Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | National Certificate in Pest Monitoring (Possum Monitoring - Field Operative) (Level 3) | |
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Qualification Type | National Certificate | |
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Level | 3 | |
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Credits | 76 | |
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
This qualification is for people involved with monitoring possum populations.
People will have knowledge of possum biology and environmental impact; the residual trap-catch (RTC) index methodology used for possum monitoring; and be able to prepare and carry out fieldwork for possum population monitoring. This activity is carried out in rural environments so people will have knowledge of hazard identification and control; farm practices and farm animal behaviour; and the use of a Global Positioning System (GPS); as applicable to the agriculture industry. Possum population monitoring also involves working in bush and forestry environments so people will be able to interpret weather information; navigate outdoors in poor visibility; cross rivers safely; camp and survive in outdoor environments below the snowline; and have knowledge of the requirements of working in a plantation forest. As this is largely an outdoor activity, and field operatives may be required to handle possums that may be infected with tuberculosis (Tb), health and safety is of critical importance. People will be able to protect their own health and safety; and respond to an emergency care situation in the outdoors, where assistance may not be immediately available. Elective 1 is organised into Sets and recognises the skills for riding either a motorcycle, an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) or an All Terrain Vehicle Utility (ATVU) as these types of vehicles are commonly used during possum population monitoring operations. Each set contains the prerequisite unit standards for practical motorcycle, ATV, or ATVU riding or driving. Elective 2 recognises variations between possum monitoring contracts, organisations, and location. People can select skills that relate to either the use of vehicles, tramping and camping, or interpersonal communications. The qualification has credits in common with the Possum Pest Control strand of the National Certificate in Pest Management with strands in Avian Pest Control, Mustelid Pest Control, Possum Pest Control, Rabbit Pest Control, and Rodent Pest Control [Ref: 1138]. On completion of this qualification people can progress onto the National Certificate in Pest Monitoring (Possum Monitoring - Designer) (Level 3) [Ref: 1225]. |
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Entry Requirements | Not available | |
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Developed By | Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology | |
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |
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Number | 1224 | |
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Status | Discontinued | |
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Created | 2006-03-31 00:00:00.0 | |
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Last Reviewed | 2014-10-24 00:00:00.0 | |
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Last Date For Entry | 2016-12-31 00:00:00.0 | |
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Discontinued | 2018-12-31 00:00:00.0 | |
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