Qualification Outline

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Advanced Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management

Advanced Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management

Qualification
National Code:
AHC60422
State Code:
BIZ9
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0509 - Environmental Studies
Original TGA Release Date
24/01/2023
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
450
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 24/01/2023 Current Approved
Description

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for individuals working in regional and senior management roles in conservation and ecosystem management.
Individuals with this qualification analyse, design and execute judgements using wide ranging technical, conceptual and skills and knowledge. Their knowledge base may be highly specialised or broad within the conservation and ecosystem management field. These individuals are often accountable for group outcomes and the overall performance of a conservation and ecosystem management workplace.
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:
- eight (8) units of competency:
- zero (0) core units plus
- eight (8) 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:
- six (6) units must be from the electives listed below
- the remaining two (2) units may be from the electives listed below or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Elective Units

At least six (6) units must be chosen from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAY55 PUAFIR504 Assist with formulation and implementation of plans and policies 45 Unit of competency
OCS69 AHCLPW602 Coordinate the preparation of a regional resource management plan 60 Unit of competency
OCS21 AHCNRM605 Develop a monitoring, evaluation and reporting program 180 Unit of competency
OAY42 PUAFIR601 Develop and administer organisational policies, procedures and practices 100 Unit of competency
OCF05 BSBOPS601 Develop and implement business plans 55 Unit of competency
OFB31 AHCWRK520 Develop workplace policy and procedures for environment and sustainability 90 Unit of competency
BAT12 AHCNRM603 Implement a monitoring, evaluation and reporting program 150 Unit of competency
OBK23 AHCBUS610 Manage agribusiness risk 50 Unit of competency
OCG31 BSBFIN501 Manage budgets and financial plans 65 Unit of competency
OFC53 AHCOCM601 Manage cultural processes in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander organisation 200 Unit of competency
OBK18 AHCBUS613 Manage human resources 50 Unit of competency
ODX60 PSPPCY018 Manage policy implementation 35 Unit of competency
OCS18 AHCBER602 Plan and oversee a biosecurity emergency incident 200 Unit of competency
OCT97 AHCNRM604 Review ecological management plans and strategies 60 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BCY6 AHC60415 Advanced Diploma of Conservation and Land Management Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information