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Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

This qualification covers skilled or supervisor roles in conservation and land care. It can focus on areas such as Indigenous land management, ecosystem management, pest control or fire management, and includes site checks for ecological restoration. 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
AHC40920 Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Senior conservation workers and supervisors who want a qualification for their skills and experience.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Conservation supervisor
  • Senior conservation worker
  • Landcare supervisor
  • Weed management supervisor
  • Parks and wildlife supervisor

Qualification structure

12 units in total. Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows: At least 3 units must be selected from Group A. Remaining units may be selected from Group A or B or C and up to 4 units may be selected from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Elective Group C can only be selected if required as a prerequisite. Where First Aid training is required, the current unit must be imported using the import rules above.

Core units

2 units
  1. AHCECR308Conduct a site inspection for ecological restoration
  2. AHCWHS402Maintain workplace health and safety processes

Elective units

79 units

Group A

  1. AHCBUS407Cost a project
  2. AHCBUS410Report on a project
  3. AHCECR401Supervise ecological restoration works
  4. AHCECR402Plan the implementation of revegetation works
  5. AHCLPW406Supervise the monitoring of biodiversity
  6. AHCLPW408Implement land and sea management practices
  7. AHCLPW409Inspect and monitor culturally significant places
  8. AHCLPW410Produce maps for land management purposes
  9. AHCOCM401Protect places of cultural significance
  10. AHCOCM402Report on place of potential cultural significance
  11. AHCOCM403Contribute to a proposal for a negotiated outcome related to Country
  12. AHCPMG401Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan
  13. AHCPMG409Implement a pest management plan
  14. AHCPMG412Develop a pest management plan
  15. AHCPMG413Define the pest problem
  16. AHCSAW402Set out conservation earthworks
  17. AHCSAW404Supervise implementation of conservation earthworks plans
  18. AHCWRK409Supervise work routines and staff performance
  19. MSS024032Document simple geological information for a site
  20. PUAFIR402 (has a prerequisite)Conduct simple prescribed burns

Group B

  1. AHCBER403Plan and supervise control activities on infected premises
  2. AHCBER404Conduct field surveillance for a biosecurity emergency response
  3. AHCBIO401Plan and implement a biosecurity program
  4. AHCBUS403Prepare project acquittal
  5. AHCBUS408Operate within a budget framework
  6. AHCCCF417Obtain and manage sponsorship
  7. AHCCCF418Contribute to association governance
  8. AHCCCF419Present proposed courses of action at a meeting
  9. AHCCCF420Facilitate ongoing group development
  10. AHCCCF421Develop approaches to include cultural and human diversity
  11. AHCCCF422Coordinate events to support group purpose
  12. AHCCHM404Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals
  13. AHCCHM405Plan and implement a chemical use program
  14. AHCLPW407Process applications for changes in land use
  15. AHCLSC404Supervise landscape project works
  16. AHCMOM402Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment
  17. AHCOCM404Record and document Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community history
  18. AHCOCM405Develop work practices to accommodate cultural identity
  19. AHCPCM404Recommend plants and cultural practices
  20. AHCPGD404Plan a plant establishment program
  21. AHCPMG402Ensure compliance with pest legislation
  22. AHCPMG501Develop a regional pest management plan
  23. AHCPMG502Investigate a pest control failure
  24. AHCPMG508Develop a system to monitor and evaluate the pest management plan
  25. AHCSOL409Supervise acid sulphate soil remediation and management projects
  26. AHCWRK404Implement quality assurance procedures
  27. AHCWRK406Develop community networks
  28. AHCWRK407Promote community programs
  29. AHCWRK408Provide information on issues and policies
  30. BSBINS401Analyse and present research information
  31. BSBLDR414Lead team effectiveness
  32. BSBPMG428Apply project life cycle management process
  33. BSBPMG430Undertake project work
  34. CHCCDE018Develop and implement community programs
  35. FWPNSY3002Extract, clean, store and despatch tree seeds
  36. LGACOR007Conduct community consultations
  37. MSL913004Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
  38. MSMSUP280Manage conflict at work
  39. PSPPCY014Support policy implementation
  40. PUACOM012Liaise with media at a local level
  41. PUAFIR203 (has a prerequisite)Respond to urban fire
  42. PUAFIR204 (has a prerequisite)Respond to wildfire
  43. PUAFIR207 (has a prerequisite)Operate breathing apparatus open circuit
  44. PUAFIR210Prevent injury
  45. PUAFIR302 (has a prerequisite)Suppress urban fire
  46. PUAFIR303 (has a prerequisite)Suppress wildfire
  47. PUALAW001Protect and preserve incident scene
  48. PUAOPE015Conduct briefings and debriefings
  49. PUAOPE016 (has a prerequisite)Manage a multi-team sector
  50. SFICRO401Manage minor crocodile incidents in the wild
  51. SFICRO403Capture, transport and release crocodiles
  52. SITTGDE019Research and share information on Australian Indigenous cultures
  53. SITTGDE020Prepare specialised interpretive content on flora, fauna and landscape
  54. SITTGDE022Prepare specialised interpretive content on cultural and heritage environments
  55. SITTPPD013Develop interpretive activities
  56. SITXCCS010Provide visitor information
  57. TAEDEL311Provide work skill instruction
  58. TLIR4002Source goods/services and evaluate contractors

Group C Prerequisite Unit

  1. HLTAID011Provide First Aid

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

PREREQUISITES

  • PUAFIR203 Respond to urban fire — prerequisite: PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit*
  • PUAFIR204 Respond to wildfire — prerequisite: PUAFIR210 Prevent injury
  • PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus — prerequisite: PUAFIR210 Prevent injury
  • PUAFIR302 Suppress urban fire — prerequisite: HLTAID011 Provide First Aid; PUAFIR203 Respond to urban fire *
  • PUAFIR303 Suppress wildfire — prerequisite: PUAFIR204 Respond to wildfire *
  • PUAFIR402 Conduct simple prescribed — prerequisite: PUAFIR303 Suppress wildfire *
  • PUAOPE016 Manage a multi-team sector — prerequisite: PUAFIR302 Suppress urban fire * OR; PUAFIR303 Suppress wildfire *

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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