To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in: 14 units of competency: 6 core units plus 8 elective units. Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. For the award of Certificate III in Rural and Environmental Pest Management the electives are to be chosen as follows: 6 units must be selected from the elective groups A, B, C, D or E Up to 2 units from the remaining electives or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course packaged to reflect AQF Certificate II, III or IV outcomes. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation. For the award of Certificate III in Rural and Environmental Pest Management (Pest animal controller) the electives are to be chosen as follows: 5 units must be selected from the elective group A 1 unit must be selected from the elective group C or E 2 units must be selected from remaining electives in group C and E or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course packaged to reflect AQF Certificate II, III or IV outcomes. For the award of Certificate III in Rural and Environmental Pest Management (Weed Controller) the electives are to be chosen as follows: 2 units must be selected from the electives group B 1 unit, AHCBIO203 Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity, must be selected 3 units must be selected from the elective group D or E 2 units must be selected from remaining group D or E or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course packaged to reflect AQF Certificate II, III or IV outcomes. Core Units AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases AHCPMG203 Work effectively in a pest management environment AHCPMG306 Determine pest control techniques AHCPMG308 Implement pest management strategies AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes Elective Units Group A Pest Controller AHCFAU202 Recognise fauna AHCPMG304 Use firearms to humanely destroy animals AHCPMG307 Apply animal trapping techniques AHCPMG309 Apply pest animal control techniques AHCPMG312 Apply poison baits for vertebrate pest control in rural and environmental landscapes Group B Weed Controller AHCPCM303 Identify plant specimens AHCPMG301 Control weeds Group C Vertebrae Pests AHCCHM310 Conduct manual fumigation of vertebrate and invertebrate pests AHCPMG311 Use firearms for pest control activities from aircraft AHCPMG403 Apply predator trapping techniques Group D Weeds AHCPCM202 Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens AHCPMG313 Prepare, monitor and maintain biological agents for weeds Group E General AHCBIO203 Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity AHCBIO303 Apply biosecurity measures AHCECR306 Conduct photography for fieldwork AHCECR307 Read and interpret maps AHCEXP301 Handle and store explosives AHCMOM302 Perform machinery maintenance AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment AHCMOM315 Operate chemical application machinery and equipment AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders AHCPMG305 Survey pests AHCPMG413 Define the pest problem AHCWRK314 Monitor weather conditions AHCWRK315 Respond to emergencies AHCWRK317 Coordinate work site activities AHCWRK320 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices AHCWRK322 Conduct site inspections AHCWRK323 Operate in isolated and remote situations FWPCOT3202 Navigate in remote or trackless areas FWPCOT3325 Operate four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads HLTAID011 Provide First Aid HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site