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Course Overview

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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:

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• 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.

 

AHC31421 CERTIFICATE III IN CONSERVATION AND ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT

• AHCWHS301             Contribute to work health & safety processes (Core)

• AHCECR309               Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works (Core)

• AHCWRK309             Apply environmentally sustainable work practices (C)

• AHCBIO301                Identify and report signs of unusual disease or pest (H)

• AHCCHM307             Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases (H)

• AHCCHM304             Transport and store chemicals (H)

• AHCMOM304           Operate machinery and equipment (D/G)

• AHCPMG301             Control weeds (B/E)

• AHCPMG302             Control Plant pest, diseases and disorders (B/E)

• AHCPCM303              Identify plant specimens (B/C)

• AHCWRK311             Conduct site inspections (D)

• BSBTEC301                Design and produce business documents (H)

• BSBWHS308              Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control processes (I)

• BSBWHS332X            Apply infection prevention and control procedures to own work activities (I)

• AHCBIO203                Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity (I)

• AHCECR306               Conduct photography for fieldwork (H)

 

AHC31421 CERTIFICATE III IN CONSERVATION AND ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT (ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION)

• AHCWHS301       Contribute to work health & safety processes (Core)

• AHCECR309       Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works (Core)

• AHCWRK309       Apply environmentally sustainable work practices (C)

• AHCBIO301         Identify and report signs of unusual disease or pest (I)

• AHCCHM307       Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases (I)

• AHCCHM304       Transport and store chemicals (I)

• HLTAID011          Provide First Aid (I)

• AHCECR301       Maintain native ecosystem areas (A/B/C/H)

• AHCECR307       Read and interpret maps (B/C)

• AHCPMG301       Control weeds (B/E)

• AHCPMG302       Control Plant pest, diseases and disorders (B/E/I)

• AHCECR305       Collect Native Seed (B)

• AHCPCM303       Identify plant specimens (B/C/H)

• AHCWRK311       Conduct site inspections (D)

• BSBTEC301        Design and produce business documents (I)

• AHCFAU202        Recognise Fauna (IMPORT)

 

AHC31421 CERTIFICATE III IN CONSERVATION AND ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT (PEST CONTROLLER)

• AHCWHS301       Contribute to work health & safety processes (Core)

• AHCECR309       Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works (Core)

• AHCWRK309       Apply environmentally sustainable work practices (C)

• AHCBIO301         Identify and report signs of unusual disease or pest (I)

• AHCCHM307       Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases (I)

• AHCCHM304       Transport and store chemicals (I)

• AHCMOM304      Operate machinery and equipment (D/G/H)

• HLTAID011          Provide First Aid (I)

• AHCPMG301       Control weeds (B/E)

• AHCPMG302       Control Plant pest, diseases and disorders (B/E/I)

• AHCPMG305       Survey Pests (E)

• AHCPMG306       Determine Pest control techniques (E/I)

• AHCPMG308       Implement pest management strategies (E/I)

• AHCPMG312       Apply poison baits for vertebrate pest control in rural and environmental landscapes (E)

• AHCWRK311       Conduct site inspections (D)

• AHCBIO203         Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity (IMPORT)

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Entry Requirements / Pre-Requisites

Not Applicable

 

Qualification Structuring Rules

o achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

• 16 units of competency:

• 2 core units plus

• 14 elective units

 

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:

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• 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:

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• 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 qualification would read, for example, Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Indigenous Land Management and Conservation Earthworks).

 

Delivery Options

Face to face, workplace assisted and remote delivery support strategies available.

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Course Duration: 

12 Months tailored depending on student & client requirements. Options include Student Self-Paced Workbook and Project Delivery supported by ongoing Trainer/Assessor Assistance, worksite workshop delivery linked to worksite operational employment activities supported by Trainer/Assessor visits. Each client’s requirements being considered, some homework activity and student time management will be important to ensure we maintain the volume of learning requirements on this qualification. 12 Months can be extended by the student through an application process.

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Cost

Cost is determined based on the individual student requirements, assessment strategy and any potential funding applicable.

As an indicative guide the following options are available with this program:

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·        Qld User Choice Program Eligible - Yes (See User Choice Details)

·        Qld Certificate III Guarantee Eligible Program - Yes

·        Non-Funded Full Course Fee - $5010.00

·        RPL Assessment - (Available based on individual student circumstances and will vary depending on number of units you successfully gain recognition for, the fee structure of the course and any assessment or gap training requirements. You will be provided with an approximate cost based on your RPL application and agreed course training plan)

 

Full details of fees and charges are available from Ballistic Training Solutions by contacting one of our consultants to discuss your individual requirements.

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Award

On successful completion you will receive a AHC31421 Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management nationally recognised qualification. In the event that you do not successfully complete the entire program, you will be awarded nationally recognised Statement of Attainments for each successfully completed Unit in the Qualification.

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Education Pathways

AHC31421 Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management is in the Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package and links to further advanced studies such as the AHC51120 Diploma of Conservation & Ecosystem Management, or a range of post graduate study areas. 

 

Occupational Pathways

Park Ranger/Wildlife Officer/ Primary Producer/ Research Officer/ Pest Management Specialist

 

Where to from here

If you are currently employed in the Conservation and Land Management field looking to upgrade your skills or looking to change industry and take up a new career in the Environmental Conservation field contact the Team at Ballistic Training Today!