Course Summary
This qualification provides the skills, theoretical and practical knowledge for work or further learning in the conservation and ecosystem management industry. Individuals with this qualification perform a range of conservation and ecosystem management activities including, site restoration, rehabilitation, renewal and management of the rural/natural landscapes, degraded sites and marine environments. They contribute to the preservation and maintenance of wildlife and their habitat in the natural ecosystem, parks and reserves. Activities frequently involve working with and preservation of indigenous culture and heritage resources.
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsThere are no current Training Package entry requirements into this qualification.
Completion of the bksb (basic key skills builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.
Students studying via online/distance mode of study must have work placement organised and be supervised by a suitably qualified Subject Matter Expert (SME) while undertaking this qualification due to the practical assessments required for competency. Students are responsible for finding their own work placement.
Course Details
| Course Type | Qualification |
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| Fees | For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees |
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| How to Apply | Please Enquire |
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| Skill Area |
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| AQF Level | Level 3: Certificate III |
Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
The qualification provides for work roles encompassing a broad range of skills, or can be focussed on one or more specialisations, including:
- Indigenous land management
- Ecological restoration
- Land, parks and wildlife management
- Pest controller
- Conservation earthworks
- Marine
- Fire
- Mined land rehabilitation
- Complete 2 core units
- Complete 14 elective units
Study Mode Definitions
- Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
- On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
- Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
Up to 2 years
- Mixed Mode
| Core | ||||
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| AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCECR309 | Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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| AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCCHM307 | Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCMOM304 | Operate machinery and equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCWRK309 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPCM303 | Identify plant specimens | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCECR302 | Collect and preserve biological samples | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPMG302 | Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCECR305 | Collect Native Seed | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPMG301 | Control weeds | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPCM306 | PROVIDE INFORMATION ON PLANTS AND THEIR CULTURE | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCECR301 | Maintain native ecosystem areas | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCECR311 | Implement ecosystem reconstruction works | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCLSC311 | Set out site for construction works | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPGD307 | Implement a plant establishment program | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
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| 1 | AHCWHS301 - Contribute to work health and safety processes |
| 2 | AHCECR309 - Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works |
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
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| AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals |
| AHCCHM307 | Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
| AHCMOM304 | Operate machinery and equipment |
| AHCWRK309 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
| AHCPCM303 | Identify plant specimens |
| AHCECR302 | Collect and preserve biological samples |
| AHCPMG302 | Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| AHCECR305 | Collect Native Seed |
| AHCPMG301 | Control weeds |
| AHCPCM306 | PROVIDE INFORMATION ON PLANTS AND THEIR CULTURE |
| AHCECR301 | Maintain native ecosystem areas |
| AHCECR311 | Implement ecosystem reconstruction works |
| AHCLSC311 | Set out site for construction works |
| AHCPGD307 | Implement a plant establishment program |
Course Assessment Information
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
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| Third Party Verification |
| Written/Electronic Assessment |
| Practical Task |
| RPL |
Domestic 2022 Availabilities
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Students attending on campus
Students studying on-campus are not required to complete work experience as the practical requirements will be satisfied by in class practical activities held during the on-campus classes.
Work Experience requirements
Students who are not in close proximity (outside of 150 Km) to a CQUniversity campus and who are not currently working in the conservation and eco-systems management industry, will be required to seek and complete work experience, to meet the mandatory practical competency requirements. Within the work experience environment, there must be a supervisor available, who has at least 2 years experience in the conservation and eco-systems management industry or holds the relevant qualifications. These students are responsible for seeking suitable work experience in their local area. Details of the workplace and supervisor must be forwarded to the CQUniversity teaching team. All supervisors must be approved by CQUniversity before commencement of the qualification. CQUniversity will follow up with the workplace to provide them with additional information. The supervisor will be responsible for signing third party reports which are required for practical observations for each unit of competency.
Resource Requirements
Students are required to purchase and supply their own personal protective equipment. Items include:
• Protective Boots
• Safety Glasses
• Garden gloves
• Wide-brim hat for outdoor work
• Appropriate clothing long sleeve cotton shirt and cotton drill shorts or trousers for outdoor work