Course in Minimising the Risks in the Use of 1080 Pest Animal Bait - Bendigo - Victoria

This course aims to provide 1080 pest animal bait users with the knowledge, skills and competency to use 1080 pest animal bait products in a manner which is both safe for themselves and the environment. The course also aims to ensure bait end users understand that the use of 1080 pest animal bait products is only one element of an integrated pest animal management strategy.

All particiapnts must have one of the following: * successfully completed the units of competence: RTC2706A Apply chemicals under supervision RTC3704A Prepare and apply chemicals * successfully completed a Farm Chemical Users Course or course of study which the DPI consider to be equivalent for the purpose of issuing an ACUP. * is the holder of a valid Commercial Operators Licence (COL) with vermin destroyer endorsement or a valid Licence to Use Pesticides (LTUP) with authorisation to control pest animals Other Entry Requirements Basic literacy and numeracy

Course in Minimising the Risks in the Use of 1080 Pest Animal Bait

Key Study Areas      

Key study areas include:

    * preparation and planning
    * purchasing bait products
    * implementing a baiting program
    * post baiting processes

Where    
• Bendigo (Charleston Road Campus)
• Castlemaine Campus
• Echuca Campus
• Kerang Campus
• Kyneton Campus
• Maryborough Campus

Selection Process    
• No Selection Process Required

Employment Opportunities     

This course could be useful for people wishing to gain emlpoyment:

    * in pest animal control
    * coordinate pest animal control programs for example, with Landcare groups or
    * as part of a job role for land managers for example, working on farms

Further Study Options    

The Diploma of Sustainable Agriculture or the Certificate IV and Diploma in Conservation and Land Management.

Pathways Courses    
Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management :: RTD30102
Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management :: RTD40102
Diploma of Sustainable Agriculture :: 21704VIC

Assessment    

You will not be assessed as part of this course.

Typical Course Content     (exact details may be obtained from the teaching centre)
VBQU736     Implement the legislative requirements for the use of 1080 pest animal bait product