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AHC51120 Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management

2026

Sector

Vocational Education and Training

Industry Group

PRIMARY INDUSTRY

Occupation Type

Park Ranger

General Description

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

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 a range of 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

No licencing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Delivery Details
Location	Online
Duration	1 year full-time, 2 years part-time *Duration may vary depending on how long a student takes to reach the required competency level
Study Mode	Online Workplace based
Start Date	February 2, 2026 - November 27, 2026 Students can enrol at any time after the identified start date and will commence at the start of the next available unit. A specific commencement date will be determined in consultation with the delivery team. *A course timetable/study plan will be provided on application for the course.
Attendance	Online self-paced *Information relating to study modes can be found in the 2026 TAFE Student Guide

Career Opportunities

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

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AHC51120 Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management - 2026

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

Locations and Study Mode
Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.

Locations:Online

Study Mode:Online, workplace assessment

Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.

Entry Requirements Domestic

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.

To gain entry into AHC51120 Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management, it is advisable that candidates 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 demonstrated ongoing application of skills and knowledge
An equivalent Australian Year 12 certificate

Required Resources

Students will have 24/7 access to assessments and learning resources via CDU's online learning platform Learnline. Students will need to ensure that their computer is correctly setup before using Learnline.

Duration
Estimated completion time: 1 year/s

This program is delivered over a period of 1 - 2 years. 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