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
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Rural Women New Zealand - Audrey Reid Grant
Provided by:
Rural Women New Zealand
Website:
https://ruralwomennz.nz/services/charitable-grants/
Value:
Up to $600.00
Bashford-Nicholls Trust Vocational Study Scholarships
Provided by:
Royce Nicholls Trust/Margaret Bashford Trust
Website:
https://bashford-nicholls.org.nz/
Value:
$1,000
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
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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