Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management

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National code: AHC31416 Certificate (TAFE) Wantirna Send me a link to this course

The Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management provides skills and knowledge relevant to the conservation and land management industry. Students participate in industry-focused field-based training to gain skills for outdoor work at trade level.

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Duration

1.5 years part-time

Intakes

Wantirna (February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October) - View start dates

Study mode

Part-time (day)

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

The Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management provides training, skills and knowledge relevant to the conservation and land management industry. The training is industry focused and field-based which provides skills for outdoor workers at trade level with industry recognised certificates.

On completion, students may articulate to the Diploma of Conservation and Land Management, the Diploma of Horticulture and the Diploma of Landscape Design.

Course structure

A total of 16 units of competency must be successfully completed, made up of two core and 14 elective units. Select at least six units from Certificate III in the AHC-endorsed Training Package. A maximum of eight units aligned to AQF levels 2, 3, or 4 may be selected from up to four endorsed Training Packages or Accredited Courses. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in AgriFood and related industries and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 3.

Units of study

Core units

Contribute to work health and safety processes (AHCWHS301)

Apply environmentally sustainable work practices (AHCWRK309)

Elective units
Select 14 from the following:

Recognise fauna (AHCFAU20)

Collect native seed (AHCNAR305)

Identify plant specimens (AHCPCM303)

Undertake sampling and testing of water (AHCLPW306)

Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry (CPCCOHS2001A)

Work safely at heights (RIIWHS204D)

Prepare and apply chemicals (AHCCHM303)

Transport and store chemicals (AHCCHM304)

Prevent injury (PUAFIR215)

Respond to wildfire (PUAFIR204B)

Control weeds (AHCPMG301)

Operate specialised machinery and equipment (AHCMOM305)

Apply animal trapping techniques (AHCPMG307)

Plan and construct conventional fencing (AHCINF303)

Operate and maintain chainsaws (AHCMOM213)

Undertake propagation activities (AHCNSY203)

Trim and cut felled trees (FWPCOT2239)

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.

Career opportunities

Graduates may be able to find employment as a land rehabilitation worker, parks worker, crew member for government land management and water organisations, environmental monitoring, project fire fighter, pest and weed control or outdoor team leader.

Aims and objectives

This course aims to provide the student with knowledge and skills to operate successfully and safely in the conservation and land management industry.

Graduate skills

Graduates will have the knowledge and skills to work as a crew member in the outdoor land management industry with certification in occupational health and safety (OHS), chainsaw operation, fire training, Auschem, ladder use, and small machinery.

Pathways and scholarships

- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Pathways

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing. Students can take advantage of pathway arrangements from one Swinburne course to another or benefit from study completed at another institution. Pathway options may be subject to academic performance. Learn more about pathways.

Credit

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Course fees

This course is not eligible for a VET Student Loan.

Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management Estimated course fees for 2017*
$10,530	N/A	-$9,950		$10,530

Estimated course fees for 2017*

Goverment loan
(This must be repaid once you earn above the compulsory repayment threshold)

Victorian government grant
(This is deducted from your fees if you are eligible)

Non-deferrable fee
(This must be paid during your studies)

Full course fee

VET Student Loan

Deductible amount for students eligible for the Skills First government-subsidised place

Remaining amount to be paid if you are eligible for Skills First

Remaining amount to be paid if you are not eligible for Skills First

$10,530

N/A

-$9,950

$10,530

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Alternative study methods

2017 rate*	Estimated total cost of the course	Estimated cost of the course per year (for full-time students)
Concession	$926	$309

Indicative nominal course hours: 995.

Please note: Fees published on this page are estimates only and are subject to change depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. The above fees apply for units studied in 2017 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted for this course, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.

Concession

Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Vocational Graduate Certificate/Diploma students are eligible for a concession or exemption of 20% of government subsidised fees if you meet the following criteria:

Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander students
Youth Concession students enrolled prior to 1 July 2012 and continuing the same course in 2013.

Find out more about fees.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be 15 years or over and have appropriate numeracy and literacy skills.

How to apply

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Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059