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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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.
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market:
* Plant biology & identification skills
* Weed control techniques and strategies
* Operation of a range of small plant
* Conducting site inspections
* Using the National Standards for Ecological Restoration
* Use of regeneration techniques & identifying regeneration potential
* Ecosystem reconstruction techniques including plant propagation and seed collection
* Understanding soils & degrading factors
* Using and producing maps for ecological restoration
* Considered & safe use of herbicides
Successful completion of the qualification can lead to careers in the following roles:
Ecological restoration practitioner, bush regenerator, park ranger, field officer, bush crew
This course can also be undertaken as a traineeship with an employer or group training organisation. Follow this link for more information on traineeships. Traineeships can be taken up with employers before or after commencing the course.
To successfully complete this qualification, students are required to complete the following Core and selected Elective Units of Competency to gain their Qualification in AHC34121 Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
| unit code | UNIT TITLE | CORE/ELECTIVE |
| AHCECR309 | Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works | Core |
| AHCWHS302 | Contribute to work health and safety processes | Core |
| AHCECR310 | Implement assisted regen works | Elective B |
| AHCECR311 | Implement ecosystem reconstruction works | Elective B |
| AHCPCM303 | Identify plant specimen | Elective B |
| AHCPMG301 | Control weeds | Elective B |
| AHCFAU302 | Identify fauna in the field | Elective C |
| AHCLPW302 | Implement a biodiversity monitoring plan | Elective B |
| AHCNSY313 | Implement a Propagation Plan | imported |
| AHCECR305 | Collect native seed | Elective B |
| AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals* | Elective H |
| AHCCHM307 | Prepare and apply chemicals to control pests, weeds and diseases* | Elective H |
| AHCWRK314 | Monitor weather conditions | Elective I |
| AHCSAW202 | Recognise landforms and soil types | Elective B |
| AHCMOM304 | Operate machinery and equipment | Elective D |
| AHCLPW410 | Produce maps for land management purposes | Imported |
Full-time – two days/week, completed in 12 months
Part-time – one day/week, completed in 24 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 kilometers.
This course provides the foundational practical skills and knowledge that support further learning pathways:
Cert IV Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Interactive learning in a face-to-face environment
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Your AgVet Chemical User Certificate has an expiry of 5 years. In order to renew your Certificate, you do not need to complete the full course again, you only need to complete a shorter Update/Refresher Course. It is important to keep your Certificate up to date due to continual changes to chemicals, procedures and standards.
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.
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.
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