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Certificate III in Rural and Environmental Pest Management

This qualification trains people to control weeds, pests and vertebrate animals such as rabbits, foxes and feral pigs on farms, conservation reserves and horticultural land.

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  • Study mode: Online and on campus
  • Course code: AHC30324

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Last reviewed 20 September 2026.

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Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

  • Providers can set their own conditions, such as a minimum age or a current job in the industry, and practical training may need a workplace placement. Check each provider above.
  • Some states and territories require a licence or certification for the chemical spraying side of the job, and state or territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions. Check the rules where you intend to work.

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, it helps to have:

  • an interest in working outdoors with plants and animals
  • a careful approach to handling chemicals safely
  • good observation skills for spotting pest damage
  • an ability to keep clear and accurate records

What will you learn?

You learn to identify what is causing the damage, choose the right control technique, then plan and run a management program, often spraying chemicals and keeping the records that go with it. Much of the work happens outdoors in the field, and the study covers safe chemical handling, workplace health and safety, and how to judge whether a program actually worked. Some states and territories require a licence or certification for the chemical spraying side of the job, so it is worth checking the rules where you intend to work.

  • Safe handling of chemicals
  • Spraying weeds and pests
  • Choosing control techniques
  • Planning pest programs
  • Recording and reporting
  • Field safety and risk

Units of competency (6 core, 8 elective)

The qualification is made up of 14 units. Everyone completes the 6 core units below, and the remaining 8 are electives chosen from the list on training.gov.au, so they vary by provider. Select a unit to see what it covers.

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