MSS40218 Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology

National ID: MSS40218 State ID: BEA9

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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.

Please note:
This qualification is in transition, and the course code is subject to change.

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

Entrance requirements

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

Important information

Please note:
This qualification is in transition, and the course code is subject to change.

Certification

Upon successful completion you will receive a Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology.

Job opportunities

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.

Further Study

Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology

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

Details

Duration	2 Semesters
When	Semester 1, 2023
Where	Geraldton
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 sixteen (16) units of competence (8 core plus 8 elective units) from those listed below.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
MSL943004	Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety	$195.20	$58.80	$5.61
MSL952001	Collect routine site samples	$97.60	$29.40	$2.61
MSL974022	Undertake environmental field-based monitoring	$292.80	$88.20	$6.60
MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices	$97.60	$29.40	$4.64
MSS024013	Work and communicate effectively as an environmental technician	$170.80	$51.45	$5.61
MSS024014	Implement environmental management plans and procedures	$219.60	$66.15	$6.60
MSS024015	Apply an understanding of environmental principles to a site	$683.20	$205.80	$22.08
MSS024016	Process and present environmental data	$195.20	$58.80	$6.60

Elective

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
MSL924004	Use laboratory application software	$292.80	$88.20	$8.75
MSL973016	Perform aseptic techniques	$195.20	$58.80	$127.90
MSL973019	Perform microscopic examination	$195.20	$58.80	$5.61
MSL974019	Perform chemical tests and procedures	$292.80	$88.20	$115.57
MSL974021	Perform biological procedures	$585.60	$176.40	$18.14
MSMENV472	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices	$195.20	$58.80	$5.61
MSS024018	Perform sampling and testing of water	$390.40	$117.60	$11.69
MSS025017	Assist with assessing site environmental indicators	$780.80	$235.20	$24.01

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.

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