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Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

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Great news, this course is included in Fee-Free TAFE.

To be eligible for a Fee-Free place you must be:

a resident of Tasmania or working in Tasmania
an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, an eligible VISA holder, and
of working age

Please see the Eligibility criteria below to check if you're eligible.

Fee-Free TAFE and vocational education is a joint initiative of the Australian and Tasmania Governments providing tuition-free training places to students wanting to train, retrain or upskill.

AHC31421

Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

Course overview

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Locations

North
Alanvale

North West
Burnie

South
Clarence

Attendance options

Full-time
Part-time

Study type

Apprentices/Trainees
Mixed Learning
Workplace

Tuition Fees

Subsidised $ 2,470.00
Concession* $ 390.00
Commercial $ 15,000.00
Fee-Free TAFE NO FEE
Fees & payment guide

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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Combine your passion for Conservation and Ecosystem Management with this nationally recognised qualification and gain a vocational outcome in the Conservation and Ecosystem Management industry.

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.

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 and degraded sites. They contribute to the preservation and maintenance of wildlife and their habitat in the natural ecosystem, parks and reserves.

Your core training will also cover work health and safety practices and ecological and cultural site inspections, and you will have the opportunity to gain practical hands- on experience in a range of conservation, restoration and land management activities.

On successful completion of this course you will be equipped with the skills you need to seek employment across a wide variety of roles in the Conservation and Ecosystem Management industry.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type
North
Alanvale	16 Jan 2023 - 23 Dec 2024	Part-time You can commence this course at any time as long as you work or volunteer in the conservation and land management sector.	Workplace	Apply now
South
Clarence	16 Jan 2023 - 23 Dec 2024	Part-time You can commence this course at any time as long as you work or volunteer in the conservation and land management sector.	Workplace	Apply now
North West
Burnie	16 Jan 2023 - 23 Dec 2024	Part-time You can commence this course at any time as long as you work or volunteer in the conservation and land management sector.	Workplace	Apply now

Fee-Free TAFE eligibility

Fee-free TAFE is a joint initiative of the Australian and Tasmanian Governments, providing tuition-free* training places to students wanting to train, retrain or upskill.

To be eligible for Fee-free TAFE, people must at the time of enrolment:

a resident of Tasmania or working in Tasmania
an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible VISA holder, and
of working age.

Applicants must also meet any specific entry requirements for individual courses.

First Nations Australians, young people (17-24), people out of work or receiving income support, unpaid carers, women facing economic insecurity, women undertaking study in non-traditional fields and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Note: People studying within the education system (up to Year 12), or undertaking a traineeship or apprenticeship are not eligible.

*Your tuition fees are covered; however you may need to cover costs such as textbooks, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

Any additional fees will be identified in course specific information.

The number of Fee-Free places on offer at TasTAFE are determined by the Australian and Tasmanian Governments.

Entry

This course has the following essential entry requirements:

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a AHC31421 - Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

Core units
AHCECR309	Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works
AHCWHS301	Contribute to work health and safety processes

Elective units
AHCBIO303	Apply biosecurity measures
AHCCHM304	Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307	Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCECR301	Maintain native ecosystem areas
AHCECR305	Collect native seed
AHCECR307	Read and interpret maps
AHCFAU302	Identify fauna in the field
AHCLPW310	Supervise park visitor activities
AHCLPW313	Undertake sampling and testing of water
AHCLSC318	Erect timber structures and features
AHCMOM202	Operate tractors
AHCMOM213	Operate and maintain chainsaws
AHCMOM216	Operate side by side utility vehicles
AHCMOM217	Operate quad bikes
AHCMOM302	Perform machinery maintenance
AHCMOM304	Operate machinery and equipment
AHCNSY207	Undertake propagation activities
AHCPCM202	Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens
AHCPCM204	Recognise plants
AHCPCM303	Identify plant specimens
AHCPGD307	Implement a plant establishment program
AHCPGD311	Conduct operational inspection of park facilities
AHCPMG301	Control weeds
AHCPMG302	Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCWRK309	Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
AHCWRK311	Conduct site inspections
BSBINS401	Analyse and present research information
BSBTEC201	Use business software applications
BSBTEC301	Design and produce business documents
CPPSSI3011	Produce basic maps
FWPCOT2266	Operate brush cutter
FWPCOT3325	Operate four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads
FWPCOT3326	Recover four wheel drive vehicle
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid
SITTGDE013	Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture

Information Session

Career opportunities

Indigenous land management
Ecological restoration
Local Government Workers
Invasive weeds officer
Natural Resource management
Land, parks and wildlife management
Mined land rehabilitation
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Career opportunities

Indigenous land management
Ecological restoration
Local Government Workers
Invasive weeds officer
Natural Resource management
Land, parks and wildlife management
Mined land rehabilitation
Summer ranger

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