MSS40222 Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology
This qualification applies to environmental assistants, environmental technicians and similar personnel typically employed by enterprises, service providers, non-government organisations or Commonwealth, state/territory/local governments.
CampusesGeraldton.
When Semester 1, 2024. Semester 2, 2024. Available all year round.
Study Mode On campus. Online.
This qualification specifies the competencies required to conduct environmental sampling, testing and monitoring in a variety of industries and contexts, including but not limited to:
- Environmental monitoring, sampling and field testing (e.g. air, water, soil and rocks)
- Geotechnical services
- Natural resource management
- Water supply and treatment, and storm and wastewater management
- Solid and hazardous waste management.
This qualification applies to environmental assistants, environmental technicians and similar personnel typically employed by enterprises, service providers, non-government organisations or Commonwealth, state/territory/local governments.
Many of these employees are engaged in the monitoring of environmental impacts at industrial sites. They operate monitoring equipment, collect samples and conduct tests in the field and/or at site laboratories. Other employees may collect a range of field data relating to the suitability of land, levels of water use and similar factors and process and present these data using geographical information systems (GIS) software.
Select your preferred campus and apply
Available all year round, 2024
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete sixteen (16) units of competence, comprising eight (8) core and eight (8) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety | $195.20 | $58.80 | $18.51 |
| MSL952001 Collect routine site samples | $97.60 | $29.40 | $18.51 |
| MSL974022 Undertake environmental field-based monitoring | $292.80 | $88.20 | $18.51 |
| MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | $97.60 | $29.40 | $18.51 |
| MSS024025 Work and communicate effectively as an environmental technician | $170.80 | $51.45 | $18.51 |
| MSS024026 Apply environmental management procedures | $244.00 | $73.50 | $18.51 |
| MSS024027 Participate in environmental field work | $610.00 | $183.75 | $18.51 |
| MSS024028 Process and present environmental data | $195.20 | $58.80 | $18.51 |
Elective
Unit Selection
Eight (8) elective units must be selected from the list below.
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$292.80 | $88.20 | $18.51 |
|
|
$292.80 | $88.20 | $18.51 |
|
|
$195.20 | $58.80 | $18.51 |
|
|
$390.40 | $117.60 | $18.51 |
|
|
$195.20 | $58.80 | $18.51 |
|
|
$195.20 | $58.80 | $18.51 |
|
|
$292.80 | $88.20 | $18.51 |
|
|
$585.60 | $176.40 | $18.51 |
|
|
$195.20 | $58.80 | $18.51 |
|
|
$170.80 | $51.45 | $18.51 |
|
|
$390.40 | $117.60 | $18.51 |
|
|
$439.20 | $132.30 | $18.51 |
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 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) 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
Semester 1, 2024
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete sixteen (16) units of competence, comprising eight (8) core and eight (8) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety | $195.20 | $58.80 | $5.78 |
| MSL952001 Collect routine site samples | $97.60 | $29.40 | $2.69 |
| MSL974022 Undertake environmental field-based monitoring | $292.80 | $88.20 | $6.81 |
| MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | $97.60 | $29.40 | $4.78 |
| MSS024025 Work and communicate effectively as an environmental technician | $170.80 | $51.45 | $5.78 |
| MSS024026 Apply environmental management procedures | $244.00 | $73.50 | $7.93 |
| MSS024027 Participate in environmental field work | $610.00 | $183.75 | $19.44 |
| MSS024028 Process and present environmental data | $195.20 | $58.80 | $6.81 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$292.80 | $88.20 | $131.86 |
|
|
$292.80 | $88.20 | $9.02 |
|
|
$292.80 | $88.20 | $119.16 |
|
|
$170.80 | $51.45 | $5.78 |
|
|
$390.40 | $117.60 | $12.05 |
|
|
$170.80 | $51.45 | $5.78 |
|
|
$292.80 | $88.20 | $9.02 |
|
|
$195.20 | $58.80 | $6.81 |
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 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) 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
Semester 2, 2024
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete sixteen (16) units of competence, comprising eight (8) core and eight (8) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety | $195.20 | $58.80 | $5.78 |
| MSL952001 Collect routine site samples | $97.60 | $29.40 | $2.69 |
| MSL974022 Undertake environmental field-based monitoring | $292.80 | $88.20 | $6.81 |
| MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | $97.60 | $29.40 | $4.78 |
| MSS024025 Work and communicate effectively as an environmental technician | $170.80 | $51.45 | $5.78 |
| MSS024026 Apply environmental management procedures | $244.00 | $73.50 | $7.93 |
| MSS024027 Participate in environmental field work | $610.00 | $183.75 | $19.44 |
| MSS024028 Process and present environmental data | $195.20 | $58.80 | $6.81 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$292.80 | $88.20 | $131.86 |
|
|
$292.80 | $88.20 | $9.02 |
|
|
$292.80 | $88.20 | $119.16 |
|
|
$170.80 | $51.45 | $5.78 |
|
|
$390.40 | $117.60 | $12.05 |
|
|
$170.80 | $51.45 | $5.78 |
|
|
$292.80 | $88.20 | $9.02 |
|
|
$195.20 | $58.80 | $6.81 |
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 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) 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