Course Catalogue

This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge required for skilled and paraprofessional work in conservation and ecosystem management. Workers with this qualification perform in operational managerial and/or technical positions, often with specialist skills and knowledge in various sectors. Examples of areas of specialisation include:

• Indigenous land management
• ecosystem restoration, rehabilitation, and renewal
• conservation works
• parks management and/or administration
• wildlife management
• marine and/or coastal management
• water and catchment management

Possible occupations relevant to this qualification include: 
>Soil Conservation Specialist 
>Landcare Manager 
>Land Management Unit Supervisor 
>Indigenous Land Manager 
>Park Ranger 
>Environmental Officer (Lands, Parks and Wildlife) 
>Natural Resource Manager

To gain entry into AHC51120 Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management, it is advisable that students have:

• Completed AHC40920 Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management or a relevant qualification; or
• Be employed in the conservation industry. 
• Access to a suitable workplace to undertake workplace-based assessments and demonstrate ongoing application of skills and knowledge
• An equivalent Australian Year 12 certificate

To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.