Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management

Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management

Qualification
National Code:
AHC51120
State Code:
BGF9
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0509 - Environmental Studies
Original TGA Release Date
24/12/2020
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
599
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 24/01/2023 Current Approved
1.00 24/12/2020 Replaced Approved
Description

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 licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- Ten (10) units of competency:
- Zero (0) core units plus
- Ten (10) elective units.

Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- at least four (4) units selected from Group A
- remaining six (6) electives can be selected from Group A, Group B and 2 units can be selected from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

An asterisk (*) on TGA next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table on TGA for details.
1. Group A Electives

At least four (4) units must be selected from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCS88 AHCLPW504 Assess land use applications for legislative compliance 135 Unit of competency
OCT35 AHCPCM510 Collect and classify plants 40 Unit of competency
OCT49 AHCECR502 Conduct biological surveys 150 Unit of competency
OFC61 AHCOCM501 Conduct field research into natural and cultural resources 180 Unit of competency
AVC97 SISXRES001 Conduct sustainable work practices in open spaces 30 Unit of competency
OCS69 AHCLPW602 Coordinate the preparation of a regional resource management plan 60 Unit of competency
BAR57 AHCPMG413 Define the pest problem 90 Unit of competency
OCS16 AHCECR503 Design an ecological restoration project 180 Unit of competency
OCT20 AHCSAW504 Design control measures and structures 50 Unit of competency
OCS87 AHCLPW506 Develop a management plan for a designated area 180 Unit of competency
OCS21 AHCNRM605 Develop a monitoring, evaluation and reporting program 180 Unit of competency
OCT02 AHCPMG501 Develop a regional pest management plan 110 Unit of competency
BAS79 AHCPMG508 Develop a system to monitor and evaluate the pest management plan 90 Unit of competency
OCU06 AHCECR506 Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies 50 Unit of competency
OAO87 NWPSOU006 Develop and manage a flood plan 70 Unit of competency
OAP02 NWPIRR005 Develop and review a surface water plan 120 Unit of competency
OAO88 NWPIRR006 Develop and review an irrigation system plan 120 Unit of competency
OFC59 AHCOCM502 Develop conservation strategies for cultural resources 110 Unit of competency
OFC58 AHCOCM504 Develop strategies for on Country management 135 Unit of competency
OER03 MSS024032 Document simple geological information for a site 35 Unit of competency
OFB09 AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols 35 Unit of competency
BAT12 AHCNRM603 Implement a monitoring, evaluation and reporting program 150 Unit of competency
OAP00 NWPSOU007 Implement and coordinate a catchment plan 100 Unit of competency
OAO77 NWPIRR007 Implement and coordinate a surface water plan 120 Unit of competency
OCS73 AHCLPW507 Implement natural and cultural resource management plans 135 Unit of competency
OCT42 AHCPMG401 Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan 75 Unit of competency
OEA76 SITTGDE013 Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture 100 Unit of competency
OCT99 AHCNRM512 Investigate suspected breaches of natural resource management legislation 90 Unit of competency
OFC53 AHCOCM601 Manage cultural processes in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander organisation 200 Unit of competency
OCT84 AHCECR504 Manage implementation of ecological restoration programs 180 Unit of competency
OCS23 AHCECR501 Manage natural areas on a rural property 65 Unit of competency
OFC60 AHCOCM503 Manage restoration of cultural places 135 Unit of competency
BAQ68 AHCPMG506 Manage the implementation of legislation 50 Unit of competency
OFC57 AHCOCM505 Map relationship of business organisation to culture and Country 110 Unit of competency
OFC56 AHCOCM506 Operate within Community cultures and goals 90 Unit of competency
OCT95 AHCFIR503 Plan and evaluate burning for fuel, ecological and cultural resource management 110 Unit of competency
BAM25 AHCSAW503 Plan conservation earthworks 50 Unit of competency
OCT18 AHCSAW505 Plan erosion and sediment control measures 110 Unit of competency
OFC54 AHCOCM508 Plan for successful cultural practice at work 80 Unit of competency
OCS29 AHCECR505 Plan river restoration works 80 Unit of competency
OFC55 AHCOCM507 Propose a negotiated outcome for a given area of Country 135 Unit of competency
ODA13 LGAPLA005 Protect heritage and cultural assets 40 Unit of competency
OFB89 AHCCSW501 Survey and report on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural sites 160 Unit of competency
2. Group B Electives

Up to six (6) units may be selected from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OFB33 AHCWRK506 Collect and manage data 110 Unit of competency
OCU94 CPPSSI5064 Conduct complex spatial data analysis 50 Unit of competency
ODU76 AHCPGD510 Conduct comprehensive inspection of park facilities 45 Unit of competency
OCT47 AHCNRM509 Develop a coastal rehabilitation strategy 140 Unit of competency
BAS20 AHCPMG412 Develop a pest management plan 80 Unit of competency
OCU00 AHCNRM510 Develop a water quality monitoring program 110 Unit of competency
OEB36 SITTPPD018 Develop environmentally sustainable tourism operations 60 Unit of competency
OEB41 SITTPPD013 Develop interpretive activities 55 Unit of competency
OFB31 AHCWRK520 Develop workplace policy and procedures for environment and sustainability 90 Unit of competency
OED40 AHCWAT506 Identify carryover water or continuous accounting 90 Unit of competency
BAM54 AHCMOM502 Implement a machinery management system 35 Unit of competency
BAN13 AHCNRM504 Interpret and report on catchment hydrology 150 Unit of competency
OFC75 AHCWRK517 Interpret legislation 90 Unit of competency
OBA98 BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management 50 Unit of competency
OBK33 AHCBUS511 Manage enterprise staff requirements 35 Unit of competency
OCT11 AHCSOL506 Manage erosion and sediment control 90 Unit of competency
BAP19 AHCFAU501 Manage fauna populations 40 Unit of competency
BAQ17 AHCMOM501 Manage machinery and equipment 40 Unit of competency
ODU80 AHCPGD506 Manage parks and reserves 180 Unit of competency
OCT58 AHCBER504 Manage the implementation of a biosecurity emergency control program 120 Unit of competency
OBA97 BSBWHS518 Manage WHS hazards associated with maintenance and use of plant 50 Unit of competency
OCS28 AHCFIR504 Manage wildfire hazard reduction programs 50 Unit of competency
OFC33 AHCWHS503 Manage workplace health and safety processes 80 Unit of competency
ODP36 TLIR0004 Negotiate a contract 40 Unit of competency
OBK31 AHCBUS514 Negotiate and monitor contracts 35 Unit of competency
OEQ93 MSS025029 Perform sampling and testing for site contamination 80 Unit of competency
OCS20 AHCNRM511 Plan and monitor works projects in catchments and waterways 180 Unit of competency
OBK26 AHCBUS518 Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports 60 Unit of competency
OBK29 AHCBUS515 Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders 80 Unit of competency
OFC73 AHCWRK518 Provide specialist advice to clients 90 Unit of competency
BAQ39 AHCNRM505 Provide technical advice on sustainable catchment management 140 Unit of competency
OED41 AHCWAT505 Purchase and sell temporary water for irrigated agriculture and horticulture 90 Unit of competency
BAO39 AHCNRM503 Support the implementation of waterways strategies 120 Unit of competency
OCE84 BSBPMG430 Undertake project work 55 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BDA6 AHC51116 Diploma of Conservation and Land Management Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information