Upon successful completion of this course (and prior completion of the AgVet chemical course), you will be eligible to obtain a 1080 endorsement to your ACUP issued under the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use Act) 1992.
In order to purchase and use 1080 pest animal bait products in this new system, bait users are required to complete this Course in Minimising the Risks in the Use of 1080 Pest Animal Bait Products for Vertebrate Pest Control and be appropriately authorised.
Upon successful completion of this course (and prior completion of the AgVet chemical course), you will be eligible to obtain a 1080 endorsement to your ACUP issued under the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use Act) 1992.
This will qualify you as an “authorised person” and permit you to purchase and use 1080 pest animal bait products in Victoria from 1 January 2008.
This four hour training course aims to ensure that 1080 pest animal bait users have the knowledge, skills and appropriate competencies to use 1080 pest animal bait products in a manner which is both safe for themselves and the environment.
The course also seeks to ensure that bait users understand that the use of 1080 pest animal bait products is only one element of an integrated pest animal management strategy.
AusChem was initially established in the late 1980s as an industry initiative, and eventually transitioned to become AusChem Training Ltd. AusChem is a Registered Charity and not-for-profit company, controlled by a Board, with representatives from various stakeholder groups, and connections to the Victorian Farmers Federation.
AusChem has a broad charter to support, encourage and promote training and accreditation in the safe, effective, and efficient use of AgVet Chemicals.
The course has provided the level of training needed by producers to make sure to understand the requirements to use agricultural and veterinary chemicals safely and effectively.
The course also encourages people to think about using alternatives to chemicals in their production systems by taking a risk management approach, as part of an Integrated Pest Management Program.
This course has become the industry standard for AgVet chemical training and provides the necessary outcomes for participation in most of the industry quality assurance programs including GrainCare, CattleCare, FlockCare, FreshCare and MilkCare.
Objectives
It is designed to provide new or experienced pest control technicians with the basic knowledge and skills to be a licensed pest management technician. After completing all training, practical experience and both written and practical assessments
This qualification reflects the role of pest management technicians who are required to identify common urban pests, assess pest problems, consider pest management options, develop pest management plans, liaise with customers and implement pest management strategies.
Many companies outsource their pest control programs. However, each company is still responsible for effective implementation and monitoring of their programs. This course provides best practice guidance on setting up and maintaining an effective pest control program.
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