New Zealand Certificate in Pest Management

Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

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

It is strongly recommended that candidates have completed the New Zealand Certificate in Pest Control (Level 3) with strands in Rural Pest Control, Rural Pest Monitoring, and Urban Pest Control [Ref: 2212] prior to enrolment in this qualification.

Legislative requirements to hold a firearms license and/or controlled substance license must be met.

People who are using toxic agents to meet the requirements of this qualification must hold an approved handler certificate and/or controlled substance licence.

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

This qualification is intended for people who have some experience as pest control operators who wish to develop their skills and knowledge in pest management.

It recognises the skills and knowledge of individuals who can, in a self-managed capacity, perform pest management tasks for pest animal species or pest plant species.

The qualification includes strands that recognise the distinct skills and knowledge required to carry out pest management for either animals or plants.

What graduates earn

Graduates who studied Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies at this level can earn:

$51,000

Median earnings one year after study

$54,000

Median earnings two years after study

$60,000

Median earnings five years after study

Status one year after study

Employment rate two years after study

75%

Employment rate two years after study

Data as at November 2022

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

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Sources

NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.

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