Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management

AHC51120

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge required for skilled and paraprofessional work in conservation and ecosystem management. Workers with this qualification perform in operational managerial and/or technical positions often with specialist skills and knowledge in a range of sectors.

Examples of areas of specialisation include:

  • Indigenous land management
  • ecosystem restoration, rehabilitation and renewal
  • conservation works
  • parks management and/or administration
  • wildlife management
  • marine and/or coastal management
  • water and catchment management.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Boost (general)
      • Career Boost (traineeship)

      *To be eligible for this funding, you have to do a traineeship.

      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    This traineeship is available:

    • Conservation Worker Level 5

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through traineeship:
      4 years
    • Qualification only:
      1–2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Assess land use applications for legislative compliance Elective
Collect and classify plants Elective
Collect and manage data Elective
Conduct biological surveys Elective
Conduct complex spatial data analysis Elective
Conduct comprehensive inspection of park facilities Elective
Conduct field research into natural and cultural resources Elective
Conduct sustainable work practices in open spaces Elective
Coordinate the preparation of a regional resource management plan Elective
Define the pest problem Elective
Design an ecological restoration project Elective
Design control measures and structures Elective
Develop a coastal rehabilitation strategy Elective
Develop a management plan for a designated area Elective
Develop a monitoring, evaluation and reporting program Elective
Develop a pest management plan Elective
Develop a regional pest management plan Elective
Develop a system to monitor and evaluate the pest management plan Elective
Develop a water quality monitoring program Elective
Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies Elective
Develop and manage a flood plan Elective
Develop and review a surface water plan Elective
Develop and review an irrigation system plan Elective
Develop conservation strategies for cultural resources Elective
Develop environmentally sustainable tourism operations Elective
Develop interpretive activities Elective
Develop strategies for on Country management Elective
Develop workplace policy and procedures for environment and sustainability Elective
Document simple geological information for a site Elective
Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols Elective
Identify carryover water or continuous accounting Elective
Implement a machinery management system Elective
Implement a monitoring, evaluation and reporting program Elective
Implement and coordinate a catchment plan Elective
Implement and coordinate a surface water plan Elective
Implement natural and cultural resource management plans Elective
Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan Elective
Interpret and report on catchment hydrology Elective
Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture Elective
Interpret legislation Elective
Investigate suspected breaches of natural resource management legislation Elective
Lead WHS risk management Elective
Manage cultural processes in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander organisation Elective
Manage enterprise staff requirements Elective
Manage erosion and sediment control Elective
Manage fauna populations Elective
Manage implementation of ecological restoration programs Elective
Manage machinery and equipment Elective
Manage natural areas on a rural property Elective
Manage parks and reserves Elective
Manage restoration of cultural places Elective
Manage the implementation of a biosecurity emergency control program Elective
Manage the implementation of legislation Elective
Manage WHS hazards associated with maintenance and use of plant Elective
Manage wildfire hazard reduction programs Elective
Manage workplace health and safety processes Elective
Map relationship of business organisation to culture and Country Elective
Negotiate a contract Elective
Negotiate and monitor contracts Elective
Operate within Community cultures and goals Elective
Perform sampling and testing for site contamination Elective
Plan and evaluate burning for fuel, ecological and cultural resource management Elective
Plan and monitor works projects in catchments and waterways Elective
Plan conservation earthworks Elective
Plan erosion and sediment control measures Elective
Plan for successful cultural practice at work Elective
Plan river restoration works Elective
Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports Elective
Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders Elective
Propose a negotiated outcome for a given area of Country Elective
Protect heritage and cultural assets Elective
Provide specialist advice to clients Elective
Provide technical advice on sustainable catchment management Elective
Purchase and sell temporary water for irrigated agriculture and horticulture Elective
Support the implementation of waterways strategies Elective
Survey and report on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural sites Elective
Undertake project work Elective

Job prospects

The Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Park Ranger

    ANZSCO 234314

    Park Rangers assist in controlling a State or national park, scenic area, historic site, nature reserve, recreation area or conservation reserve in accordance with authorised policies and priorities.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

Training providers delivering Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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