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Qualification Title | New Zealand Certificate in Pest Operations (Level 3) with strands in Rural Pest Control, Rural Pest Monitoring, and Urban Pest Control | |
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Qualification Type | Certificate | |
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Level | 3 | |
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Credits | 40 - 60 | |
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
This qualification is intended for individuals who have recently begun working in the pest operations industry or who wish to enter the pest operations industry.
It recognises the skills and knowledge of individuals who can carry out pest control operations safely, under limited supervision, and in different environments for the purposes of biosecurity, conservation, and public health and enjoyment. The qualification includes strands that recognise the distinct skills and knowledge required to carry out pest operations in either rural or urban environments. |
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Graduate profile |
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
- Carry out pest operations safely to contribute positively to biosecurity and public health and enjoyment. - Communicate, report and record information to meet requirements in a pest operations workplace. Graduates of the Rural Pest Control strand will also be able to: - Operate vehicles in a rural environment. - Identify and control relevant pest types in a rural environment. Graduates of the Rural Pest Monitoring strand will also be able to: - Operate vehicles in a rural environment. - Monitor relevant pest types in a rural environment. Graduates of the Urban Pest Control strand will also be able to: - Identify, control and monitor pests commonly found in an urban environment. |
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Education pathways |
This qualification may build on the National Certificate in Educational Achievement (Level 2) [Ref: 0973].
This qualification may lead to the New Zealand Certificate in Pest Management (Level 4) with strands in Pest Animal, and Pest Plant [Ref: 2444]. |
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Employment pathways | ||
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Entry Requirements |
Any person using firearms to meet the requirements of this qualification must meet legislative requirements to hold a firearms license and/or controlled substance license.
Appropriate vehicle licenses must be held by people using vehicles to meet the requirements of this qualification. |
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Education Organisation | 9 Organisations can assist in gaining this qualification | |
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Developed By | Muka Tangata - People, Food and Fibre Workforce Development Council | |
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |
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Number | 2443 | |
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Status | Current | |
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Created | October 2014 | |
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Last Reviewed | July 2016 | |
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Next Review | September 2025 | |
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