Working in invasive pests, weeds, land management and conservation

This tertiary qualification describes the skills and knowledge required for pest management contractors, pest management field officers, vertebrate pest management field officers and weed management field officers in the pest management industry.

The qualification covers those who work in weed management as well as vertebrate pest management in conservation, land management, horticulture and agriculture settings. Individuals in these roles work under general direction and:

  • participate in strategic invasive species management practices
  • prepare for management programs
  • complete and assess management programs
  • carry out weed management programs that require chemical spraying
  • maintain required records.

State or territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions.

An overview of the course and which RTOs provide it, can be accessed at: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/AHC30318 

This Certificate III sits within the broader Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package.

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