Vertebrate Pesticide Induction Training
To acquire and use 1080, Pindone, RHDV or PAPP baits in NSW, you need be accredited with an AQF3 Chemical Accreditation or Vertebrate Pesticide Induction Training (VPIT) course certification.
Our free VPIT course takes participants through the requirements for the safe and effective use of baits and pesticides to control pest animals.
What is covered in the VPIT course?
Our VPIT course covers:
- legislation and legal obligations
- baiting techniques
- toxicity
- storage
- transport
- how to reduce non-target exposure.
After successfully completing the course, participants will be certified to use 1080, Pindone, PAPP and RHDV baits for 5 years.
Online course
Our online VPIT course only takes a few hours to complete.
Participants will benefit from infographics, videos and animations designed to make the course content more engaging and easier to understand.
Enrol in an online VPIT course
Face-to-face course
Local Land Services offers a face-to-face VPIT course in a three-hour training session at select locations across the state depending on demand.
To register, visit the events page or call 1300 795 299.
Note
- In registering for this course, please use your full name and contact details. These will be used to populate your certificate upon successful completion of all modules and exams.
- Ensure that you keep your certificate accessible as it will be required by Local Land Services staff when collecting baits.
- A certification from the VPIT course does not permit a person to use any pesticides other than 1080, Pindone, RHDV or PAPP.
- This course does not provide accreditation for the use of Canid Pest Ejectors. Please contact your nearest Local Land Services Office to find out more about the Canid Pest Ejector Training.