About this programme
Managing environmental pests is crucial to conserving New Zealand’s unique ecosystems. This hands-on programme prepares you to work on pest control projects, giving you practical experience through learning how to safely use traps and poisons. You’ll also learn to identify flora and fauna, and how to navigate in remote bush.
What you will learn
You will learn:
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How to identify common native and introduced flora and fauna
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How to work safely and effectively in the conservation estate
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To navigate using maps and compass, and GPS
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How to complete an extended expedition into remote bush
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Practical experience in pest control, through using traps and poisons
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To work in a safe and effective manner as part of a pest management team
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Good work habits including time management and basic problem solving, communication and recording skills
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About the social, cultural, legislative and economic dimensions of a career in pest control.
Courses in this programme
Students must attend specified field trips and assessments to pass this programme. Students require a minimum of 60 credits to complete this qualification.
| Courses – Offerings will be confirmed on application |
Level |
Credits |
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3487.0001 - Health and Safety
Aim: To enable students to gain knowledge in hazard management, navigating, survival skills and health and safety requirements during pest control activities.
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3 |
12 |
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3487.0002 - Communication and Environmental Impact
Aim: To enable students to acquire knowledge regarding communication methods and to understand the effects of pests in a local New Zealand setting.
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3 |
8 |
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3487.0003 - Quad Bikes
Aim: To enable students to acquire the knowledge and skills to safely operate a quad bike in a range of conditions.
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3 |
10 |
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3487.0005 - Pest Control
Aim: To enable the student to gain an understanding of local plant and animal pests and related control and monitoring methods.
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3 |
20 |
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3487.0006 - Pest Monitoring
Aim: To enable the student to gain understanding of local plant and animal pests and related control and monitoring methods.
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3 |
20 |
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3847.0007 - Light Utility Vehicles
Aim: To enable students to acquire the knowledge and skills to safely operate a light utility vehicle (LUV) in a range of conditions.
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3 |
10 |
Career options
Entry Requirements
All applicants must:
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be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences
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be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level
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be physically able to complete the programme specific outcomes
Applicants for whom English is not a first language must have and IELTS score of 5 with no band score lower than 5; or an accepted international equivalence.
Qualification gained
New Zealand Certificate in Pest Operations (Level 3)
Courses and programmes may be cancelled, postponed or have their content or configuration changed from time to time (including during the academic year) at the discretion of NorthTec. Fees are an indication, include GST and apply to domestic students only. View terms and conditions