AHC34121 Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

Cert III CEM Specialising in Ecological Restoration

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.

Location	Semester 01	Semester 02	Other Intakes
52 Westernport Hwy, Somerville	1	1	1

Course Outline

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

Career Opportunities

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.

Course Content

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

Course Duration

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

Entry Requirement

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.

Education Pathways

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

Delivery Mode

Interactive learning in a face-to-face environment

Nationally Recognised Training

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