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Level 3
Location Whangarei, Kaitaia, Kaikohe, Kerikeri
Delivery Full time
Course Length 17 Weeks
Start Dates February, July
2010 Cost (approx) $2,331.00
MOE Code NT4581

Overview
To prepare students to work as a member of a team on hunting and pest control projects.

Content

Graduates will be able to:

  • Identify common native and introduced flora and fauna
  • Work safely and effectively in the conservation estate
  • Demonstrate an ability to navigate using maps and compass, and GPS
  • Demonstrate knowledge and techniques necessary to complete an extended expedition into remote bush
  • Demonstrate some practical experience in pest control through shooting and using traps and poisons
  • Work in a safe and effective manner as part of a hunting or pest management team
  • Demonstrate good work habits including time management and basic problem solving, communication and recording skills
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the social, cultural, legislative and economic dimensions of a career in hunting and pest control.

Career Options
  • Pest Control
  • Hunting Contractor

Admission Information

Entry is open but a high level of personal fitness and maturity will be needed to cope with the demands of the programme. You will be required to attend an interview prior to acceptance onto the programme. During the interview you will need to demonstrate that you are a fit and proper person to hold cyanide poison handlers certification. It is desirable for you to have or obtain a firearm license.


Qualifications Gained

Northland Polytechnic Certificate in Professional Hunting and Pest Control





This programme has been accredited by NZQA and ITPQ. As it does not contain unit standards from the NQF, credits are not reported to NZQA.
 
 

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