals
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AHCCHM307
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Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
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AHCPMG203
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Work effectively in a pest management environment
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AHCPMG306
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Determine pest control techniques
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AHCPMG308
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Implement pest management strategies
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AHCWHS301
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Contribute to work health and safety processes
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Elective Units
Group A (Pest Controller)
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AHCFAU202
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Recognise fauna
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AHCPMG304
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Use firearms to humanely destroy animals
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AHCPMG307
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Apply animal trapping techniques
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AHCPMG309
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Apply pest animal control techniques
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AHCPMG312
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Apply poison baits for vertebrate pest control in rural and environmental landscapes
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Group B (Weed Controller)
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AHCPCM303
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Identify plant specimens
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AHCPMG301
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Control weeds
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Group C (Vertebrate Pests)
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AHCCHM310
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Conduct manual fumigation of vertebrate and invertebrate pests
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AHCPMG311
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Use firearms for pest control activities from aircraft
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AHCPMG403
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Apply predator trapping techniques
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Group D (Weeds)
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AHCPCM202
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Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens
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AHCPMG313
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Prepare, monitor and maintain biological agents for weeds
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Group E (General)
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AHCBIO203
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Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity
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AHCBIO303
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Apply biosecurity measures
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AHCECR306
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Conduct photography for fieldwork
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AHCECR307
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Read and interpret maps
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AHCEXP301
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Handle and store explosives
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AHCMOM302
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Perform machinery maintenance
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AHCMOM304
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Operate machinery and equipment
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AHCMOM315
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Operate chemical application machinery and equipment
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AHCPMG302
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Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
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AHCPMG305
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Survey pests
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AHCPMG413
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Define the pest problem
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AHCWRK302
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Monitor weather conditions
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AHCWRK303
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Respond to emergencies
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AHCWRK305
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Coordinate work site activities
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AHCWRK309
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Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
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AHCWRK311
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Conduct site inspections
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AHCWRK312
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Operate in isolated and remote situations
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FWPCOT3202
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Navigate in remote or trackless areas
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FWPCOT3259
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Operate a four wheel drive on unsealed roads
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HLTAID011
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Provide First Aid
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HLTAID013
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Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site
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