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Diploma of Conservation and Land Management

Diploma of Conservation and Land Management

Qualification
National Code:
AHC51110
State Code:
D523
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0509 - Environmental Studies
Original TGA Release Date
17/06/2013
Approved Date
01/12/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
599
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
17/06/2013
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
4.00 17/06/2013 Current Approved
Description

The Diploma of Conservation and Land Management reflects the role of personnel working in management positions with technical level skill in land management roles.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Completion of ten (10) elective units.
- a minimum of four (4) units must come from elective group A
- a minimum of four (4) units must come from elective groups A or B
- a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificate IV or above in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in conservation and land management.
1. Group A Elective Units

A minimum of four (4) units must come from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D6904 AHCLPW503A Assess applications for legislative compliance 40 Unit of competency
D7152 AHCPCM502A Collect and classify plants 40 Unit of competency
D7066 AHCNAR502A Conduct biological surveys 150 Unit of competency
D6851 AHCILM501A Conduct field research into natural and cultural resources 80 Unit of competency
D7136 AHCPMG501A Coordinate the pest management strategy in a regional or broader context 40 Unit of competency
D6908 AHCLPW601A Coordinate the preparation of a regional resource management plan 60 Unit of competency
D7137 AHCPMG502A Define the pest problem in a regional or broader context 40 Unit of competency
D7067 AHCNAR503A Design a natural area restoration project 50 Unit of competency
D7239 AHCSAW501A Design control measures and structures 50 Unit of competency
D6903 AHCLPW501A Develop a management plan for a designated area 60 Unit of competency
D7138 AHCPMG503A Develop a strategy for the management of target pests 40 Unit of competency
D7139 AHCPMG504A Develop a system for monitoring the pest management strategy 24 Unit of competency
WC224 CPPWMT5043A Develop and implement an environmental management strategy 80 Unit of competency
D7070 AHCNAR506A Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies 50 Unit of competency
D1972 NWP519B Develop and report flood mitigation 80 Unit of competency
D1966 NWP513B Develop and review catchment management plan 120 Unit of competency
D1970 NWP517B Develop and review surface water management plan 120 Unit of competency
D6852 AHCILM502A Develop conservation strategies for cultural resources 50 Unit of competency
D3772 PUAFIR406B Develop prescribed burning plans 40 Unit of competency
D6854 AHCILM504A Develop strategies for Indigenous land or sea management 50 Unit of competency
D7140 AHCPMG505A Evaluate the pest management strategy 40 Unit of competency
D1969 NWP516B Implement and manage surface water management plan 120 Unit of competency
D6906 AHCLPW505A Implement natural and cultural resource management plans 45 Unit of competency
WF688 SITTGDE101 Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture 100 Unit of competency
D6907 AHCLPW506A Investigate suspected breaches of Natural Resource Management (NRM) legislation 40 Unit of competency
D6860 AHCILM601A Manage cultural processes in an Indigenous organisation 60 Unit of competency
D7068 AHCNAR504A Manage natural area restoration programs 50 Unit of competency
D7065 AHCNAR501A Manage natural areas on a rural property 65 Unit of competency
D6853 AHCILM503A Manage restoration of cultural places 30 Unit of competency
D7141 AHCPMG506A Manage the implementation of legislation 50 Unit of competency
D6855 AHCILM505A Map relationship of business enterprise to culture and country 40 Unit of competency
D6856 AHCILM506A Operate within community cultures and goals 30 Unit of competency
D6859 AHCILM509A Plan burning activities for natural and cultural resource management 60 Unit of competency
D7241 AHCSAW503A Plan conservation earthworks 50 Unit of competency
D7240 AHCSAW502A Plan erosion and sediment control measures 50 Unit of competency
WG062 AHCILM510A Plan for successful cultural practice at work 50 Unit of competency
D7069 AHCNAR505A Plan river restoration works 80 Unit of competency
D1971 NWP518B Prepare and report on data related to flood mitigation 80 Unit of competency
D6858 AHCILM508A Propose a negotiated outcome for a given area of country 40 Unit of competency
C6451 SRXRES010B Protect heritage and cultural assets 30 Unit of competency
D6905 AHCLPW504A Review assessments for legislative compliance 50 Unit of competency
WG081 AHCASW501A Survey and report on Aboriginal cultural sites 55 Unit of competency
D6209 SISXRES506A Undertake open-space planning 30 Unit of competency
2. Group B Elective Units

A minimum of four (4) units must come from Groups A or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C8235 PSPPM503B Close complex projects 50 Unit of competency
D7324 AHCWRK502A Collect and manage data 45 Unit of competency
D7066 AHCNAR502A Conduct biological surveys 150 Unit of competency
D7121 AHCPGD505A Conduct comprehensive inspection of park facilities 45 Unit of competency
WE735 BSBWHS503A Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk 50 Unit of competency
D7067 AHCNAR503A Design a natural area restoration project 50 Unit of competency
D7071 AHCNRM501A Develop a coastal rehabilitation strategy 140 Unit of competency
D6903 AHCLPW501A Develop a management plan for a designated area 60 Unit of competency
D7072 AHCNRM502A Develop a water quality monitoring program 100 Unit of competency
D7070 AHCNAR506A Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies 50 Unit of competency
WF710 SITTPPD602 Develop environmentally sustainable tourism operations 60 Unit of competency
WF703 SITTPPD402 Develop interpretive activities 60 Unit of competency
D7332 AHCWRK511A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability 50 Unit of competency
D7032 AHCMOM502A Implement a machinery management system 35 Unit of competency
D7074 AHCNRM504A Interpret and report on catchment hydrology 150 Unit of competency
D7329 AHCWRK508A Interpret legislation 100 Unit of competency
C8234 PSPPM502B Manage complex projects 60 Unit of competency
D6821 AHCFAU501A Manage fauna populations 40 Unit of competency
D7031 AHCMOM501A Manage machinery and equipment 40 Unit of competency
D7068 AHCNAR504A Manage natural area restoration programs 50 Unit of competency
D7065 AHCNAR501A Manage natural areas on a rural property 65 Unit of competency
D7095 AHCOHS501A Manage Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes 30 Unit of competency
D7119 AHCPGD503A Manage parks and reserves 80 Unit of competency
D6739 AHCBUS501A Manage staff 35 Unit of competency
WE740 BSBWHS508A Manage WHS hazards associated with plant 50 Unit of competency
D6822 AHCFIR501A Manage wildfire hazard reduction programs 50 Unit of competency
D7077 AHCNRM507A Manipulate and analyse data within geographic information systems 40 Unit of competency
WG529 AHCCFI504A Monitor and report on a Carbon Farming Initiative project 60 Unit of competency
D5324 TLIR4003A Negotiate a contract 40 Unit of competency
D6741 AHCBUS503A Negotiate and monitor contracts 35 Unit of competency
WG531 AHCCFI506A Plan a Carbon Farming Initiative livestock project 80 Unit of competency
WG536 AHCCFI511A Plan a Carbon Farming Initiative project to avoid emissions from soil or crops 80 Unit of competency
WG533 AHCCFI508A Plan a Carbon Farming Initiative project to sequester carbon in soil or biochar 90 Unit of competency
WG534 AHCCFI509A Plan a Carbon Farming Initiative savannah burning, feral animal or rangelands project 90 Unit of competency
WG535 AHCCFI510A Plan a Carbon Farming Initiative vegetation project 80 Unit of competency
WG532 AHCCFI507A Plan a Carbon Farming Initiative waste or manure management project 80 Unit of competency
D7076 AHCNRM506A Plan and monitor works projects in catchments and waterways 150 Unit of competency
D7069 AHCNAR505A Plan river restoration works 80 Unit of competency
D6746 AHCBUS508A Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports 60 Unit of competency
D6742 AHCBUS504A Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders 55 Unit of competency
D7325 AHCWRK503A Prepare reports 35 Unit of competency
D7330 AHCWRK509A Provide specialist advice to clients 55 Unit of competency
D7075 AHCNRM505A Provide technical advice on sustainable catchment management 140 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S251 RTD50102 Diploma of Conservation and Land Management Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BDA6 AHC51116 Diploma of Conservation and Land Management Qualification
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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