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Fee Free Tafe

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Great news, this course is included in Fee-Free TAFE for courses commencing in 2023.

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.

Locations

  • Alanvale
  • Burnie
  • Clarence

Attendance options

  • Full-time
  • Part-time

Study type

  • Apprentices/Trainees
  • Mixed Learning
  • Workplace
$

2024 Tuition fees

  • Subsidised $ 2,605.00
  • Concession* $ 390.00
  • Commercial $ 15,825.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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.

Information sessions

CampusDateLocationTimesRegister
South
ClarenceMonday, 30th Oct 2023Room K3.02, K Block, 4a Bounty Street, Warrane Tas 7018
1:30pm
North West
BurnieMonday, 30th Oct 2023Room E1.29, E Block, 41-43 Mooreville Road, Burnie Tas 7320
1:30pm
Online Information Session
OnlineMonday, 30th Oct 2023Online Information Session
2pm

Locations, dates & times

CampusDateAttendance/DurationStudy type
North West
Burnie16 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.

WorkplaceApply now

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

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

We’re here to help…

At TasTAFE, we understand that everyone's journey is different and sometimes you might need some extra support to achieve your study or career goals.

Whether you are at the very start of your training, returning to study after a long break, or looking to upskill in a specific area, we're here to help you to be successful in your chosen field of study, apprenticeship or traineeship.

Our student support services are available for all students, and aim to provide the support you need to make your learning experience just that little bit easier.

Find out more about what support is available