Animal Health Board – Industry requirements for Possum Control
Unit Standards can be transferred across if already held
Have to complete an AgITO Training Agreement.
2 day course, Fee of $210 inc of GST
| UNIT STANDARD | TITLE |
| 497 | Protect Health & Safety in the workplace |
| 17593 | Apply Safe Work Practices in the workplace |
| 19145 | Describe Hydration, Nutrition, and sleep in relation to physical well-being of agricultural workers |
| 20798 | Describe and use a GPS for a specified agricultural activity |
| 24557 or 24555 | DKO safe operation of an ATV or Motorbike |
| 19054 | Ride MB on undulating Terrain |
| 24559 | Ride ATV on undulating Terrain |
| 17978 | Operate a light 4WD in an Off-Road environment(practical) |
| 20848 | DKO and skills for driving a light 4WD On-road |
Animal Health Board – Industry Certificate in Possum Monitoring
Unit Standards can be transferred across if already held
Have to complete an AgITO Training Agreement.
2 day course, Fee of $210 inc of GST. Fees are required to be paid prior to the commencement of the course.
| UNIT STANDARD | TITLE |
| 22115 | Prepare for a possum population monitoring operation and carry out field work |
| 22116 | Describe possum population monitoring using residual trap catch index methodology |
| 20798 | Describe and use a GPS for a specified agricultural activity |
| 24557 or 24555 | DKO safe operation of an ATV or Motorbike |
| 19054 | Ride MB on undulating Terrain |
| 24559 | Ride ATV on undulating Terrain |
A current First Aid qualification is also required for this Certificate. Can Train NZ does not teach first aid. Unit Standards 6400, 6401 and 6402 can be done through either the Red Cross or St Johns Ambulance.
A Monitoring Ticket from NPCA will allow candidates to get RPL (recognition of prior learning) for the unit standards 22115, 22116 and 20798.
Animal Health Board – Industry requirements for Ferret Control
Unit Standards can be transferred across if already held
Have to complete an AgITO Training Agreement.
1 day course, Fee of $160 inc of GST. Fees are required to be paid prior to the commencement of the course
| UNIT STANDARD | TITLE |
| 20778 | Describe and use traps to control mustelid pests |
| 20783 | Describe and use toxins to control mustelid pests |
| 20788 | Demonstrate knowledge of mustelid biology and environment impact as a pest species |
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN AGRICULTURE - GENERAL SKILLS COURSE in conjunction with the AITO
40 Credit programme
All unit standards
Delivered over 6 days - 3 days theory, 3 days practical = total of 27 hours
Distance Learning for theory units can be arranged
Course units include 9 credits of compulsory health and safety units and 31 elective credits (ATV, Motorbikes, Tractors, Chainsaws, 4 Wheel drive, Agrichemicals, Fencing, Livestock Management)
Students must be in a training agreement with the AITO
Cost per student $295 inclusive of GST. Payment is required prior to the commencement of the course.
Minimum number of students = 8
Course can be run on site
For more information contact Geoff on 0274 933 034 or send us an email using the "contact us" on this website