PRT301 Predator Trapping Methods
Environment
A course by
NMIT
A practical, NZQA Level 3 micro-credential designed to equip participants with the skills to manage effective predator pest control programmes in local conservation areas. Offered by NMIT in partnership with DOC, it covers ecological principles, trapping techniques, and monitoring methods.
NZ$217
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Create and refine a predator control plan
Develop a plan to control pest predators in a specific conservation area, adapting it as needed based on monitoring and results.
Write field instructions for trap layout
Produce clear, practical instructions for arranging traps, tailored to the specific predator control plan.
About This Course
The PRT301 Predator Trapping Methods course provides a comprehensive introduction to New Zealand pest predators, focusing on rats, stoats, and possums. It is tailored for communities wanting to become active in local conservation efforts, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Participants learn to define pest issues, evaluate ecological impacts, develop and implement predator control plans, and document their outcomes. The course is delivered in both fully online and blended formats, concluding with hands-on trapping and data collection in a field setting.
Course Content
- Overview of New Zealand pest predators (rats, stoats, possums)
- Defining pest species and their ecological impacts
- Predator control methods and trapping technologies
- Developing a predator control plan
- Writing field instructions for trap layout
- Monitoring and documenting trap-catch results
- Ecological principles relevant to pest management
- Online learning modules including field skills and animal ecology
- Practical experience in trap setting and data collection
Entry Requirements
No minimum academic requirements.
Build towards these roles
Field assistant in conservation projectsPest control technicianCommunity conservation volunteer/leaderSupporting roles in environmental agencies
Build skills in these industries
Environmental ManagementConservationPest Control
