New Zealand Certificate in Pest Operations
Primary Industry Training Organisation
Subject area
Pest and Weed Control
Qualification
Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.
Entry requirements
Any person using firearms to meet the requirements of this qualification must meet legislative requirements to hold a firearms license and/or controlled substance license.
Appropriate vehicle licenses must be held by people using vehicles to meet the requirements of this qualification.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
This qualification is intended for individuals who have recently begun working in the pest operations industry or who wish to enter the pest operations industry.
It recognises the skills and knowledge of individuals who can carry out pest control operations safely, under limited supervision, and in different environments for the purposes of biosecurity, conservation, and public health and enjoyment.
The qualification includes strands that recognise the distinct skills and knowledge required to carry out pest operations in either rural or urban environments.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Other Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies at this level can earn:
($1)
Median earnings one year after study
$37,000
Median earnings two years after study
$43,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Not Available
Employment rate two years after study
38%
Employment rate two years after study
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Diamond Jubilee Agricultural Tertiary Bursary
Provided by:
Rural Women New Zealand
Website:
https://ruralwomennz.nz/services/charitable-grants/
Value:
$1,000.00
Barbara Wood Memorial Foundation Scholarships
Provided by:
Barbara Wood Memorial Foundation - Executive Officer
Website:
Value:
Up to $1,000.00 depending on the need and cost of the course being undertaken.
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 691 111
Phone: (08) 00 20 80 20
Fax: (04) 801 9626
Email: info@primaryito.ac.nz
Web: http://www.primaryito.ac.nz
The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.