1080 Pest Animal Bait Products Training (Short Corse)
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National Code: 21835VIC
Campus: Warrnambool
Study Mode: Short Course
Enquiries: Contact the Course Coordinator at Warrnambool on (03) 5564 8911
Email:info@swtafe.vic.edu.au
Study Area: Agriculture and Equine
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Overall Aim
Sodium fluoroacetate (commonly known as 1080) is a toxic chemical present in many pest animal baits. This short course provides accredited training in the safe and responsible use of 1080 pest animal bait products, with an emphasis on minimising the risks associated with using ‘1080’ baits.
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Specific Objectives
After completing this course you will be eligible to apply to the Department of Primary Industries for an Agricultural Chemical User Permit (ACUP) endorsement that licences you to purchase baits containing 1080 products.
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Course Content
Land management strategies
Risk assessments
Documentation, recording and reporting requirements
Signage requirements
Equipment and PPE clean up
1080 bait product adn bait laying technique
Personal protective equipment
Statutory and Legislative requirements
Bait Disposal
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Course Commencement
Warrnambool Campus
29 April 2010
9.00 am - 1.00 pm
Portland Campus
11 February 2010
9.00 am - 1.00 pm
Glenormiston Campus
7 May 2010
9.00 am - 1.00 pm
Hamilton Campus
7 May 2010
9.00 am - 1.00 pm
4 June 2010
9.00 am - 1.00 pm
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Course Costs
$178.00 (Includes Training Manual)
Full payment is required at the time of enrolment, which should be at least one week prior to course commencement.
If course is cancelled due to insufficient enrolments a full refund will be made. If a participant cancels, notice of one week must be given for a full refund to be made.
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How to Enrol
Contact the Course Coordinator at Warrnambool on (03) 5564 8911, Glenormiston Campus (03) 5557 8200, Portland Campus (03) 5521 0444, Hamilton Campus (03) 5551 4144 or email info@swtafe.vic.edu.au.
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Students with Disabilities
Assistance is available for students with disabilities. Further information can be obtained from the Disability Liaison Officer on (03) 5564 8964. Appointments can be made through reception.
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