If you love to work in a practical, outdoor environment and value restoring natural bush land, coastal and aquatic areas, then our conservation and land management courses would be your ideal study pathway.
You'll develop the foundation skills and knowledge needed within the conservation industry to enter the workforce in the private, local or state government sectors.
You will learn about restoration and management of natural areas and farmland, plant identification, safe handling of chemicals, operation and maintenance of small machines, work health and safety (WHS), using sustainable practices, weed control, fencing, site inspections, animal identification, chainsaw operation and maintenance, and how to build relationships with clients and customers.
Course list
Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Get started on your career in conservation and land management
Get the practical skills to assist with tasks such as maintaining and restoring natural and cultural places, or farmland. A triple qualification, adding the Certificate II in Horticulture and Certificate II in Landscaping is possible.
Get started on your career in conservation and ecosystem management
This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to assist with a range of tasks to maintain and restore natural and cultural places and farmland.
You will also be able to choose from a range of subjects that include working with plants and animals, construction and maintenance, using machinery and equipment, and managing resources. You will be able to focus your studies in different areas which include conservation earthworks, Indigenous land management, lands, parks and wildlife, natural area restoration and management, weed management and vertebrate pest management.
You may be able to attain a triple qualification, adding the Certificate II in Horticulture and Certificate II in Landscaping to this Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management by enrolling in one extra unit, talk to staff when you enrol.
Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Manage conservation and land management projects
You'll learn about land management, natural resource management, mine site rehabilitation, forestry and national parks, as well as gaining skills in managing projects, programs and staff.
Cultivate a bright future for yourself and others
This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to manage conservation and land management activities.
You will learn about the various areas of the industry such as land management, natural resource management, mine site rehabilitation, forestry and national parks. You will also learn skills in managing projects, programs and staff as they relate to your chosen area/s of specialisation.
Completing an additional two units with the Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management will see you gain a dual qualification, incorporating the Diploma of Horticulture, talk to staff when you enrol.
Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management
Work for the future
Designed to give you the foundation skills for the conservation industry, on completion of this course you could find work in a practical, outdoor environment, restoring natural bush land, coastal or aquatic areas.
Work for the future
This course is designed to give you the foundation skills and knowledge needed within the conservation industry, to enter the work force in either private, local or state government sectors.
You may be able to attain a dual qualification incorporating this qualification and the AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture, talk to staff when you enrol.
Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management
Lead and coordinate conservation and land management activities
You'll learn about land and natural resource management, mine site rehabilitation, forestry and national parks.
Land a lead role in conservation
Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to lead and coordinate conservation and land management activities. You will learn about the various areas of the industry such as land management, natural resource management, mine site rehabilitation, forestry and national parks.
This qualification allows individuals to develop post-trade skills and a broad knowledge of the industry prior to undertaking higher level roles in the conservation and land management.
You may be able to attain a dual qualification incorporating this qualification and with the Certificate IV in Horticulture with an extra unit, talk to staff when you enrol.
Course in Gaining Access to Training and Employment (GATE) (Introductory)
Do you want to further your education and training?
Or maybe you would like to improve your personal skills and employment opportunities?
Our courses offer increased contact hours, excellent resources and highly experienced lecturers who work with specialist employment agencies.
This course is also offered to people with an intellectual or learning disability.
Do you want to move towards employment or further your education?
Or maybe you would like to improve your personal skills. Our courses can open up a whole world of opportunities to you and offer increased contact hours, excellent resources and highly experienced lecturers who work with specialist employment agencies.
This course is available to people from all backgrounds, including those with an intellectual or learning disability,
If you want to enrol in this course you need to make an appointment with the study area to discuss options. Please use the link below to book an appointment. Appointment bookings may only be available during TAFE enrolment periods. If the appointments calendar does not show any available bookings this may be because they are fully booked, or you are enquiring outside of an advertised TAFE enrolment period.
Pesticides Skill Set (Level 3)
Meet the requirements for pest industry licensing
Designed to meet the Department of Health requirements to gain a Pest Management Technician Licence to treat mainly weeds and other minor pests in lawns and gardens, landscaping, bushland or minesite rehabilitation.
Meet the requirements for pest industry licensing
This Skill Set has been designed to meet the Department of Health requirements to gain a Pest Management Technician Licence to treat mainly weeds and other minor pests in lawns and gardens, landscaping, bushland or minesite rehabilitation.
For further information regarding the technician licence and requirements visit the Department of Health website(opens in a new tab) .
Pesticides Skill Set (Level 4)
Meet the requirements for pest industry licensing
Designed to meet the Department of Health requirements to gain a Pest Management Technician Licence to treat mainly weeds and other minor pests in lawns and gardens, landscaping, bushland or minesite rehabilitation
Meet the requirements for pest industry licensing
This Skill Set has been designed to meet the Department of Health requirements to gain a Pest Management Technician Licence to treat mainly weeds and other minor pests in lawns and gardens, landscaping, bushland or minesite rehabilitation.
For further information regarding the technician licence and requirements visit the Department of Health website(opens in a new tab) .