GOTAFE (Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE)
1 day (part time) + 4 weeks online
This regulatory compliance course trains authorized pest control professionals in the safe and legal use of 1080 and PAPP bait products for vertebrate pest control in Victoria. Upon completion, participants can apply for the required '1080 and PAPP' endorsement to their existing license or permit.
Participants must hold one of the following Victorian licenses or permits: Agricultural Chemical User Permit (ACUP), Commercial Operator Licence (COL) with vermin destroyer's endorsement, Department of Health Pest Control Licence (PCL), or Pilot (Chemical Rating) Licence (PCRL). Specific unit completions are required depending on license type. Students must have a laptop/computer with internet access, a smartphone for assessment tasks, general stationery, and protective enclosed footwear for the practical day.
The course covers the core unit VU23656: Implement the legislative requirements for the use of 1080 and PAPP pest animal bait products. Students learn about the legislative framework governing 1080 and PAPP use in Victoria, including the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Act 1992 and the Directions for the use of 1080 and PAPP pest animal bait products. The course includes pre-learning materials, practical on-campus instruction, and online self-directed learning with checkpoint quizzes. Assessment tasks include bait mapping exercises and submission of assessments within 4 weeks of course commencement.
GOTAFE is a registered training organization (RTO 3094) delivering government-accredited courses with national recognition across Northern Victoria. The institute provides comprehensive student support services including learning support, counselling, disability support, and access to skills and jobs centers. GOTAFE offers flexible delivery options combining online and on-campus learning to accommodate working professionals in agriculture and pest control industries.
Upon completion, participants can apply for '1080 and PAPP' endorsement to their existing license or permit, enabling them to legally use these bait products for vertebrate pest control. Career opportunities include roles as rural farmers and land managers, amenity horticulture professionals in parks and gardens, conservation and land management specialists, forestry professionals, and chemical suppliers. Further study options include Certificate III in Horticulture (AHC30722) or Certificate III in Agriculture (AHC30122).
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