FPI05 Forest_Pests

FOREST GROWING AND MANAGEMENT

Course In Forest Pests and Diseases

Enrolment : FPI40105 Certificate IV in Forest Operations

Units : FPIFGM4204A Conduct a pests and diseases assessment (40hrs)

: RTC3404A Control plants, pests, diseases and disorders (80hrs)

: RTD4403A Develop a pest management action plan within a local area (100 hrs)

: RTE3406A Implement vertebrate pest control program (40 hrs)

Course

Duration : 2 Weeks

Group Size : 12 participants

Description

This course enables forest growers to assess the level of pests and diseases within a forest area, including animal populations, weeds, diseases and pests. Additionally, it looks at the work involved in trapping and baiting pests such as rabbits, foxes and rats.

This course is derived from National Industry Competency Standards for the Forest Growing and Management Sector of the Forest Industries Training Package 2005.

Course Content

1. Common pests and diseases in the forest

· Animal Pests

· Insect Pests

· Fungal diseases

2. Infestation sources

3. Mapping and planning techniques

4. Soils and local vegetation types

5. Operational OHS procedures and principles – surveys and baiting and trapping

6. Survey/assessment equipment use and sampling techniques

7. Statistical analysis

8. Baits, rates and procedures

9. Legislative baiting requirements

10. Bait and trap preparation

11. Humane treatment of animals

12. Completing and maintaining reports

Cost : 2010 Funded -

Tuition Fee $421.00 (State Government of Victoria Funded)

Materials Fee $54.00

Total Cost $475.00 ($1,450.00 if no Funding available)

*Reduced Tuition fees may apply if enrolling in more than one course at a time. Please ask.