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This qualification provides the skills and knowledge required for work in a defined context and/or for further study in conservation and ecosystem management. Work would be carried out under general guidance and supervision.
The qualification enables individuals to select and develop basic factual, technical and procedural knowledge in conservation and ecosystem management for Indigenous land management, lands, parks and wildlife services and the restoration and rehabilitation of ecosystems.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. Users are advised that individual elective units selected may have licensing, legislative or certification requirements and are advised to check the units individually for these requirements.
The Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (National Code: AHC21024) provides the skills and knowledge required for work in defined conservation and ecosystem management contexts or for further study. Work is typically conducted under general guidance and supervision.
This qualification enables individuals to develop fundamental factual, technical, and procedural knowledge relevant to Indigenous land management, parks and wildlife services, and ecosystem restoration and rehabilitation.
Licensing & Certification:
No licensing, legislative, or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. However, some elective units may have specific requirements. Students are advised to check individual units for these.
Course Information
Study Area: Conservation and Land Management
Study Level: Certificate II
Study Type: Local, Part-time
Course Duration: 2 years
Class Days: Thursday and Friday
Campus: Wongutha CAPS
Fees
No fees required. Funding is provided through Commonwealth and State grants and ABSTUDY via Centrelink.
Pathways
Further Study:
This qualification offers pathways to:
AHC31424 Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Employment Opportunities:
Provides pathways to work in horticulture and conservation-related roles in parks, gardens, shires, and Indigenous land management.
Entry Requirements
Physical Requirements:
• Lift and carry
• Bend and kneel
• Operate tools and machinery
• Work outdoors for extended periods in various weather conditions
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Available upon request.
Accreditation
This course is governmentally accredited and nationally recognised. Aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) – Level 2.
Units of Competency
Packaging rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
15 units of competency:
2 core units plus
13 elective units.
Core Units:
· AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes
· AHCWRK211 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Elective Units (subject to change):
· AHCPCM204 Recognise plants
· AHCPMG201 Treat weeds
· AHCFIR202 Assist with planned burning
· PUAFIR210 Prevent injury
· AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment
· AHCMOM205 Operate vehicles
· AHCPGD207 Plant trees and shrubs
· AHCINF206 Install, maintain and repair farm fencing
· AHCINF207 Maintain properties and structures
· AHCLSC210 Install tree protection devices
· AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws
· HLTAID011 Provide first aid
· RIISAM203E Use hand and power tools