Subjects
Total number of units = 12
Core Units = 3
Elective Units =9
Core Units
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Contribute to work health and safety processes | |
Implement pest management strategies | |
Work effectively in a pest management environment |
Elective Units
Select at least 5 units from Group A
Select 4 units from Group A or B
Group A
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Prepare and apply chemicals | |
Transport and store chemicals | |
Treat weeds | |
Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders | |
Control weeds | |
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | |
Survey pests | |
Determine pest control techniques | |
Apply animal trapping techniques | |
Apply pest animal control techniques | |
Use firearms to humanely destroy animals | |
Coordinate work site activities | |
Conduct site inspections |
Group B
Biosecurity
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Inspect and clean machinery for plant, animal and soil material | |
Apply biosecurity measures |
Chemicals
NOTE: Units marked with an asterisk (*) require completion of prerequisite Unit/s which is identified under the Unit
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Conduct manual fumigation of vertebrate and invertebrate pests* AHCCHM303 Prepare and apply chemicals AHCCHM304 Transport, handle and store chemicals |
Explosives
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Handle and store explosives |
Fauna
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Recognise fauna |
Infrastructure
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Carry out basic electric fencing operations | |
Install, maintain and repair farm fencing |
Machinery operation and maintenance
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Perform machinery maintenance | |
Operate machinery and equipment | |
Operate chemical application machinery and equipment |
Natural Area Restoration
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Conduct photography for fieldwork | |
Read and interpret maps |
Plant care
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens | |
Identify plant specimens |
Pest management
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Prepare, monitor and maintain biological agents | |
Use firearms for pest control activities from aircraft |
Work
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Operate in isolated and remote situations | |
Monitor weather conditions | |
Respond to emergencies | |
Operate four wheel drive on unsealed roads | |
Navigate in trackless or remote areas | |
Provide first aid | |
Provide first aid in remote situations |