This micro-credential provides training for people in New Zealand to gain skills and knowledge in the control and management of rural pest-animals.
The purpose is to meet the needs of industry stakeholders, community/volunteer groups, Iwi/Hapu groups and organisations who require their employees or volunteers to gain skills in pest-animal control. It will also meet the needs of people who wish to improve their employability or pathways to higher level study in relevant fields (pre-employment skills or study pathways). Relevant industries include conservation, tourism, Iwi/Hapu industries and primary industries.
This micro-credential aims to provide knowledge and practical skills to carry out practical rural pest-animal control; understand the impacts of effective rural pest-animal control; and use a GPS device effectively for rural pest control.
Unit Standard | Unit Descriptor |
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29414 | Describe and use a global positioning system for a specified rural activity |
29336 | Describe impacts of rural pest animals on the environment, and benefits of rural pest animal control operations |
29338 | Prepare and use traps to control rural pest animals |
Outcome Statement
Graduates of this micro-credential will be able to:
- Describe the impacts of rural pest-animals on the environment, and the benefits of pest-animal control. They will gain the practical skills required to safely set traps, use lures and lay bait.
- Learners/ākonga will also gain the practical knowledge and skills required to check and clear traps, dispose of, or store carcases and maintain equipment and materials.
- Knowledge and skills using Global Positioning System (GPS) applications for pest animal control (trapping) is also an important skillset that learners/ākonga will be able to demonstrate.
Duration of Study
6 weeks full time or 12 weeks part time