Accredited course Outline

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Diploma of Environmental Science (Management)

Diploma of Environmental Science (Management)

Accredited course
National Code:
51368
State Code:
5319
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/11/2004
Field of Education
0107 - Earth Sciences
AQF Level
Diploma of
Nominal Hours
1380
Duration
4 Semesters
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Accredited Date
21/10/2004
Expiry Date
31/12/2008
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

To provide learners with the skills required to access employment as technician or middle level management equivalent position in the environmental management industry

Schedule
1.

GROUP ONE CORE UNITS - Learners to complete all units listed below. There are no electives.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
30757 Assess and report the ecological health of an ecosystem 40 Module
30759 Assist with environmental risk assessment activities 20 Module
30760 Collect and analyse soil science data 20 Module
C5836 PMLSAMP200A Collect routine site samples 40 Unit of competency
30761 Document and apply environment biological principles 70 Module
S2737 RTC2701A Follow OHS procedures 10 Unit of competency
30762 Interpret and apply environmental legislation, policies and regulations 40 Module
30763 Investigate the interrelationships between population increase, resource use, pollution and environmental degradation 60 Module
30764 Manage personal work activities in the environmental science and/or management field 40 Module
30765 Perform environmental calculations 40 Module
30758 Report waste management issues and options 50 Module
30766 Statistically analyse environmental data 40 Module
30767 Undertake computer graphical and mapping activities 40 Module
30768 Undertake environmental management activities 40 Module
30769 Use geological concepts to assist with the explanation of environmental issues 40 Module
30771 Use Physical Environmental Chemistry Concepts when investigating Environmental Issues and Concerns 40 Module
30770 Utilise fundamental environmental chemistry concepts when investigating environmental issues 80 Module
2.

GROUP TWO CORE UNITS - Learners to complete all units listed below.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C3553 BSBCMN405A Analyse and present research information 40 Unit of competency
30772 Assess coastal management issues 20 Module
30782 Assess the environmental status of aquatic ecosystems 50 Module
30773 Assist in the preparation of an emergency plan 40 Module
S2768 RTC5011A Collect and classify plants 40 Unit of competency
30774 Collect hydrogeological data and information 40 Module
S1934 FPIFGM162A Collect, treat and store seed 20 Unit of competency
30775 Identify and advise land management issues and strategies 20 Module
30776 Interpret toxicological information 40 Module
30778 Investigate and report on contaminated sites 40 Module
30777 Investigate, analyse and report air quality 50 Module
S2673 RTD5003A Manage natural area restoration programs 50 Unit of competency
30779 Participate in the development of an environmental management system 40 Module
S2655 RTD4507A Produce maps for land management purposes 60 Unit of competency
30780 Report on sustainability issues and concepts 40 Module
30781 Utilise environmental organic chemistry principles and concepts when investigating environmental issues 40 Module
S2740 RTC2705A Work effectively in the industry 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
5306 14620WA Diploma of Environmental Science (Management) Accredited course
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
5019 52017 Diploma of Environmental Science (Management) Accredited course
VET Info Notes
1. This course is the copyright of the Department of Education and Training on behalf of the Crown. The competencies imported from the BSB01 Business Services, RTD02 Conservation and Land Management, FPI99 Forest & Forest Products Indsutry and PML04 Laboratory Operations Training Package are copyright to ANTA.

2. The proponent for this course is Central TAFE on behalf of the Department of Education and Training. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code 51368.

3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Products Information Services (TPIS) at the Department of Education and Training or the Product Manager Team Leader, Central TAFE, Leederville Campus, Richmond Street, LEEDERVILLE WA 6007, telephone (08) 9202 4770.
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