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Conservation and Ecosystem Management
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AHC31421 Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

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Key details

Duration

1 year/s

This program is delivered over a period of 6 to 24 months. The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and/or units selected and will vary depending upon how long a student takes to reach the required competency level.

Intake

Locations

Casuarina, Remote
Not available to international students.

Course code

AHC31421

Overview



This qualification provides the skills and theoretical and practical knowledge for work or further learning in the conservation and ecosystem management industry. 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

Individuals with this qualification perform a range of conservation and ecosystem management activities including, site restoration, rehabilitation and renewal and management of the rural and 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.

Career opportunities

Occupations relevant to this qualification in industry sectors such as Environmental Protection, Weed Management, Pest Management, Horticulture include:

  • Indigenous lands worker
  • National parks worker
  • Revegetation worker
  • Land rehabilitation worker
  • Ecological restoration worker

 

Credit transfers and advanced standing

Skill 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 Student Central on 1800 061 963 (free call) or email Student.Central@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.

Further training pathways from this qualification include but are not limited to AHC40920 Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management.

Fees

2024 Fees

  Fee Type  2024 Course Fees
  Fee Free TAFE*  Free
  Full Fee  $12,900.00 - $16,350.00

*This course is part of the Fee Free TAFE initiative. Fee Free TAFE and vocational education and training is a joint initiative of the Northern Territory Government and Australian Governments providing tuition-free training places to students wanting to train, retain or upskill.

Fee free places are available for eligible domestic students who are NT residents, limited places are available, so secure your place now.

Fees shown are indicative and subject to change annually. Actual course fees may vary depending on the units chosen. International non-student visa-holders; study eligibility needs to be verified before enrolment. Fees may vary depending on the visa type.

For further clarification and information on fees, payment options, instalment plans, and refunds, contact CDU on 1800 061 963 or refer to TAFE Fees and Payments.

International VET Package

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  • Learn from expert lecturers and industry professionals
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Why study at CDU?

Study with the Northern Territory's largest training provider and gain industry-ready skills and experience.

  • Access to first-class facilities
  • Recognition of prior learning accepted
  • Packages into higher education available for most courses
CDU Aquaculture students

Why study at CDU?

Study with the Territory's largest training provider and gain industry-ready skills and experience. Whether you're a high school student or a working professional, we've got the courses and qualifications you want plus the support and flexibility you need to succeed. 

  • Learn from expert lecturers and industry professionals
  • Access to first-class facilities
  • Recognition of prior learning to qualify faster
VET-palmerston-cookery-flipped

Why study at CDU?

Study with the Northern Territory's largest training provider and gain industry-ready skills and experience.

  • Access to first-class facilities
  • Recognition of prior learning accepted
  • Packages into higher education available for most courses

What will I study?

To achieve AHC31421 Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management a total of sixteen (16) units of competency must be completed comprising two (2) Core and fourteen (14) Elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 880 - 1090.

Course structure

To achieve AHC31421 Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management a total of sixteen (16) units of competency must be completed comprising two (2) Core and fourteen (14) Elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.

The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 880 - 1090.

CodeModule/Unit of CompetencyHours
Core units of competency
AHCECR309Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works100
AHCWHS301Contribute to work health and safety processes50
 Total nominal hours for core units150
Elective units of competency (Select 14)
AHCECR301Maintain native ecosystem areas80
AHCECR305Collect native seed40
AHCECR307Read and interpret maps40
AHCECR310Implement assisted regeneration works70
AHCMOM302Perform machinery maintenance50
AHCMOM304Operate machinery and equipment40
AHCPCM204Recognise plants40
AHCPCM303Identify plant specimens80
AHCPMG301Control weeds70
AHCPMG305Survey pests70
AHCPMG307Apply animal trapping techniques40
AHCWRK305Coordinate work site activities70
AHCWRK309Apply environmentally sustainable work practices50
AHCWRK312Operate in isolated and remote situations40
FWPCOT3325Operate four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads40
General Electives
AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicals50
AHCCHM307Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases70
AHCECR303Implement biological reintroduction works80
BSBTEC301Design and produce business documents80
FWPCOT3329Perform complex four wheel drive operations80
 Total nominal hours for elective units730 - 940
 Total nominal hours for the qualification880 - 1090


 

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N) evaluation helps identify areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals. 

To gain entry into AHC31421 Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem management as an Apprentice, candidates are required: 

  • To be an Apprentices who has entered a Training Contract with their employer and Australian Apprenticeship Support Network NT

Students can undertake this course as a non-apprentice. It is advisable that candidates:

  • Have completed AHC21020 Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management or a relevant qualification 

OR

  • Be employed within the conservation industry


 

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I wanted to turn my regular job into my dream job, and the Charles Darwin University course offered exactly what I needed: practical skills.

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CDU graduates have the best career and employment prospects. International students have ranked CDU 1st in Australia for learning and living experience

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Course details

Accreditation

This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package.

Away from base

AFB: This is an approved Away From Base (AFB) 'mixed-mode' course.
For further information about AFB see www.cdu.edu.au/afb

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



Study Mode: On campus, workplace assessment



Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.

Additional information

Sector
TAFE
Industry groups
PRIMARY INDUSTRY
Occupation types
Conservation Officer
Area of study
Conservation and Ecosystem Management, Science, Environmental Science and Management

Contact details

VET Environmental Studies
Location: Casuarina & Alice Springs Campuses
Phone: 08 8946 7513
Email: vet.clm@cdu.edu.au

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Together we are a positive force for change in our communities and the world.

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Our students choose to study with us because we share the same vision – to make a positive change. Whatever your motivation is, we can guide you in the right direction.

How to apply

How to apply for domestic students

CDU TAFE has several pathways for you to apply.

 

Visit How to apply for CDU TAFE courses for more information.

 

Admission requirements for domestic students

Before applying, you may want to check if you meet the admission requirements for studying with CDU.

 

CDU has many pathways to study, so don't worry if you don't meet the admission requirements right now. There is a study pathway to get you started on your journey.

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To help you out, we've put together a guide to answer any questions you might have.

How to apply for international students

Applications to CDU must be submitted online.

 

The process is simple, all you need is a valid email address to create your online account.

 

Once you have started the application you will have the option of saving your application and resuming it at a later date.

 

There is no application fee when you apply online.

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