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AHC21024 Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

2026

Sector

Vocational Education and Training

Industry Group

PRIMARY INDUSTRY

Occupation Type

Forestry and Garden Workers NEC

AFB: This course may be ABSTUDY approved, and attract Away From Base (AFB) funding and support for eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. For further information and/or eligibility, please visit cdu.edu/afb.

General Description

Availability: Applications are open for 2026.
Online Application: This course is available for online application.
Apprenticeships/Traineeships: Currently not available as either an apprenticeship or traineeship.

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge required for work in a defined context and/or for further study in conservation and ecosystem management. Work would be carried out under general guidance and supervision.

The qualification enables individuals to select and develop basic factual, technical and procedural knowledge in conservation and ecosystem management for Indigenous land management, lands, parks and wildlife services and the restoration and rehabilitation of ecosystems.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Users are advised that individual elective units selected may have licensing, legislative or certification requirements and are advised to check the units individually for these requirements.

Delivery Details
Location	Casuarina Remote
Duration	6 months full-time 2-3 years part-time *Duration may vary depending on how long a student takes to reach the required competency level
Study Mode	Face-to-face *Information relating to study modes can be found in the 2026 TAFE Student Guide
Start Date	02/02/2026 to 26/06/2026 *A course timetable/study plan will be provided on application for the course.
Attendance	Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm

Career Opportunities

Possible occupations relevant to this qualification include:

Land, Parks, and Wildlife Officer
Pest Management Assistant (Feral Animals)
Conservation Earthworks Trainee
Landcare Assistant
Conservation Earthworks Assistant
Indigenous Land Management Assistant

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AHC21024 Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management - 2026

Accreditation
This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package.

Locations and Study Mode

Locations: Casuarina, Remote
Study Mode: On campus

Note:
Delivery at individuals locations is subject to demand. Additional locations and/or study modes may become available pending sufficient demand.

Entry Requirements Domestic

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

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.

Required Resources
Students are issued with learning materials and handouts relevant to each unit and are required to provide some of their own protective clothing for working outdoors, i.e. hat, closed-in shoes, sunglasses, long trousers, and a long-sleeved shirt.

Duration
Estimated completion time: 0.5 year/s

This program is delivered over a period of 6 months full-time or 2 to 3 years part-time. The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and/or units selected and will vary depending upon how long a student takes to reach the required competency level.

Student Visa holders must study internally full time

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Contact Details

To find out more about the course, where and when it is offered, how to enrol or any other information please contact:

VET Environmental Studies
Location: Casuarina and Alice Springs Campuses
Phone: 08 8946 7513
Email: vet.clm@cdu.edu.au