Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Pest Management

Diploma of Pest Management

Qualification
National Code:
AHC51310
State Code:
D525
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0399 - Other Engineering And Related Technologies
Original TGA Release Date
15/10/2012
Approved Date
13/12/2011
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
689
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
15/10/2012
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 15/10/2012 Current Approved
Description

The Diploma of Pest Management reflects the role of personnel working as managers of pest management units.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Completion of ten (10) 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.
1. Group A Elective Units

A minimum of four (4) units must come from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D7136 AHCPMG501A Coordinate the pest management strategy in a regional or broader context 40 Unit of competency
D7143 AHCPMG602A Develop a plant pest destruction strategy 150 Unit of competency
D7142 AHCPMG601A Develop a plant pest survey strategy 150 Unit of competency
D7138 AHCPMG503A Develop a strategy for the management of target pests 40 Unit of competency
D7139 AHCPMG504A Develop a system for monitoring the pest management strategy 24 Unit of competency
D7140 AHCPMG505A Evaluate the pest management strategy 40 Unit of competency
D7141 AHCPMG506A Manage the implementation of legislation 50 Unit of competency
2. Group B Elective Units

A minimum of four (4) units must come from Groups A or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D0971 BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information 40 Unit of competency
D7326 AHCWRK504A Assess new industry developments 120 Unit of competency
C8235 PSPPM503B Close complex projects 50 Unit of competency
D7152 AHCPCM502A Collect and classify plants 40 Unit of competency
D7324 AHCWRK502A Collect and manage data 45 Unit of competency
D7066 AHCNAR502A Conduct biological surveys 150 Unit of competency
D6765 AHCCHM501A Develop and manage a chemical use strategy 50 Unit of competency
D7332 AHCWRK511A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability 50 Unit of competency
D7329 AHCWRK508A Interpret legislation 100 Unit of competency
C8234 PSPPM502B Manage complex projects 60 Unit of competency
D7095 AHCOHS501A Manage Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes 30 Unit of competency
D6739 AHCBUS501A Manage staff 35 Unit of competency
D7327 AHCWRK505A Manage trial and/or research material 45 Unit of competency
D5324 TLIR4003A Negotiate a contract 40 Unit of competency
D6741 AHCBUS503A Negotiate and monitor contracts 35 Unit of competency
D7323 AHCWRK501A Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program 40 Unit of competency
D6746 AHCBUS508A Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports 60 Unit of competency
D6742 AHCBUS504A Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders 55 Unit of competency
D7325 AHCWRK503A Prepare reports 35 Unit of competency
D7330 AHCWRK509A Provide specialist advice to clients 55 Unit of competency
D5323 TLIR4002A Source goods/services and evaluate contractors 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S251 RTD50102 Diploma of Conservation and Land Management Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BDC2 AHC51316 Diploma of Pest Management Qualification
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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