Entry requirements

GOTAFE entry requirements

Before being accepted into the course applicants:

• Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to ensure the required literacy & numeracy levels for the course are met.
• Undertake a Pre-training Review by interview to ensure the course suits their needs and aspirations, and that they are likely to complete the course successfully.

To enter this course, participants must have completed training that meets the requirements of the Victorian ACUP, COL, PCL, PCRL.

The ACUP requires the completion of:

• AHCCHM307 - Prepare and apply chemicals to control pests, weeds, and diseases; and
• AHCCHM304 - Transport and store chemicals

The COL (vermin destroyer’s endorsement) requires completion of:

• AHCCHM307 - Prepare and apply chemicals to control pests, weeds, and diseases;
• AHCCHM304 - Transport and store chemicals; and
• AHCPMG309 - Apply pest animal control techniques.

Or

• AHCVPT307 - Apply Animal Trapping Techniques;
• AHCFAU201 - Recognise Fauna;
• AHCPMG507 - Develop a pest management plan; and
• AHCPMG409 - Implement a pest management plan.

The PCL with permission for pest animal control requires completion of one of the following:

• AHCVPT307, AHCFAU201, AHCPMG507 and AHCPMG409

Or

• Certificate for recognition of current competencies or prior learning in pest animal control issued by a Registered Training Organisation.

Enrolment

Please note: Eligible individuals who wish to access a government-subsidised place, must participate in a Pre-training Review. This will consider your:

• Aspirations/career goals
• Educational attainment and capability
• Literacy and numeracy skills
• Suitability for Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer

Skills recognition / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Skills Recognition is an assessment only process that may result in credits towards a part or full qualification. There is no formal training involved, although you may choose to complete further training as a result of the assessment process.

You can apply for Skills Recognition before you enrol in the qualification you are seeking. You can apply for Skills Recognition through one or both of the following processes:

• Credit Transfer for formal training that might be equivalent to a new qualification or partial qualification.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for people who have relevant and current skills and knowledge that they have gained through non-formal or informal learning i.e. work or life experience.