COURSE
The Polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB) Awareness and Surveillance Online Training provides practical information to support awareness and early detection of PSHB.
Developed by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), this online course introduces the pest, outlines its spread and impacts, and supports participants to recognise host species, identify symptoms of infestation and understand reporting requirements.
By building awareness and surveillance capability, the course supports efforts to contain the spread of PSHB and strengthen community understanding of this biosecurity risk.
On completion of this course, you will:
Participants are introduced to PSHB and its detection in Australia, including where it came from and how it spreads. The course outlines host species, symptoms and surveillance approaches, along with quarantine area requirements, response activities and treatment options. A short quiz reinforces learning, and participants complete a declaration to receive a certificate of completion.
To access this training, you will need to log in to the DPIRD learning system, Progi. If you are not already registered, then you will need to register and create a new account.
Western Australia Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
30 mins
WA
30 mins
WA