AHC21020 Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

National ID: AHC21020 State ID: BGH1

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Start a career working on the land.

Working in the conservation and land management industry is for people who love to work in the outdoor environment, and recognise the value in restoration of natural bushland and coastal areas. This is an ideal starting place for gaining employment or further training within the conservation industry.

You'll gain practical skills and knowledge to undertake a broad range of tasks in gardening, nursery work and landscaping, plus parks and gardens management. Conservation and land management is about the future as much as it is about the present. Develop skills in the field of natural resource management, land management, developing and leading teams to implement conservation and land management strategies and more.

Half price fees apply!

This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.

^ You’ll pay half price course fees on Lower fees, Local Skills qualifications, however please note other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your course.

Entrance requirements

School Leaver	Non-School Leaver	AQF
OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8	C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent	Certificate I or Certificate II

Important information

Certification

Upon successful completion you will receive a Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management.

Job opportunities

Job opportunities include:

Conservation Earthworks Trainee
Pest Management Assistant (Feral Animals)
Landcare Assistant
Lands, Parks and Wildlife Officer
Indigenous Land Management Assistant

For more information about job and career pathways, visit JobOutlook or Jobs and Skills WA.

Please note: This list is a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

Further Study

We offer a range of further study opportunities, view our course list here.

Study options and how to apply

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Semester 1, 2023

Batavia Coast Maritime Institute - Classroom

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Details

Duration	1 Semester
When	Semester 1, 2023
Where	Batavia Coast Maritime Institute
How	Classroom

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Units and fees

Fee estimate instructions: Tick the boxes below for the number of units required for this course. A total fee estimate will appear in a table on the right hand side.

Units required: To achieve this qualification you must successfully complete fifteen (15) units of competence (2 core plus 13 elective units) from those listed below.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
AHCWHS201	Participate in work health and safety processes	$64.80	$19.20	$15.80
AHCWRK209	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices	$32.40	$9.60	$7.70

Elective

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
AHCCHM201	Apply chemicals under supervision	$56.70	$16.80	$11.69
AHCECR201	Capture digital media for fieldwork	$48.60	$14.40	$5.61
AHCLPW201	Operate a handheld GPS device	$40.50	$12.00	$4.64
AHCNSY206	Care for nursery plants	$40.50	$12.00	$4.64
AHCNSY207	Undertake propagation activities	$40.50	$12.00	$4.64
AHCPCM202	Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens	$38.88	$11.52	$3.65
AHCPCM204	Recognise plants	$56.70	$16.80	$6.60
AHCPGD201	Plant trees and shrubs	$48.60	$14.40	$5.61
AHCPMG201	Treat weeds	$56.70	$16.80	$11.69
AHCSAW202	Recognise landforms and soil types	$72.90	$21.60	$8.75
AHCSAW203	Conduct erosion and sediment control activities	$64.80	$19.20	$7.70
AHCSOL203	Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing	$40.50	$12.00	$4.64
AHCWRK201	Observe and report on weather	$38.88	$11.52	$0.54

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
Secondary school aged persons (in 2023, students born on or after 1 July 2005 who are at least 15 years old in 2023) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

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