Certificate III in Weed Management
This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in weed management. The weed management industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
Subjects
Packaging Rules
Completion of twelve (12) units made up of three (3) core units and nine (9) elective units.
ELECTIVE UNITS
a minimum of four (4) units must come from elective group A
a minimum of three (3) units must come from elective groups A or B
a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from units aligned to from Certificates II, III or IV in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in weed management.
CORE UNITS
Occupational Health and Safety
AHCOHS301A Contribute to OHS processes
Chemicals
AHCCHM303A Prepare and apply chemicals
Work
AHCWRK313A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A
Biosecurity
AHCBIO201A Inspect and clean machinery for plant, animal and soil material
AHCBIO302A Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs
Pest management
AHCPMG301A Control weeds
AHCPMG303A Maintain biological cultures
AHCPMG304A Release biological agents
Chemicals
AHCCHM301A Conduct fumigation in enclosed spaces
AHCCHM304A Transport, handle and store chemicals
Machinery operation and maintenance
AHCMOM315A Operate chemical application machinery and equipment
Plants
AHCPCM302A Provide information on plants and their culture
AHCPCM303A Identify plant specimens
Work
AHCWRK404A Ensure compliance with pest legislation
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B
Machinery operation and maintenance
AHCMOM305A Operate specialised machinery and equipment
FPICOT2234B Operate 4x4 vehicle
Work
AHCWRK302A Monitor weather conditions
AHCWRK303A Respond to emergencies
AHCWRK305A Coordinate work site activities
AHCWRK311A Conduct site inspections
AHCWRK404A Ensure compliance with pest legislation
CPPSIS4005A Collect basic GPS data
Pathways...
Qualification pathways
Pathways into the qualification
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management or Diploma of Pest 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 Technician (Weed Control)
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 | Listening and understanding Speaking clearly and directly Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation Applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements |
Teamwork | Working as an individual and a team member Working with diverse individuals and groups Applying knowledge of own role as a part of a team |
Problem-solving | Developing practical and creative solutions to workplace problems Showing interdependence and initiative in identifying problems Solving problems individually or in teams |
Initiative and enterprise | Adapting to new situations Being creative in response to workplace challenges Identifying opportunities that might not be obvious to others |
Planning and organising | Collecting analysing and organising information Being appropriately resourceful |
Self-management | Monitoring and evaluating own performance Taking responsibility at the appropriate level |
Learning | Being open to learning, new ideas and techniques Learning in a range of settings including informal learning |
Technology | Using technology and related workplace equipment Using basic technology skills Applying OHS knowledge when using technology |