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AHC31421 - Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

Course Details

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.


Entry Requirements

There 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
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $5,520.00 (2024)
Subsidised Full Fee $2,480.00 (2024)
Subsidised Concession Fee $1,824.00 (2024)
Fee for service per unit $345.00 (2024)
Subsidised full fee per unit $155.00 (2024)
TAFE Priority Training Program fee per unit $5.00 (2024)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $173.00 (2024)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire or Apply Now
Study Area
  • Science and Environment
Skill Area
  • Horticulture
AQF Level Level 3: Certificate III

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
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

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 2 core units
  2. 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.

Standard Course Structure

Up to 2 years 


  • Mixed Mode
Core
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
Elective

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

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 AHCWHS301 - Contribute to work health and safety processes
2 AHCECR309 - Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works

The following units have no specific enrolment order and you should discuss the order of enrolment for these with your teacher.
Unit Code Unit Name
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

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
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.
Assessment Types
Third Party Verification
Written/Electronic Assessment
Practical Task
RPL
Course Learning Outcomes
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Domestic 2022 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Domestic 2023 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Domestic 2024 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
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Mackay Ooralea Campus

Gladstone Marina Campus

Bundaberg Campus

Rockhampton City Campus

  Emerald Campus

All students

Mainstream

  Trainees

All students

All students

  All students

Building

Building 6

Building 1 and the shed

  Building 1 and the shed

Currently in Building 8

Building B

  Library Computer Lab

Room

G.26

G.45

  G.45

G.2

2.25

  G.33A

Times

Third Thursday of each month

8am – 4pm

Wednesdays

9am – 4pm

  Thursdays

  fortnightly 

  8am – 3.30pm

Tuesdays

9am – 12pm

Tuesday

8am – 3pm

First Friday of each Month

8am - 4pm


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