Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

National ID: AHC31421 State ID: BHM6

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Experience the lay of the land for yourself.

This qualification provides you with the skills and theoretical knowledge for work or further learning in the conservation and ecosystem management industry. You'll gain a broad range of skills or you can focus on one or more specialisations, including:

Indigenous land management
Ecological restoration
Land, parks and wildlife management
Pest controller
Conservation earthworks
Marine operations
Fire management

Some things you'll learn:

How to maintain natural areas and wetlands
How to provide cultural knowledge
How to create a revegetation program
How to plant shrubs and tree
How to treat weeds and collect seeds

This course is right for you if...

Love to work outdoors
Recognise the value in restoration of natural bushland and coastal areas
You enjoy learning about geography, biology, and chemistry
You enjoy doing physically active work
You're able to communicate and explain things clearly to people

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 III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management.

Job opportunities

Job opportunities include:

Conservation trainee/worker
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(opens in a new tab) 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

Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

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

Study options and how to apply

Click on your preferred study option below to get started with your application or enrolment.

Available all year round, 2023

Batavia Coast Maritime Institute - Self Paced External

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Units and fees

Details

Many of our courses offer flexible learning options that provide you with the opportunity to study WHENEVER and WHEREVER suits you. Typically, flexible, and self-paced options are part-time and open for enrolment all year round, allowing you to start, enrol and study continuously.

Once you enrol into your chosen units, you will have six (6) months from the date of your enrolment to complete your study.

Duration	6 Months
When	Available all year round, 2023
Where	Batavia Coast Maritime Institute
How	Self Paced External

READY TO APPLY?

Use the APPLY NOW box to register and apply for this course. Our Lecturer will assess your application online. You can follow the Register & Apply guide here.

FEES

Calculate your estimated fees in the above UNITS AND FEES tab.

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 sixteen (16) units of competence (2 core plus 14 elective units) from those listed below.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
AHCECR309	Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works	$292.50	$87.30	$0.00
AHCWHS301	Contribute to work health and safety processes	$130.00	$38.80	$0.00

Elective

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
AHCCHM304	Transport and store chemicals	$65.00	$19.40	$0.00
AHCCHM307	Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases	$227.50	$67.90	$0.00
AHCECR301	Maintain native ecosystem areas	$97.50	$29.10	$0.00
AHCECR305	Collect native seed	$113.75	$33.95	$0.00
AHCECR311	Implement ecosystem reconstruction works	$260.00	$77.60	$0.00
AHCFAU302	Identify fauna in the field	$146.25	$43.65	$0.00
AHCPCM202	Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens	$78.00	$23.28	$0.00
AHCPCM303	Identify plant specimens	$260.00	$77.60	$0.00
AHCPCM306	Provide information on plants and their culture	$130.00	$38.80	$0.00
AHCPMG301	Control weeds	$97.50	$29.10	$0.00
AHCWRK302	Monitor weather conditions	$78.00	$23.28	$0.00
AHCWRK305	Coordinate work site activities	$130.00	$38.80	$0.00
CPPSSI3011	Produce basic maps	$130.00	$38.80	$0.00
FWPCOT3202	Navigate in remote or trackless areas	$81.25	$24.25	$0.00

Option

Unit Selection - Optional

A total of 14 elective units must be selected to achieve the qualification but students may select any of the units below for units in the above list.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
AHCECR306	Conduct photography for fieldwork	$113.75	$33.95	$0.00
AHCFAU202	Recognise fauna	$113.75	$33.95	$0.00
AHCILM302	Provide appropriate information on cultural knowledge	$97.50	$29.10	$0.00
AHCILM308	Identify traditional customs and land rights for an Indigenous Community	$113.75	$33.95	$0.00
AHCLPW313	Undertake sampling and testing of water	$211.25	$63.05	$0.00
AHCWRK312	Operate in isolated and remote situations	$162.50	$48.50	$0.00

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

Fee estimate

General*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Concession*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Semester 1, 2023

Batavia Coast Maritime Institute - Classroom

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Units and fees

Details

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

READY TO APPLY?

Use the APPLY NOW box to register and apply for this course. Our Lecturer will assess your application online. You can follow the Register & Apply guide here.

FEES

Calculate your estimated fees in the above UNITS AND FEES tab.

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 sixteen (16) units of competence (2 core plus 14 elective units) from those listed below.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
AHCECR309	Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works	$292.50	$87.30	$18.86
AHCWHS301	Contribute to work health and safety processes	$130.00	$38.80	$9.79

Elective

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
AHCCFP301	Identify the effects of climate change as a factor in land management	$178.75	$53.35	$11.69
AHCCHM304	Transport and store chemicals	$65.00	$19.40	$3.65
AHCCHM307	Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases	$227.50	$67.90	$15.80
AHCECR301	Maintain native ecosystem areas	$97.50	$29.10	$7.70
AHCECR307	Read and interpret maps	$113.75	$33.95	$7.70
AHCECR311	Implement ecosystem reconstruction works	$260.00	$77.60	$16.89
AHCFAU302	Identify fauna in the field	$146.25	$43.65	$9.79
AHCPCM303	Identify plant specimens	$260.00	$77.60	$18.14
AHCPCM306	Provide information on plants and their culture	$130.00	$38.80	$7.70
AHCPMG301	Control weeds	$97.50	$29.10	$6.60
AHCPMG305	Survey pests	$211.25	$63.05	$21.02
AHCWRK305	Coordinate work site activities	$130.00	$38.80	$18.86
AHCWRK312	Operate in isolated and remote situations	$162.50	$48.50	$24.01
CPPSSI3011	Produce basic maps	$130.00	$38.80	$8.75

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

Fee estimate

General*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Concession*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

AHC31421 Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

Available all year round, 2023

Semester 1, 2023

Experience the lay of the land for yourself.

Entrance requirements

Important information

Job opportunities

Further Study

Certification

Study options and how to apply

Available all year round, 2023

Batavia Coast Maritime Institute - Self Paced External

Details

Units and fees

Core

Elective

Option

Apply Now

Fee estimate

General*

Concession*

Semester 1, 2023

Batavia Coast Maritime Institute - Classroom

Details

Units and fees

Core

Elective

Apply Now

Fee estimate

General*

Concession*

Course Enquiry

Student Graduation

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