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Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management

This qualification covers skilled work in conservation and land management, often in operational, supervisory or technical roles. Work areas can include Indigenous land management, ecosystem restoration, parks, wildlife, coastal and marine areas, and water and catchment management. People already doing this work could have their experience counted through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
AHC51116 Diploma of Conservation and Land Management (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People working in parks, land care or natural resource management who lead projects or teams and want their skills formally recognised.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Park ranger
  • Environmental officer
  • Landcare manager
  • Natural resource manager
  • Indigenous land manager

Qualification structure

10 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 4 units selected from Group A. Remaining 6 electives can be selected from Group A, Group B and 2 units can be selected from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Elective units

77 units

Group A Electives

  1. AHCCSW501 (has a prerequisite)Survey and report on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait
  2. AHCECR501Manage natural areas on a rural property
  3. AHCECR502Conduct biological surveys
  4. AHCECR503Design an ecological restoration project
  5. AHCECR504Manage implementation of ecological restoration programs
  6. AHCECR505Plan river restoration works
  7. AHCECR506Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies
  8. AHCFIR503Plan and evaluate burning for fuel, ecological and cultural resource management
  9. AHCLPW504Assess land use applications for legislative compliance
  10. AHCLPW506Develop a management plan for a designated area
  11. AHCLPW507Implement natural and cultural resource management plans
  12. AHCLPW602Coordinate the preparation of a regional resource management plan
  13. AHCNRM512Investigate suspected breaches of natural resource management legislation
  14. AHCNRM603Implement a monitoring, evaluation and reporting program
  15. AHCNRM605Develop a monitoring, evaluation and reporting program
  16. AHCOCM303Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols
  17. AHCOCM501Conduct field research into natural and cultural resources
  18. AHCOCM502Develop conservation strategies for cultural resources
  19. AHCOCM503Manage restoration of cultural places
  20. AHCOCM504Develop strategies for on Country management
  21. AHCOCM505Map relationship of business organisation to culture and Country
  22. AHCOCM506Operate within Community cultures and goals
  23. AHCOCM507Propose a negotiated outcome for a given area of Country
  24. AHCOCM508Plan for successful cultural practice at work
  25. AHCOCM601Manage cultural processes in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander organisation
  26. AHCPCM510Collect and classify plants
  27. AHCPMG401Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan
  28. AHCPMG413Define the pest problem
  29. AHCPMG501Develop a regional pest management plan
  30. AHCPMG506Manage the implementation of legislation
  31. AHCPMG508Develop a system to monitor and evaluate the pest management plan
  32. AHCSAW503Plan conservation earthworks
  33. AHCSAW504Design control measures and structures
  34. AHCSAW505Plan erosion and sediment control measures
  35. LGAPLA005Protect heritage and cultural assets
  36. MSS024032Document simple geological information for a site
  37. NWPIRR005Develop and review a surface water plan
  38. NWPIRR006Develop and review an irrigation system plan
  39. NWPIRR007Implement and coordinate a surface water plan
  40. NWPSOU006Develop and manage a flood plan
  41. NWPSOU007Implement and coordinate a catchment plan
  42. SISXRES001Conduct sustainable work practices in open spaces
  43. SITTGDE013Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture

Group B Electives

  1. AHCBER504Manage the implementation of a biosecurity emergency control program
  2. AHCBUS511Manage enterprise staff requirements
  3. AHCBUS514Negotiate and monitor contracts
  4. AHCBUS515Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders
  5. AHCBUS518Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports
  6. AHCFAU501Manage fauna populations
  7. AHCFIR504Manage wildfire hazard reduction programs
  8. AHCMOM501Manage machinery and equipment
  9. AHCMOM502Implement a machinery management system
  10. AHCNRM503Support the implementation of waterways strategies
  11. AHCNRM504Interpret and report on catchment hydrology
  12. AHCNRM505Provide technical advice on sustainable catchment management
  13. AHCNRM509Develop a coastal rehabilitation strategy
  14. AHCNRM510Develop a water quality monitoring program
  15. AHCNRM511Plan and monitor works projects in catchments and waterways
  16. AHCPGD506Manage parks and reserves
  17. AHCPGD510Conduct comprehensive inspection of park facilities
  18. AHCPMG412Develop a pest management plan
  19. AHCSOL506Manage erosion and sediment control
  20. AHCWAT505Purchase and sell temporary water for irrigated agriculture and horticulture
  21. AHCWAT506Identify carryover water or continuous accounting
  22. AHCWHS503Manage workplace health and safety processes
  23. AHCWRK506Collect and manage data
  24. AHCWRK517Interpret legislation
  25. AHCWRK518Provide specialist advice to clients
  26. AHCWRK520Develop workplace policy and procedures for environment and sustainability
  27. BSBPMG430Undertake project work
  28. BSBWHS513Lead WHS risk management
  29. BSBWHS518Manage WHS hazards associated with maintenance and use of plant
  30. CPPSSI5064Conduct complex spatial data analysis
  31. MSS025029 (has a prerequisite)Perform sampling and testing for site contamination
  32. SITTPPD013Develop interpretive activities
  33. SITTPPD018Develop environmentally sustainable tourism operations
  34. TLIR0004Negotiate a contract

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

PREREQUISITES

  • AHCCSW501 Survey and report on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural sites — prerequisite: AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols
  • MSS025029 Perform sampling and testing for site contamination — prerequisite: MSS024032 Document simple geological information for a site

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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