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Biological control of weeds - PROfarm course

Course details

Name:	Biological control of weeds
Description:	This workshop is designed for land managers and natural resource officers who are involved in the control of weeds.
Cost:	$320 GST free
Course aims:	The course aims to train participants to develop skills and provide an introduction of biological control methods used in Australia.
Learning outcomes:	Identify biological control methods used in Australia Develop techniques in rearing, field collecting, releasing and monitoring biological control agents for weed management.
Length:	1 day
Course program/structure:	Assessing suitability of biological control for a particular weed infestation Selecting a suitable site to establish a nursery Sourcing and acquiring a desired bioagent Transporting and storing biological cultures Maintaining and monitoring your biological control site Bioagent harvest and release Recording and reporting on the status of your project Evaluating effectiveness and spread of your bioagent
Resources and method of delivery:	Each participant will receive a participants workbook and the new publication - The Salvinia biological control field guide. This course is delivered using indoor and outdoor instruction.
Accreditation:	This course is mapped to the national units of competency: AHCPMB303A Maintain biological cultures AHCPMG304A Release biological agents

Other dates and locations are available on demand.

Wagga Wagga 31st Jul 2013

Location
NSW Department Primary Industries, Wagga Wagga
Wagga Wagga

When
31st Jul 2013 9:00am-4:00pm

Extra details for this date
Course fee may vary please ring for details.

or call Cassie Gardiner/Julie Chapman on 02 67631276/1285