Conservation and Ecosystem Management
AHC31424
Our course in Conservation and Ecosystem Management provides learners with the skills and knowledge needed to work in natural resource management, land rehabilitation, and conservation. This course covers practical training in ecological restoration, pest and weed control, biodiversity protection, and sustainable land management practices.
DESCRIPTION
LOCATIONS
All our courses are delivered remotely, with our trainers and assessors traveling to Country to provide hands-on training directly within your local communities.
DURATION
- Full Time Study: 12 months
- Part Time Study: 18-24 months
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Park Ranger, Conservation Officer, Bushland Maintenance Officer, Environmental Field Technician, Land Rehabilitation Officer.
Once learners have completed their courses, we work with the community to offer roles locally. We work to fill these openings based on the students interests and individual skills and continue to provide training and skills building sessions to assist students in their career development.
UNITS
CORE
STREAMS
The Conservation and Ecosystem Management course offers an array of streams within the program, rather than having the usual electives. This allows learners to develop skills in specific areas relevant to conservation and the management of ecosystems. We are able to offer training that combines streams to provide students with a range of skills across multiple areas.
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Maintain native ecosystem areas |
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Undertake burning for fuel, ecological and cultural resource management |
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Provide information on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ cultural practice |
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Work with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community or organisation |
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Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols |
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Implement cultural burning practices on Country |
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Identify customs and land rights for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community |
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Operate in isolated and remote situations |
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Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture |
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Perform basic ecological restoration works |
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Maintain native ecosystem areas |
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Collect and preserve biological samples |
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Undertake direct seeding |
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Collect native seed |
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Read and interpret maps |
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Implement assisted regeneration works |
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Implement ecosystem reconstruction works |
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Implement a biodiversity monitoring plan |
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Identify plant specimens |
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Provide information on plants and their culture |
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Control weeds |
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Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
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Recognise landforms and soil types |
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UNIT TITLE |
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Maintain native ecosystem areas |
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Read and interpret maps |
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Identify fauna in the field |
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Implement property improvement, construction and repair |
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Plan and construct conventional fencing |
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Implement a biodiversity monitoring plan |
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Coordinate and report on data collection |
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Supervise park visitor activities |
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Construct access tracks |
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Carry out inspection of designated area |
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Identify plant specimens |
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Coordinate work site activities |
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Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
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Navigate in remote or trackless areas |
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Apply biosecurity measures |
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Construct access tracks |
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Perform machinery maintenance |
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Operate machinery and equipment |
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Transport machinery |
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Recognise plants |
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Recognise landforms and soil types |
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Construct conservation earthworks |
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Implement erosion and sediment control measures |
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Set out conservation earthworks |
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Conduct site inspections |
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Comply with soil and water protection |
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Control weeds |
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Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
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Use firearms to humanely destroy animals |
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Survey pests |
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Determine pest control techniques |
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Apply animal trapping techniques |
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Implement pest management strategies |
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Apply poison baits for vertebrate pest control in rural and environmental landscapes |
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Ensure compliance with pest legislation |
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Apply predator trapping techniques |
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Conduct a subtidal marine monitoring operation from a vessel or platform |
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Conduct intertidal marine monitoring |
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Coordinate marine conservation activities on small vessels |
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Identify and collect marine life |
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Monitor ocean conditions and marine environmental quality |
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Operate inboard and outboard motors |
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Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment |
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Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel |
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Survive at sea using survival craft |
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Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres |
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Undertake burning for fuel, ecological and cultural resource management |
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Operate machinery and equipment |
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Implement cultural burning practices on Country |
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Monitor weather conditions |
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Operate four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads |
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Operate aerial ignition equipment in an aircraft |
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Respond to wildfire |
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Prevent injury |
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Suppress wildfire |
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Operate specialist appliance |
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Maintain native ecosystem areas |
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Undertake direct seeding |
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Conduct a site inspection for ecological restoration |
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Implement assisted regeneration works |
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Identify fauna in the field |
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Operate machinery and equipment |
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Operate chemical application machinery and equipment |
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Work with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community or organisation |
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Recognise plants |
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Identify plant specimens |
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Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
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Comply with environmental protection requirements when transporting waste |
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Rehabilitate small mine site |