Skip to content

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

52 Westernport Hwy, Somerville

Semester 1

Checkmark

Semester 2

Checkmark

Other intakes

Checkmark

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

RTO Policies and learner information documents can be accessed here

Explore other courses