Course in Minimising Risks in the Use of 1080 and PAPP Bait Products for Vertebrate Pest Control

Overview

Course start dates are indicative and are subject to change. Students will receive information from their teacher upon enrolment including a confirmed start date and timetable. If applicable, students will also receive information about a course induction and directions on where to go on the first day.

Introduction

This short course trains participants in the safe, legal and effective use of 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) and PAPP (4-aminopropiophenone) pest animal bait products for vertebrate pest control in Victoria.

Completion of the course enables relevant license/permit holders to apply for ‘1008 and PAPP’ endorsement.

Careers & study pathways

Where can this course take me?

Roles this qualification might be suitable for include but are not limited to:

• Rural production as farmers and land managers
• Amenity horticulture in parks and gardens
• Conservation and land management, landcare, sustainability and environment; and park management
• Forestry and forestry products for land maintenance
• Retail as chemical suppliers

Further study

After graduating, participants might like to undertake further study in the:

• AHC30722 Certificate III in Horticulture.
• AHC30122 Certificate III in Agriculture.

Course details

Upcoming dates and times

Attendance & commitment

General public face to face delivery | 1 day course length + pre-learning | Part-time study load

Students are expected to:

• Complete the pre-reading (approximately 4 hours) prior to attendance at practical classes (access link will be provided).
• Attend a 1 day on campus class at William Orr Campus (Shepparton) (7 hours) from 9am-4pm.
• Work through their course materials research, revision, and completion of assessments outside of class time.
• Submit assessments within 4 weeks of attending practical day.

General public online delivery | 4 weeks course length | Part-time study load

Students are expected to:

• Work through the learning resources & complete checkpoint quizzes in goLearn prior to commencing assessments.
• Submit assessments within 4 weeks of commencing goLearn activities.
• Access online trainer support, as required.

Study units

Take a look at some of the subjects you’ll be studying when you take this course.

Before you begin

Entry requirements

Mandated entry requirements

To enter the 22661VIC Course in Minimising Risks in the Use of 1080 and PAPP Bait Products for Vertebrate Pest Control, participants must have attained one of the following Victorian licences or permits:

• Agricultural Chemical User Permit (ACUP).
• Commercial Operator Licence (COL) with vermin destroyer’s endorsement.
• Department of Health Pest Control Licence (PCL).
• Pilot (Chemical Rating) Licence (PCRL).

The ACUP requires completion of the following 2 units or their equivalent:

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

The COL requires completion of either of the two unit groupings or their equivalent:

• 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
• AHCFAU202 Recognise fauna
• AHCPMG507 Develop a pest management plan
• AHCPMG409 Implement a pest management plan.

The PCL (with permission for pest animal control) requires completion of one of the following units or its equivalent:

• AHCVPT307 Apply animal trapping techniques
• AHCFAU202 Recognise fauna
• AHCPMG507 Develop a pest management plan
• AHCPMG409 Implement a pest management plan.

The PCRL requires completion of the Aerial Application Association of Australia Pilot Spraysafe Accreditation or an equivalent exam from the relevant state Department of Agriculture. A current Pilot Chemical Rating Licence is appropriate evidence.

Industry requirements

To be authorised to use 1080 and PAPP pest bait products in Victoria a person must hold:

• An ACUP with a “1080 and PAPP” endorsement, or
• Be operating under COL (Commercial Operators Licence) with vermin destroyer’s endorsement and have completed the 1080 user training, or
• Hold a PCL (Pest control licence) , authorising the use of pesticides formulated for the control of pest animals and have completed the 1080 user training, or
• Hold a PCL and have completed the 1080 user training.

Licensing/regulatory requirements

As a condition of permit or licence, users of 1080 and PAPP must complete the course and comply with the Directions for the use of 1080 and PAPP pest animal bait products in Victoria. It is an offence under the 'Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Act 1992' not to comply with the Directions for the Use of 1080 and PAPP Pest Animal Bait Products in Victoria.

In relation to specific users:

• Farmers, landholders and other non-commercial applicators must have an ACUP endorsed for 1080 and PAPP use. This permit is issued under the 'Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Act 1992' through DEECA.
• Commercial (fee for service) bait applicators must have a COL endorsed for vermin pest animal control. This permit is issued under the 'Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Act 1992' through DEECA.
• Holders of a PCL, issued by Department of Health, endorsed for pest animals may also use 1080 and PAPP.
• Aerial applicators must have a PCRL.

Student resources

Students must have:

• A laptop/computer with internet access.
• A smartphone for completion of assessment tasks (bait mapping).
• General stationery (pens, pencils, rulers).
• Protective enclosed footwear (practical day)

Enrolment

How to Apply

1. Explore – Review the course details to check the fit for your goals. Our team is here from 8:30 – 5pm Monday to Friday on 1300 468 233 if you’d like to talk it through.
2. Prepare – Gather any documents you may need, like photo ID, concession or eligibility evidence, residency or visa details, prior study or credit evidence, or your USI (we can help you find or create this).
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4. Skills Check – Some courses include a language and numeracy evaluation so we can tailor the right support before you start.
5. Offer – We’ll review your application, contact you if we require anything else, and send you an offer. To secure your place, accept your offer and make any required pre-commencement payment.
6. Welcome to GOTAFE – We’ll finalise your enrolment and share everything you need to feel ready. You may be asked to attend an online or in person induction session where we’ll outline the support available to you from day one.
   

Skills recognition / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

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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.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) does not apply to non-accredited short courses.

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Contingent Study Arrangements

Where a situation arises that prevents campus attendance (such as COVID restrictions, natural disasters, etc.) and it is deemed an appropriate response in protecting the health and safety of staff, students, and visitors, this course will adapt to alternative training arrangements, possibly using online methods of teaching and/or communication while students engage from home with their Trainers. Any required practical components of the course will be moved to a more appropriate time.

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