CFS427 Weed Management (Principles and Best Practice)
Environment
A course by
NMIT
Learn principles and best practices for weed management in conservation settings, including planning, surveillance, monitoring, and hands-on field skills.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 1 week
Core skills this course teaches
Understand the impact of weeds in conservation
Evaluate how weeds affect conservation environments and biodiversity.
Apply weed management strategies
Develop and implement strategic weed management plans suitable for conservation projects.
Use surveillance and monitoring techniques
Select and use monitoring methods to detect, assess, and report on weed populations.
What You're Signing Up For
This short course provides an overview of the impact of weeds and weed management practices in conservation environments. Students will learn strategic planning and surveillance for managing weeds, a variety of monitoring techniques, and practical weed control methods. The programme includes both classroom learning and field activities, and covers safety analyses and preparation for effective weed management.
Course Content
- Weed control context
- Weed processes and best practice
- Resources for weed management
- Surveillance techniques
- Developing a weed management plan
- Weed control methods
- Monitoring and reporting
- Group job safety analysis
- Health and Safety in at Work Act 2015 adherence
What you need to know first
Under 20 years: Achieved NCEA Level 2 (credits in Numeracy, Science or English desirable)
20 years or over: No minimum academic requirements
All applicants: Level of English sufficient to study at this level
If English is not first language: IELTS Academic score at least 5.5 issued within last two years, or equivalent
Disclosure of medical issues required at enrolment if relevant
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Conservation
Environmental Management
Land Management
Future employment opportunities might be
Conservation field assistant
Weed control technician
DOC/conservation projects volunteer
Environmental monitoring roles