This course teaches the basics of caring for our natural environment. It provides the skills and knowledge needed for work in a defined context or for further study in conservation and ecosystem management. Work is carried out under general guidance and supervision.
The qualification allows individuals to develop basic factual, technical, and procedural knowledge in conservation and ecosystem management.
Location
Semester 1
Semester 2
Other intakes
Gain practical experience and develop conservation knowledge:
* Recognise plants and animals
* Plant propagation
* Working safely
* Applying herbicides under supervision
* Treating a range of weeds
* Using a GPS and reporting on plants and animals
* Operating basic machinery & equipment
* Understanding soils & degrading factors
* Performing basic ecological restoration works
* Understanding the weather and how it impacts works
Successful completion of the qualification can lead to careers in the following roles:
Ecological restoration trainee or assistant, bush crew, nursery team member
To successfully complete this qualification, students are required to complete the following Core and selected Elective Units of Competency to gain their Qualification in AHC21024 Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
| Unit code | UNIT TITLE | Core/Elective |
| AHCWHS201 | Participate in workplace health and safety processes | Core |
| AHCWRK211 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | Core |
| AHCPCM204 | Recognise plants | Elective |
| AHCFAU202 | Recognise fauna | Elective |
| AHCPMG201 | Treat weeds | Elective |
| AHCCHM201 | Apply chemicals under supervision | Elective |
| AHCECR203 | Perform basic ecological restoration works | Elective |
| AHCECR202 | Maintain wildlife habitat refuges | Elective |
| AHCSAW202 | Recognise landforms and soil types | Elective |
| AHCNSY207 | Undertake propagation activities | Elective |
| AHCNSY206 | Care for nursery plants | Elective |
| AHCMOM304 | Operate machinery and equipment | Elective |
| AHCOCM202 | Observe and report plants and animals | Elective |
| AHCLPW201 | Operate a handheld GPS device | Elective |
| AHCWRK201 | Observe and report on weather | Elective |
This qualification is delivered over a period of 6 months to 2 years. The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location and study mode.
School based – one day/week, completed in 24 months
Other – two days/week, completed in 6 months
No classes in Victorian School holiday periods
Students are required to complete a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment prior to finalising enrollment.
Students will be required to meet a minimum of physical performance requirements to successfully complete the practical tasks such as, carrying up to 10kg, kneeling on the ground for long periods of time and extensive walking.
Further study pathways include:
Cert III Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Cert IV Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Interactive learning in a face-to-face environment
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The Agricultural Chemical Skill Set (previously known as the Farm or Ag/Vet Chemical Users Course) provides the knowledge and skills required to safely select, prepare, apply, transport and store chemicals. Upon successful completion of this course the ACUP (Agricultural Users Permit) can be applied for through AgVic.
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge needed for a career in conservation and ecosystem management. Specializing in Ecosystem Restoration, graduates will be equipped to implement assisted regeneration and ecosystem reconstruction, applying these techniques appropriately.
Biodiversity conservation and restoration ecology is an increasingly important sector. The field ecology skills embedded in this course can lead to a highly rewarding career.
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