Course Overview

Looking for a career where you can get your hands dirty and work outdoors?

With increasing concern for the environment and the growing need to better manage our natural environment, demand for conservation skills is likely to increase.

This course identifies the building blocks needed to maintain and repair the landscape. It is a practical course with minimum theory, designed to foster a basic understanding of the management and works of a remnant vegetation community.

You may enrol in the whole course or individual units.

These units are for the classroom based course. Assessment may be done in the workplace.

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

Employment Prospects

• Parks officer
• Work within environmental organisations
• Land restoration works

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Assessment is competency based and includes practical demonstrations, maintenance work and exams.

Opportunities For Further Study

• Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

Yes.

Course Structure

Unit Code	Unit Name
AHCOHS201A	Participate in OHS processes
AHCWRK209A	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
AHCFAU201A	Recognise Fauna
AHCFIR201A	Assist with prescribed burning
PUAFIR204B	Respond to wildfire
AHCILM201A	Maintain cultural places
AHCILM202A	Observe and report plants and/or animals
AHCILM203A	Record informations about country
AHCNAR201A	Carry out natural area restoration works
AHCNAR202A	Maintain wildlife habitat refuges
FPIFGM2201A	Collect seed
PUALAW001B	Protect and preserve incident scene
AHCPGD201A	Plant trees and shrubs
AHCPGD206A	Conduct visual inspection of park facilities
AHCPMG2O1A	Treat weeds
AHCPMG202A	Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCPCM201A	Recognise plants
AHCPCM202A	Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens
AHCSAW201A	Conduct erosion and sediment control activities
AHCVPT201A	Clear features that harbour pest animals
AHCVPT202A	Muster pest animals
AHCVPT306A	Apply animal trapping techniques
AHCWRK202A	Observe environmental work practices
AHCWRK203A	Operate in isolated and remote situations
AHCWRK204A	Work effectively in the industry
AHCWRK205A	Participate in workplace communications
SITXCCS001B	Provide visitor information
AHCARB202A	Fell small trees
AHCARB205A	Operate and maintain chainsaws
AHCBIO201A	Inspect and clean machinery for plant, animal and soil material
BSBWOR204A	Use business technology
BSBINM201A	Process and maintain workplace information
AHCCHM201A	Apply chemicals under supervision
HLTFA201A	Provide basic emergency life support
HLTFA301B	Apply first aid
HLTFA302A	Provide first aid in remote situation
AHCINF201A	Carry out basic electric fencing operations