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VTP421 Apply Poison Baits for Vertebrate Pest Control in Rural and Environmental Landscapes

2026

Sector

Vocational Education and Training

Industry Group

PRIMARY INDUSTRY

Occupation Type

Stock and Station Agent

General Description

Availability: Applications are open for 2026.
Online Application: This course is available for online application.

This course is designed to meet the needs of Northern Territory (NT) residents to apply for a 1080 Pest Animal Management Authorisation (PAMA) and will include training on wet bait injection (previously a separate training course).

Click here for full details of the requirements for applying for the PAMA.

Delivery Details
Location	Casuarina Katherine Alice Springs Nhulunbuy Tennant Creek Remote
Duration	2 days *Duration may vary depending on how long a student takes to reach the required competency level
Study Mode	Face-to-face *Information relating to study modes can be found in the 2026 TAFE Student Guide

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VTP421 Apply Poison Baits for Vertebrate Pest Control in Rural and Environmental Landscapes - 2026

Accreditation
This is a non-award course and a Statement of Attainment will be issued for nationally recognised units of competency successfully completed.

Locations and Study Mode
Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.

Locations: Alice Springs, Casuarina, Katherine, Tennant Creek, Nhulunbuy, Remote

Study Mode: On campus

Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.

Entry Requirements Domestic

A Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

To gain entry into VTP421 Apply Poison Baits for Vertebrate Pest Control in Rural and Environmental Landscapes, candidates require:

Current level 3 chemical user accreditation (i.e. AusChem, SMARTtrain)
Literacy and numeracy skills suitable for completing forms and calculating dose rates

Required Resources

Students are issued with resources including a Student Unit Guide and reference materials.

Duration
Estimated completion time: year/s

This program is delivered over a period of 2 days. The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and/or units selected and will vary depending upon how long a student takes to reach the required competency level.

Student Visa holders must study internally full time

Contact Details

To find out more about the course, where and when it is offered, how to enrol or any other information please contact:

Agriculture and Rural Operations
Location: Katherine Rural Campus
Phone: 08 8973 8311
Email: vet.agriculture@cdu.edu.au

VET Environmental Studies
Location: Casuarina and Alice Springs Campuses
Phone: 08 8946 7513
Email: vet.clm@cdu.edu.au