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MSS50222 Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology

MSS50222 Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology

National ID MSS50222 State ID BIR0

Help manage environmental issues

Learn to conduct environmental sampling, testing and monitoring to understand the impact on the ecosystem. The skills will assist environmental scientists, engineers and planners with site assessment, management and rehabilitation.

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CampusesEast Perth.

When Semester 1, 2024.

Study Mode On campus.

Assist in the management of environmental issues with this diploma

With a growing importance on conservation and environmental impact of business on ecosystems, conservation and ecosystem restoration, this is a good time to join this industry. It is a slow but growing area that is linked to our resource industry and increasing issues with the degradation of ecosystems.

This course covers the skills and knowledge you need to apply a range of methods and technologies to conduct environmental sampling, testing and monitoring. The skills are used in most industry sectors and to assist environmental scientists, engineers and planners with site assessment, minimising environmental impacts of processes and remediation/rehabilitation of sites.

This course is multi-faceted, using field trip activities including a regional trip each semester, lab work, team work and online learning to assess your progress.

Learn how to plan and conduct environmental project work and use equipment to collect and evaluate data taken from the environment including;

  • Ground and surface waters
  • Flora and fauna surveys
  • Spatial information and mapping
  • Air and soil
  • Common geological landforms

I have the following attributes:

  • An interest in conservation and the environment
  • An interest in working to reduce human impacts on the environment
  • Analytical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Written and oral communication skills

Important information

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Semester 1, 2024

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2024
Where East Perth
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $8,094.40
(Tuition fee* $7,874.40 + Resource fee $220.00 )

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core  
National ID Unit title
MSS025031 Assess the environmental risk and impact of a project activity or process
MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety
MSL952001 Collect routine site samples
MSL974022 Undertake environmental field-based monitoring
MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
MSS024026 Apply environmental management procedures
MSS024027 Participate in environmental field work
MSS024028 Process and present environmental data
MSS025033 Provide environmental information to customers
MSS025032 Report environmental data
MSS025030 Assist with assessing site environmental indicators
Elective  
National ID Unit title
AHCECR502 Conduct biological surveys
MSS025035 Perform sampling and testing of soils
MSS025034 Collect and evaluate groundwater data
MSS024032 Document simple geological information for a site
MSS025029 Perform sampling and testing for site contamination
MSS025024 Produce site maps
AHCPCM510 Collect and classify plants
MSS024029 Collect spatial and discrete environmental data
MSS025036 Plan and conduct environmental project work

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