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Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

This qualification covers skilled conservation work, such as restoring damaged land, caring for parks and reserves, protecting wildlife habitat and working in marine areas. It can focus on areas like Indigenous land management, pest control, fire or land rehabilitation. People already working in this field may be able to have their experience recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
AHC31421 Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Conservation, parks and land care workers who want a qualification for their practical skills.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • National parks worker
  • Revegetation worker
  • Land rehabilitation worker
  • Bush regenerator
  • Indigenous land worker

Qualification structure

16 units in total. Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows: At least 6 must be selected from any of groups A, B, C, D, E, F, G and/or H. Up to 6 from Group I. Up to 4 units may be selected from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Any combination of electives that meets the packaging rules can be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation area as follows: At least 6 electives from Group A must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Indigenous Land Management). At least 6 electives from Group B must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Ecological Restoration). At least 6 electives from Group C must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Land Parks and Wildlife). At least 6 electives from Group D must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Conservation Earthworks). At least 6 electives from Group E must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Pest Controller). At least 6 electives from Group F must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Marine). At least 6 electives from Group G must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Fire). At least 6 electives from Group H must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Mined Land Rehabilitation) Note: If more than one specialisation is completed the award of the qualificatio n would read, for example, Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Indigenous Land Management and Conservation Earthworks).

Core units

2 units
  1. AHCECR309Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works
  2. AHCWHS302Contribute to workplace health and safety processes

Elective units

178 units

Group A Indigenous Land Management

  1. AHCECR301Maintain native ecosystem areas
  2. AHCFIR301 (has a prerequisite)Undertake burning for fuel, ecological and cultural resource management
  3. AHCOCM301Provide information on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ cultural practice
  4. AHCOCM302 (has a prerequisite)Work with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
  5. AHCOCM303Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols
  6. AHCOCM304 (has a prerequisite)Implement cultural burning practices on Country
  7. AHCOCM305Identify customs and land rights for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community
  8. AHCWRK323Operate in isolated and remote situations
  9. SITTGDE013Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture

Group B Ecological Restoration

  1. AHCECR203Perform basic ecological restoration works
  2. AHCECR301Maintain native ecosystem areas
  3. AHCECR302Collect and preserve biological samples
  4. AHCECR304Undertake direct seeding
  5. AHCECR305Collect native seed
  6. AHCECR307Read and interpret maps
  7. AHCECR310Implement assisted regeneration works
  8. AHCECR311Implement ecosystem reconstruction works
  9. AHCLPW302Implement a biodiversity monitoring plan
  10. AHCPCM303Identify plant specimens
  11. AHCPCM306Provide information on plants and their culture
  12. AHCPMG301Control weeds
  13. AHCPMG302Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
  14. AHCSAW202Recognise landforms and soil types

Group C Lands, Parks and Wildlife

  1. AHCECR301Maintain native ecosystem areas
  2. AHCECR307Read and interpret maps
  3. AHCFAU302Identify fauna in the field
  4. AHCINF305Implement property improvement, construction and repair
  5. AHCINF307Plan and construct conventional fencing
  6. AHCLPW302Implement a biodiversity monitoring plan
  7. AHCLPW308Coordinate and report on data collection
  8. AHCLPW310Supervise park visitor activities
  9. AHCLPW311Construct access tracks
  10. AHCLPW312Carry out inspection of designated area
  11. AHCPCM303Identify plant specimens
  12. AHCWRK317Coordinate work site activities
  13. AHCWRK320Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
  14. FWPCOT3202Navigate in remote or trackless areas

Group D Conservation Earth Works

  1. AHCBIO303Apply biosecurity measures
  2. AHCLPW311Construct access tracks
  3. AHCMOM302Perform machinery maintenance
  4. AHCMOM304Operate machinery and equipment
  5. AHCMOM314Transport machinery
  6. AHCPCM204Recognise plants
  7. AHCSAW202Recognise landforms and soil types
  8. AHCSAW303Construct conservation earthworks
  9. AHCSAW304Implement erosion and sediment control measures
  10. AHCSAW402Set out conservation earthworks
  11. AHCWRK322Conduct site inspections
  12. FWPCOT3314Comply with soil and water protection

Group E Pest Controller

  1. AHCPMG301Control weeds
  2. AHCPMG302Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
  3. AHCPMG304Use firearms to humanely destroy animals
  4. AHCPMG305Survey pests
  5. AHCPMG306Determine pest control techniques
  6. AHCPMG307Apply animal trapping techniques
  7. AHCPMG308Implement pest management strategies
  8. AHCPMG312Apply poison baits for vertebrate pest control in rural and environmental landscapes
  9. AHCPMG402Ensure compliance with pest legislation
  10. AHCPMG403Apply predator trapping techniques

Group F Marine

  1. AHCMAR301Conduct a subtidal marine monitoring operation from a vessel or platform
  2. AHCMAR302Conduct intertidal marine monitoring
  3. AHCMAR303Coordinate marine conservation activities on small vessels
  4. AHCMAR304Identify and collect marine life
  5. AHCMAR305Monitor ocean conditions and marine environmental quality
  6. MARC037Operate inboard and outboard motors
  7. MARF027Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment
  8. MARF028Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel
  9. MARF030Survive at sea using survival craft
  10. MARN008Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres

Group G Fire

  1. AHCFIR301 (has a prerequisite)Undertake burning for fuel, ecological and cultural resource management
  2. AHCMOM304Operate machinery and equipment
  3. AHCOCM304 (has a prerequisite)Implement cultural burning practices on Country
  4. AHCWRK314Monitor weather conditions
  5. FWPCOT3325Operate four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads
  6. PUAFIR008 (has a prerequisite)Operate aerial ignition equipment in an aircraft
  7. PUAFIR204 (has a prerequisite)Respond to wildfire
  8. PUAFIR210Prevent injury
  9. PUAFIR303 (has a prerequisite)Suppress wildfire
  10. PUAFIR310Operate specialist appliance

Group H Mined Land Rehabilitation

  1. AHCECR301Maintain native ecosystem areas
  2. AHCECR304Undertake direct seeding
  3. AHCECR308Conduct a site inspection for ecological restoration
  4. AHCECR310Implement assisted regeneration works
  5. AHCFAU302Identify fauna in the field
  6. AHCMOM304Operate machinery and equipment
  7. AHCMOM315Operate chemical application machinery and equipment
  8. AHCOCM302 (has a prerequisite)Work with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community or organisation
  9. AHCPCM204Recognise plants
  10. AHCPCM303Identify plant specimens
  11. CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
  12. CPPWMT3004Comply with environmental protection requirements when transporting waste
  13. RIICAR302DRehabilitate small mine site

Group I General Electives

  1. ACMGEN309Provide basic animal first aid
  2. AHCARB325Manage trees to create and maintain habitat refuges
  3. AHCBIO301Identify and report signs of unusual disease or pest
  4. AHCBIO303Apply biosecurity measures
  5. AHCBUS408Operate within a budget framework
  6. AHCCFP301Identify the effects of climate change as a factor in land management
  7. AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicals
  8. AHCCHM307Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
  9. AHCECR302Collect and preserve biological samples
  10. AHCECR303Implement biological reintroduction works
  11. AHCECR306Conduct photography for fieldwork
  12. AHCECR311Implement ecosystem reconstruction works
  13. AHCEXP303Prepare and use explosives
  14. AHCEXP304Identify and select explosive products
  15. AHCFAU303Respond to wildlife emergencies
  16. AHCFAU501Manage fauna populations
  17. AHCFIR202Assist with planned burning
  18. AHCIRG436Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection program
  19. AHCLPW307 (has a prerequisite)Perform restricted diving for scientific purposes
  20. AHCLPW309Operate remotely piloted system for conservation work
  21. AHCLPW313Undertake sampling and testing of water
  22. AHCLSC311Set out site for construction works
  23. AHCLSC318Erect timber structures and features
  24. AHCMAR306Operate mobile underwater vehicles
  25. AHCMOM213Operate and maintain chainsaws
  26. AHCMOM301Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair
  27. AHCMOM305Operate specialised machinery and equipment
  28. AHCMOM315Operate chemical application machinery and equipment
  29. AHCNRM301Establish an Australian native stingless bee colony
  30. AHCOCM302 (has a prerequisite)Work with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Island Community or organisation
  31. AHCOCM303Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait cultural protocols
  32. AHCPGD307Implement a plant establishment program
  33. AHCPGD310Implement a landscape maintenance program
  34. AHCPGD311Conduct operational inspection of park facilities
  35. AHCPGD312Implement a maintenance program for an aquatic environment
  36. AHCPMG302Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
  37. AHCPMG306Determine pest control techniques
  38. AHCPMG308Implement pest management strategies
  39. AHCPMG402Ensure compliance with pest legislation
  40. AHCSAW303Construct conservation earthworks
  41. AHCSAW304Implement erosion and sediment control measures
  42. AHCSAW402Set out conservation earthworks
  43. AHCSPO312Sample seed before and after processing
  44. AHCWRK314Monitor weather conditions
  45. AHCWRK315Respond to emergencies
  46. AHCWRK316Respond to rescue incidents
  47. AHCWRK317Coordinate work site activities
  48. AHCWRK321Provide on-job training support
  49. BSBPMG427Apply project procurement procedures
  50. BSBTEC301Design and produce business documents
  51. CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
  52. CPPSSI2012Assist in collecting basic spatial data
  53. CPPSSI2013Store and retrieve basic spatial data
  54. CPPSSI3011Produce basic maps
  55. CPPSSI4035Apply GIS software to spatial problems
  56. FWPCOT3301Trim trees using a pole saw
  57. FWPCOT3325Operate four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads
  58. FWPCOT3326Recover four wheel drive vehicle
  59. FWPCOT3329Perform complex four wheel drive operations
  60. FWPNSY3002Extract, clean, store and despatch tree seeds
  61. HLTAID011Provide First Aid
  62. HLTAID013Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site
  63. HLTAID015Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
  64. MARI003Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metres
  65. MARK007Handle a vessel up to 12 metres
  66. MSL974034Perform biological procedures
  67. MSL975073 (has a prerequisite)Perform laboratory-based ecological techniques
  68. PUAEMR005Treat operational risk
  69. PUAEMR006Assess operational risk
  70. PUAFIR017Work safely around aircraft
  71. PUAFIR204 (has a prerequisite)Respond to wildfire
  72. PUAFIR210Prevent injury
  73. PUAOIL202Use basic equipment operations for oil spill response
  74. PUAOIL303Apply health, safety and risk controls when working on oiled shorelines
  75. PUAOIL304Use advanced equipment operations for oil spill response
  76. RIICAR301DRehabilitate exploration site
  77. RIIENV401ESupervise dust and noise control
  78. RIIMEX201ESuppress dust in open-cut environments
  79. RIIMPO206DConduct bulk water truck operations
  80. SFICRO302Conduct crocodile surveys
  81. SFICRO305Prepare to work with crocodiles
  82. SFICRO306Work safely in crocodile habitats
  83. SISOSCB001SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres
  84. SISOSCB006 (has a prerequisite)Perform diver rescues
  85. SITTGDE014Work as a guide
  86. TLIC0023Operate four wheel drive vehicle

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

PREREQUISITES

  • AHCFIR301 Undertake burning — prerequisite: AHCFIR202 Assist with planned burning
  • AHCOCM302 Work with an — prerequisite: AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
  • AHCOCM304 Implement — prerequisite: AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols
  • AHCLPW307 Perform restricted — prerequisite: SISOSCB001 SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres; SISOSCB006 Perform diver rescues *; HLTAID011 Provide First Aid; HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
  • MSL975073 Perform — prerequisite: MSL974034 Perform biological procedures
  • PUAFIR008 Operate aerial — prerequisite: PUAFIR017 Work safely around aircraft
  • PUAFIR204 Respond to wildfire — prerequisite: PUAFIR210 Prevent injury
  • PUAFIR303 Suppress wildfire — prerequisite: PUAFIR204 Respond to wildfire *
  • SISOSCB006 Perform diver — prerequisite: SISOSCB001 SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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