Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

Qualification
National Code:
AHC40924
State Code:
BJR0
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0509 - Environmental Studies
Original TGA Release Date
01/05/2024
Approved Date
08/11/2024
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
715
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/05/2024
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 01/05/2024 Current Approved
Description

This qualification has the practical skills and theoretical knowledge required for specialised or skilled work in the conservation and ecosystem management industry.
The qualification provides for advanced skills and/or supervisory roles in a broad range of conservation and ecological work or can focus on areas of specific needs including:
supervisory and management
indigenous land management
ecosystem management
pest controller
fire 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:
- Twelve (12) units of competency:
- two (2) core unit 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 three (3) units must be selected from Group A
- remaining units may be selected from Group A or B or C and up to 4 units may be selected from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course
- Elective Group C can only be selected if required as a prerequisite.

Where First Aid training is required, the current unit must be imported using the import rules above.
1. Core Units

All two (2) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCU01 AHCECR308 Conduct a site inspection for ecological restoration 70 Unit of competency
OFC34 AHCWHS402 Maintain workplace health and safety processes 65 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least three (3) 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
OAY69 PUAFIR402 Conduct simple prescribed burns 25 Unit of competency
OFC64 AHCOCM403 Contribute to a proposal for a negotiated outcome related to Country 70 Unit of competency
OBK34 AHCBUS407 Cost a project 40 Unit of competency
BAR57 AHCPMG413 Define the pest problem 90 Unit of competency
BAS20 AHCPMG412 Develop a pest management plan 80 Unit of competency
OER03 MSS024032 Document simple geological information for a site 35 Unit of competency
BAQ01 AHCPMG409 Implement a pest management plan 70 Unit of competency
OCS92 AHCLPW408 Implement land and sea management practices 45 Unit of competency
OCT42 AHCPMG401 Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan 75 Unit of competency
OCS91 AHCLPW409 Inspect and monitor culturally significant places 55 Unit of competency
OCT86 AHCECR402 Plan the implementation of revegetation works 35 Unit of competency
OCS89 AHCLPW410 Produce maps for land management purposes 60 Unit of competency
OFC66 AHCOCM401 Protect places of cultural significance 55 Unit of competency
OFB25 AHCBUS410 Report on a project 55 Unit of competency
OFC65 AHCOCM402 Report on place of potential cultural significance 70 Unit of competency
OCT23 AHCSAW402 Set out conservation earthworks 70 Unit of competency
OCU16 AHCECR401 Supervise ecological restoration works 50 Unit of competency
OCT22 AHCSAW404 Supervise implementation of conservation earthworks plans 80 Unit of competency
OCS96 AHCLPW406 Supervise the monitoring of biodiversity 90 Unit of competency
OFB35 AHCWRK409 Supervise work routines and staff performance 65 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCG17 BSBINS401 Analyse and present research information 40 Unit of competency
OCE88 BSBPMG428 Apply project life cycle management processes 40 Unit of competency
OCH86 SFICRO403 Capture, transport and release crocodiles 35 Unit of competency
OAY02 PUAOPE015 Conduct briefings and debriefings 20 Unit of competency
ODA20 LGACOR007 Conduct community consultations 55 Unit of competency
OCS76 AHCBER404 Conduct field surveillance for a biosecurity emergency response 90 Unit of competency
OFB23 AHCCCF418 Contribute to association governance 55 Unit of competency
OFC72 AHCCCF422 Coordinate events to support group purpose 35 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
OEL95 CHCCDE018 Develop and implement community programs 115 Unit of competency
OFB19 AHCCCF421 Develop approaches to include cultural and human diversity 35 Unit of competency
OFB61 AHCWRK406 Develop community networks 35 Unit of competency
OEB41 SITTPPD013 Develop interpretive activities 55 Unit of competency
OAO33 AHCCHM404 Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals 55 Unit of competency
OFC62 AHCOCM405 Develop work practices to accommodate cultural identity 70 Unit of competency
OCT40 AHCPMG402 Ensure compliance with pest legislation 24 Unit of competency
ODS31 FWPNSY3002 Extract, clean, store and despatch tree seeds 55 Unit of competency
OFB21 AHCCCF420 Facilitate ongoing group development 55 Unit of competency
OFB62 AHCWRK404 Implement quality assurance procedures 90 Unit of competency
OCT34 AHCPMG502 Investigate a pest control failure 55 Unit of competency
OCF94 BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness 45 Unit of competency
OAZ62 PUACOM012 Liaise with media at a local level 20 Unit of competency
OAY00 PUAOPE016 Manage a multi-team sector 40 Unit of competency
AWC25 MSMSUP280 Manage conflict at work 20 Unit of competency
OCH87 SFICRO401 Manage minor crocodile incidents in the wild 30 Unit of competency
OFB24 AHCCCF417 Obtain and manage sponsorship 55 Unit of competency
OAY98 PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit 16 Unit of competency
OBK35 AHCBUS408 Operate within a budget framework 25 Unit of competency
ODU48 AHCPGD404 Plan a plant establishment program 25 Unit of competency
OAC38 MSL913004 Plan and conduct laboratory/field work 40 Unit of competency
OCU03 AHCBIO401 Plan and implement a biosecurity program 110 Unit of competency
OAO39 AHCCHM405 Plan and implement a chemical use program 35 Unit of competency
OCT33 AHCBER403 Plan and supervise control activities on infected premises 80 Unit of competency
OFB26 AHCBUS403 Prepare project acquittal 70 Unit of competency
OEA97 SITTGDE022 Prepare specialised interpretive content on cultural and heritage environments 60 Unit of competency
OEB12 SITTGDE020 Prepare specialised interpretive content on flora, fauna and landscape 60 Unit of competency
OFB22 AHCCCF419 Present proposed courses of action at a meeting 35 Unit of competency
OAY94 PUAFIR210 Prevent injury 90 Unit of competency
OCS52 AHCLPW407 Process applications for changes in land use 40 Unit of competency
OFB60 AHCWRK407 Promote community programs 55 Unit of competency
OAY31 PUALAW001 Protect and preserve incident scene 30 Unit of competency
OFB59 AHCWRK408 Provide information on issues and policies 55 Unit of competency
OEC52 SITXCCS010 Provide visitor information 20 Unit of competency
OEM01 TAEDEL311 Provide work skill instruction 40 Unit of competency
OCT81 AHCPCM404 Recommend plants and cultural practices 70 Unit of competency
OFC63 AHCOCM404 Record and document Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community history 55 Unit of competency
OEB13 SITTGDE019 Research and share information on Australian Indigenous cultures 60 Unit of competency
OAZ02 PUAFIR203 Respond to urban fire 16 Unit of competency
OAZ01 PUAFIR204 Respond to wildfire 25 Unit of competency
AVH94 TLIR4002 Source goods/services and evaluate contractors 30 Unit of competency
OCS99 AHCSOL409 Supervise acid sulphate soil remediation and management projects 80 Unit of competency
ODU88 AHCLSC404 Supervise landscape project works 50 Unit of competency
BAM11 AHCMOM402 Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment 30 Unit of competency
ODX55 PSPPCY014 Support policy implementation 25 Unit of competency
OAY89 PUAFIR302 Suppress urban fire 80 Unit of competency
OAY87 PUAFIR303 Suppress wildfire 35 Unit of competency
OCE84 BSBPMG430 Undertake project work 55 Unit of competency
4. Group C Prerequisite Unit

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BGH6 AHC40920 Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

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