Development of a Pest Control Monitoring Skill Set – Discussion paper (Jan-April 2017)

For several years, the issue of the need for suitable accredited training around pest control has been raised at Training Network meetings. During 2016, this matter was discussed more formally at network meetings with a view of trying to get some direction about what was needed, as well as what State regulations impacted the operation of pest control programs.

Some of the points raised during these discussions were:

• some companies were outsourcing parts of their pest control systems
• the level of regulation varies greatly between States
• there are accredited units available
• main concern was the need for training around monitoring of pest control programs.

The matter has been listed for further investigation in the AMP Australian Meat Industry Training Package Work Plan which was submitted to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee in September 2016. However, before any Business Case can be approved for further development, more detailed industry consultation needs to occur.

At the conclusion of the previous round of Network meetings, MINTRAC undertook to identify possible Units which may be considered for inclusion in a Pest Control Monitoring Skill Set.

The discussion paper is now the next stage of this consultation process. The paper was distributed at network meetings, but if you have missed out, or would like an electronic copy, please contact Jenny Kroonstuiver on jkroonstuiver@mintrac.com.au

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