New Zealand Certificate in Pest Operations (Level 3)

Summary

New Zealand Certificate in Pest Operations (Level 3)

This fees free programme will give you the base skills and tools to help fill the shortage of trained pest operators and contribute to New Zealand becoming predator-free by 2050. You'll learn trapping and techniques for controlling rats, stoats, ferrets and possums (some of our most destructive animal pests), as well as methods for controlling pest plants.

With a mix of theory and hands-on learning, you'll also cover topics such as animal physiology and welfare, personal safety in the outdoors, firearm safety and legislation.

There is a massive shortage of trained pest control operators.

Programme Specific Information What can I expect out of this programme?

The purpose of this New Zealand Certificate is to recognise the skills and knowledge of individuals who are able to safely carry out pest control or pest monitoring in a rural environment. The programme is targeted at individuals who wish to enter the pest operations industry.

What will I learn and how long will I be studying for?

This 17 week hands-on programme prepares you to work in environmental pest control. You will gain practical experience in pest control through trapping for controlling rats, stoats, ferrets and possums – some of our most destructive animal pests.

You will learn to identify flora and fauna as well as methods for controlling pest plants, and how to navigate and complete an expedition into remote back country. You will develop habits for communicating, problem-solving and working safely and effectively. Through a mix of theory and hands-on learning, you will also cover topics such as animal physiology and welfare, personal safety in the outdoors, firearm safety and legislation.