Dieback Control Alone skill set
Combatting Dieback Disease: skill set for pest management technicians
Dieback disease poses a threat to native woodlands and forests around Perth.
Gain essential knowledge to combat the root-rotting menace, contributing to the preservation of native vegetation.
Overview
Where Murdoch
When Semester 2, 2025
How On Campus
Dieback disease is found all around the Perth Metropolitan area, causing disease in native banksia woodlands and jarrah forests. It attacks the roots of plants by causing them to rot, causing widespread damage to native vegetation.
As per WA Department of Health, Pest Management Technicians Licence, Endorsement 8, this Skill Set will result in knowledge of the identification and treatment of dieback disease.
- safely prepare and apply chemicals
- safely handle, transport and store chemicals
- identify and assess the effect to plants of plant pests, diseases and disorders (including dieback), and plan and coordinate control measures
Important information
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Semester 2, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $406.25 + Resource fee $112.25 )
(Tuition fee* $121.25 + Resource fee $112.25 )
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals | $65.00 | $19.40 | $22.75 |
| AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases | $227.50 | $67.90 | $44.50 |
| AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | $113.75 | $33.95 | $45.00 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.