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Overview

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

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.

Qualification:

 Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management AHC31424

Course No:

 C3-BD83

Campus:

 CIT Bruce 

Duration:

 This qualification can be completed in 1 year attending 2 days per week or 2 years attending 1 day per week.

Cost Info:

Further information about fees is available at Course fees and assistance

Indicative Cost:

 ACT Apprentice/Trainee
- Subsidised Fee - $5,000
- Full Fee - $14,000
- ASBA Fee - $350

Likely Job Outcome:
  • Indigenous land management
  • Ecological restoration
  • Land, parks and wildlife management
  • Pest controller
  • Conservation earthworks
  • Marine
  • Fire
  • Mined land rehabilitation

Application Type:

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Additional Information

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

  • 16 units of competency:
    • 2 core units plus
    • 14 elective units

Students will require a computer or device capable of accessing eLearn and other required online materials and to bring to all classes.

Entry Requirements

Have a suitable level of fitness (students must be able to lift and carry lawn maintenance equipment including (but not limited to), pushing and pulling machinery, lifting and carrying products and equipment up to 20kg and similar physical activities).

Skills Recognition

To study any course at CIT (excluding non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

Literacy Skills Information

We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 3 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your course of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this course. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with the lower level course. Please visit Foundation Skills.

Transition Information

Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.

Subject Cancellations/Changes

To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.


Subject Information

Complete 16 subjects

Core: Complete all 2

  • AHCECR309   Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works
    • CIT Code: HORT1375
      Cost: Standard $250.00
      Apprentice $250.00
      Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect a site for ecological, biosecurity, cultural and heritage risk and report discrepancies in planned works prior to commencing works. The unit applies to individuals who work in conservation and land management under broad supervision. They take responsibility for their own work and use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AHCWHS302   Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
    • CIT Code: HORT1404
      Cost: Standard $150.00
      Apprentice $150.00
      Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to workplace health and safety procedures, including applying policies and procedures, assisting in hazard identification and risk control, and observing safe practices during work operations. The unit applies to individuals who contribute to workplace health and safety processes under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements. NOTES: 1. The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the model WHS Laws have not been implemented, registered training organisations (RTOs) are advised to contextualise this unit of competency by referring to existing WHS legislative requirements. 2. The model WHS laws include the model WHS Act, model WHS Regulations, and model WHS Codes of Practice. See Safe Work Australia for further information. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil

Electives: Complete 14

  • AHCINF307   Plan and construct conventional fencing
    • CIT Code: HORT1449
      Cost: Standard $380.00
      Apprentice $380.00
      Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and construct conventional fencing. The unit applies to individuals who construct conventional fencing under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements and manufacturer specifications. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AHCPCM303   Identify plant specimens
    • CIT Code: HORT1168
      Cost: Standard $250.00
      Apprentice $250.00
      Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect plant specimens and describe the features and attributes of a plant for the purpose of plant identification and providing information to a client or organisation. The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AHCWRK320   Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
    • CIT Code: HORT1405
      Cost: Standard $220.00
      Apprentice $220.00
      Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply environmentally sustainable work practices. The unit applies to individuals who apply environmentally sustainable work practices under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements and sustainability and biosecurity practices. No licencing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AHCSAW202   Recognise landforms and soil types
    • CIT Code: HORT1376
      Cost: Standard $280.00
      Apprentice $280.00
      Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise commonly encountered landforms and soil, their origins and human and natural influences on their degradation. The unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AHCFAU302   Identify fauna in the field
    • CIT Code: HORT1377
      Cost: Standard $280.00
      Apprentice $280.00
      Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to observe fauna characteristics for identification in the field using reference material. This is not an animal surveying unit; it focuses on observation skills and the identification of fauna from these observations. The unit applies to individuals who work in the conservation and ecosystem management industry under broad supervision and who take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AHCSAW304   Implement erosion and sediment control measures
    • CIT Code: HORT1378
      Cost: Standard $360.00
      Apprentice $360.00
      Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct, install and maintain a range of measures specified on erosion and sediment control plans. The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work, including limited responsibility for the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AHCECR305   Collect native seed
    • CIT Code: HORT1379
      Cost: Standard $280.00
      Apprentice $280.00
      Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect, treat and store seed for native revegetation projects. The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources to collect seed in a bush environment. Legislation, regulations and by-laws relating to the collection and removal of plant materials from public and private land apply nationally and in some states, territories and jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the local, relevant authority
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AHCECR301   Maintain native ecosystem areas
    • CIT Code: HORT1380
      Cost: Standard $280.00
      Apprentice $280.00
      Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and implement maintenance work within native ecosystem areas. The unit applies to individuals who work on land management projects under broad supervision and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AHCLPW313   Undertake sampling and testing of water
    • CIT Code: HORT1381
      Cost: Standard $360.00
      Apprentice $360.00
      Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and carry out sampling and testing of water quality as part of a monitoring program. The unit applies to individuals who work in the land management sector. They work under broad direction and use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for problem solving. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AHCLSC318   Erect timber structures and features
    • CIT Code: HORT1391
      Cost: Standard $510.00
      Apprentice $510.00
      Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to erect timber structures and features as a component of landscape project works, including preparing for work, setting out and preparing site, preparing and cutting timber components, assembling and erecting structure, checking and cleaning up site.The unit applies to individuals who erect timber structures and features under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AHCPMG301   Control weeds
    • CIT Code: HORT642
      Cost: Standard $360.00
      Apprentice $360.00
      Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and coordinate weed control activities. This unit applies to workers in agriculture, horticulture or land management-based enterprises who are required to carry out the control of weed infestations using cultural, biological and chemical methods to provide effective, economical control of weeds while minimising damage to the environment.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AHCMOM305   Operate specialised machinery and equipment
    • CIT Code: HORT664
      Cost: Standard $360.00
      Apprentice $360.00
      Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate specialised machinery and equipment. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety requirements manufacturer's specifications and sustainability practices. This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AHCWRK317   Coordinate work site activities
    • CIT Code: HORT1416
      Cost: Standard $360.00
      Apprentice $360.00
      Description: Not Available
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • SITTGDE013   Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture
    • CIT Code: YURA105
      Cost: Standard $280.00
      Apprentice $280.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to share information about a specific local Australian Indigenous culture. It is this localised focus that distinguishes this unit from SITTGDE019 Research and share information on Australian Indigenous cultures.The unit recognises that there is no single Australian Indigenous culture and emphasises the importance of local cultural knowledge, appropriate behaviour and local community consultation.This unit applies to those people who are able to share local Australian Indigenous cultural knowledge with others. They may work at many different levels, as cultural knowledge has no direct relationship with organisational levels of responsibility.The local Australian Indigenous cultural knowledge necessary to achieve competency in this unit may only be accessible to those individuals who identify as elders or who are authorised by local elders on behalf of their communities. There are many different Australian Indigenous language groups in Australia, therefore the focus of cultural interpretation will vary and should ultimately be decided in consultation with elders on behalf of the local community.Tour guides, residing anywhere in Australia, are required to undertake training and assessment prescribed by Parks Australia to guide within Kakadu and Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Parks in the Northern Territory.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.When working in Queensland, all guides, regardless of their place of residence, are subject to the Queensland Tourism Services Act 2003.No other occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil

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More Information

For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au