| Course Code | AHC31421 |
| Locations |
Colac
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| Study Mode | Part-time, On Campus |
| Length | Two years |
| Commencement | February 2025 |
| Timetable | One day a week over two years. Days to be confirmed. |
| Note | This qualification is superseded and course updates are occurring. |
This is the ideal qualification for those who are passionate about the environment and conservation.
This course can help give you the skills needed to perform a range of conservation and ecosystem management activities and teach you how to contribute to the preservation and maintenance of wildlife and their habitat. Discover how to identify plants, pests and animals and how to monitor and restore bushlands to support conservation projects.
During this course you will gain hands-on skills and knowledge in:
This qualification may lead to roles including a national parks ranger, environment officer, landcare facilitator, bush crew officer, invasive weeds officer, land rehabilitation worker, national parks worker or revegetation worker.
This qualification is superseded and course updates are occurring.
To ensure course content is relevant and industry-specific, industry is constantly having input into this training package. The course code, title, units, and content may change in the future and you may be enrolled in the new qualification. Further information will be provided on our website, upon enrolment and/or during the course of your training.
In order to complete the qualification, you must be at least 16 years old to undertake certain units.
To be eligible for this qualification you must successfully complete 16 units: 2 core and 14 elective.
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Unit Hours | Unit Consumables |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes | 50 | $0.00 |
| AHCECR309 | Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works | 100 | $0.00 |
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Unit Hours | Unit Consumables |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals | 50 | $0.00 |
| AHCINF303 | Plan and construct conventional fencing | 60 | $0.00 |
| AHCMOM203 | Operate basic machinery and equipment | 20 | $0.00 |
| AHCPCM303 | Identify plant specimens | 80 | $0.00 |
| AHCPMG301 | Control weeds | 70 | $0.00 |
| AHCCHM307 | Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases | 70 | $65.00 |
| AHCBIO303 | Apply biosecurity measures | 100 | $0.00 |
| AHCPCM204 | Recognise plants | 40 | $0.00 |
| AHCECR201 | Capture digital media for fieldwork | 30 | $0.00 |
| AHCECR305 | Collect native seed | 40 | $0.00 |
| AHCNSY207 | Undertake propagation activities | 30 | $0.00 |
| CPPSSI2012 | Assist in collecting basic spatial data | 30 | $0.00 |
| AHCLPW313 | Undertake sampling and testing of water | 70 | $0.00 |
This course involves accredited units. You will be required to complete assessment tasks to demonstrate your underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes to meet the course outcomes. A combination of written, oral and practical assessment strategies will be used in either a classroom, online or workplace environment.
Where units require demonstration of skills in a workplace environment, you will have the opportunity to do this either in your own workplace (where appropriate), through a practical placement, or by using one of the Institute's simulated workshops/classrooms. Detailed information about the types, conduct and dates of assessments will be provided in advance. You will also be provided with information about the opportunity for reassessment and appeal.
Once you have applied for your chosen course, you will receive a thank you email from South West TAFE with a few steps to help process your enrolment.
Complete a Pre-Training Review
You will receive an email to complete a Pre-Training Review online evaluation. This evaluation helps us tailor your training to suit your needs.
Create or provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI)
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Skills recognition
If you have experience or prior qualifications, you may be eligible to apply for recognition of prior learning and gain credits. You will be asked to provide any relevant Statement of Attainment to support identified credits.
Course fees will be published when applications open for 2025.
Once we have processed your enrolment form, you will receive an email with your invoice.
You have three options when organising your payment:
Payments will need to be arranged within five(5) business days of receiving the email containing your invoice.
We also offer a range of scholarships each year which you may be eligible to apply for to assist with course fees.
There are five simple steps to apply for a course with us.
If you need any assistance with applying, contact our team on 1300 648 911 or visit your nearest campus.
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