Repair environmental impacts at their source.
Businesses are more and more becoming interested in conservation and are prioritising efforts to reduce their impact on the environment there has never been a better time to join this growing industry.
This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to collect and analyse environmental samples and process environmental data for the purpose of minimising the impact of human activity on the environment. Students undertake a range of field-based activities including vegetation surveys, geological formation recognition, water and soil sampling and testing and the use of GPS in environmental monitoring applications.
Some things you'll learn:
- How to collect routine site samples
- How to undertake environmental field-based monitoring
- How to work and communicate effectively as an environmental technician
- How to implement environmental management plans and procedures
- How to process and present environmental data
This course is right for you if:
- You have a passion for the environment
- You enjoy chemistry, mathematics and geography
- You enjoy collecting and organising information
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
|---|---|---|
| C Grades in Year 11 WACE General English, and OLNA; or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 | C Grades in Year 11 English and Maths or equivalent | Certificate II or Certificate III |
Certification
Upon successful completion you will receive a Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology.
Job opportunities include:
- Environmental Technical Officer
- Environmental Technician
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.
Study options and how to apply
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Available all year round, 2022
Geraldton - Self Paced External
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, 2022 |
| Where | Geraldton |
| How | Self Paced External |
READY TO APPLY?
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FEES:
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Semester 2, 2022
Geraldton - Classroom
| Duration | 2 Semesters |
| When | Semester 2, 2022 |
| Where | Geraldton |
| 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.