Vocational Education & Training
AHC51116 Diploma of Conservation and Land Management
2020
AHC51116
092605J
Casuarina, Remote, Online
Estimated completion time: 0.5 year/s
The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and selected units.
Refer to the relevant course information flyer for further information.
* - Student Visa holders must study internally full time
The Diploma of Conservation and Land Management allows you to develop the skills required of personnel working in management positions with technical ability in land management roles.
International Students
This qualification is available to international students at Casuarina campus (CRICOS Course No. 092605J).
Credit transfers & pathways
Skills recognition
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL is the acknowledgement of a person's skills and knowledge acquired through previous training, work or life experience, which may be used to grant status or credit in a subject regardless of how and where they were attained, including overseas.
This can include skills from:
- Previous study excluding courses at another VET/TAFE institution, but including courses at school or college, through adult education classes or training programs at work;
- Work experience (including both work that is paid and unpaid); and/or
- Life experience (for example leisure pursuits or voluntary work).
RPL is a form of assessment. It is used to determine whether a person has acquired, through formal or informal learning, the skills and experience consistent with the stated competency standards that comprise a qualification. RPL is not time referenced, so there are no parameters on how or when the skills are acquired. However, the skills that have been acquired through life experience etc., must be current and must match the elements and performance criteria contained in the individual unit.
Students seeking RPL need to indicate this on their enrolment form at the time of enrolment.
For further information please refer to the Applicant's Guide to the Recognition of Prior Learning or contact VET RPL Enquiries on 1800 238 838 or email vet.rpl.enquiries@cdu.edu.au.
Credit Transfer
Charles Darwin University as a Registered Training Organisation recognises the Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Australian Registered Training Organisation.
Students are encouraged to submit any requests for credit from previous studies at the time of enrolment, to ensure they are not enrolling in units they may not need to undertake.
In order to apply for exemption/credit transfer from units completed at another training organisation, you will need to complete an Application for Exemption Form available from any campus, centre, or team, or a copy of the form can be obtained from the web.
Your completed Application for Exemption form together with attached documentary evidence (certified copy of Qualification/Statement of Attainment) to support your request for exemption/credit transfer should be submitted directly to the University either in person or by mail. Requests without documentary evidence will not be processed and will be returned to students. There are no fees attached to Credit Transfers.
Pathways
VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.
Students who successfully complete VET qualifications at the Certificate IV level or above and subsequently enrol in a Bachelor degree in the same field or discipline, will receive advanced standing as detailed in the table below.
Completed Award Course Level
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HE
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VET
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to a HE Award
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Credit granted for a completed award in the same field
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Certificate IV
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*
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3 year Bachelor award
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up to 40 credit points
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Certificate IV
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*
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4 year Bachelor award
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up to 40 credit points
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Diploma
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*
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*
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3 year Bachelor award
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up to 80 credit points
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Diploma
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*
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*
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4 year Bachelor award
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up to 80 credit points
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Advanced Diploma
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*
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*
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3 year Bachelor award
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up to 160 credit points
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Advanced Diploma
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*
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*
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4 year Bachelor award
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up to 160 credit points
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Associate Degree
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*
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3 year Bachelor award
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up to 160 credit points
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Associate Degree
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*
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4 year Bachelor award
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up to 160 credit points
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Pathways from the qualification
- Diploma of Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Environmental Science
.
On completion of this qualification credit(s) may be available into Higher Education courses at CDU.
Course information flyer(s)
Entry requirements
CDU Domestic Entry Requirements
To gain entry into AHC51116 Diploma of Conservation and Land Management candidates require:
- Certificate IV level qualification; or
- Complete a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN)
assessment to determine support requirements; or - Have an Australian Year 12 certificate
- Complete AHC40916 Certificate IV in Conservation and
Land Management or have experience in the conservation
industry.
CDU recommends that students:
International Students
This qualification is available to international students (CRICOS Course No. 092605J).
All VET International applicants are required to meet the English language proficiency for their chosen course of study.
The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education in an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.
IELTS Academic Module | A minimum overall score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0. |
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | A minimum overall score of 165. |
Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency | |
Navitas Academic English (will not be accepted from 2021 onwards) | An overall pass and 60% in Academic English 2. (Note: this score will not be accepted from 2021 intakes onwards). |
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module | A minimum overall score of 42 with no less than 36 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. |
TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) | A minimum overall score of 46 with a minimum writing score of 21. |
* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.
Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.
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This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package.
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Employability skills
Employability Skills are embedded in the training and assessment of national training package qualifications. Information on the Employability Skills relevant to your qualification can be obtained by visiting this website and keying in the national code for the qualification: training.gov.au
Location and study mode
Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.
Locations: Casuarina, Remote, Online
Study Mode:On campus, online, both, workplace assessment
Some components of this qualification may be available in other modes of delivery and not all modes are available at all locations.Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.
Contact details
Email: Student.Central@cdu.edu.au |
Course structure
To achieve a DIPLOMA OF CONSERVATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT a total of TEN (10) units of competency must be completed comprising ZERO (0) Core and TEN (10) Elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.
The total Nominal Hours for the sequence listed below is 1240.
Code | Module/Unit of Competency |
Hours |
ELECTIVE UNITS OF COMPETENCY | ||
AHCILM501 | Conduct field research into natural and cultural resources | 200 |
AHCILM502 | Develop conservation strategies for cultural resources | 120 |
AHCLPW501 | Develop a management plan for a designated area | 200 |
AHCNAR502 | Conduct biological surveys | 200 |
AHCPCM502 | Collect and classify plants | 120 |
AHCNRM507 | Manipulate and analyse data within geographic information systems | 40 |
AHCWRK502 | Collect and manage data | 120 |
AHCWRK503 | Prepare reports | 60 |
SITTPPD002 | Develop interpretive activities | 60 |
AHCLPW404 | Produce maps for land management purposes | 120 |
Total nominal hours for elective units | 1240 | |
Total nominal hours for the qualification | 1240 |
Course fees
Domestic Students
Based on course nominal hours of 1240 hours, approximate 2020 course fees will be:
VET Tuition Fees: $4,216.00
Domestic Full Fees are capped at : $15,000.00
Fee for Service: as per fee for service agreement
The following Fees are applicable to this course:
Domestic Students
VET full fees are applicable to this course.
2021: Information about fees for non-subsidised VET courses are available in the VET Student Guide.
VET Student Loans replaced VET FEE-HELP from 1 January, 2017.
Students commencing in 2021 should refer to VET Student Loans. The VET Student Loan schedule for 2021 can be found here.
International Students
The total course tuition fee for commencing students in 2020 is AUD $7,600.00.
These fees are subject to annual increases each year of your study, effective at the start of each calendar year.
You can find a list of International fees and payments you can expect to pay as part of your studies in Australia.
CDU offers a number of scholarships to international students to assist with the cost of study.