AHC21024 Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management Course

Course Description

The AHC21024 Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management provides skills and knowledge required for work in a defined context and/or for further study in conservation and ecosystem management. Work would be carried out under general guidance and supervision.

The qualification enables individuals to select and
develop basic factual, technical and procedural
knowledge in conservation and ecosystem management
for Indigenous land management, lands, parks and
wildlife services and the restoration and rehabilitation of
ecosystems. The qualification provides for work roles
encompassing a broad range of skills, or can be focussed
on one or more specialisations, including:

Land, parks and wildlife management
Indigenous land management

Selection Criteria

Reading and writing – a student will be able to read,
comprehend and write a range of texts within a
variety of contexts.
Oral communication – a learner will be able to use
and respond to spoken language including some
unfamiliar material within a variety of contexts.
Numeracy and mathematics – a student will be able
to recognise and use a variety of conventions and
symbolism of formal mathematics.
Must be over the age of 16 with guardian consent.
Some employers may want students to meet
physical requirements.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification however to ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

Students wishing to gain work experience are encouraged to undertake a voluntary work placement. Support finding suitable work placement can be arranged if requested.

Duration

Full-time: 4 weeks
Part-time: 6 to 12 months

Location

Training Partner site; or
A workplace/or negotiated training location; or
Block 4/460-492 Beaudesert Road Salisbury Qld

Course Fee

Fee for Service is negotiated.
Contact administration for this information.

Units of Competency

AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health
and safety processes
AHCWRK211 Participate in environmentally
sustainable work practices

Elective Units Group A

AHCPCM204 Recognise plants
AHCPMG201 Treat weeds
AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases and
disorders
AHCWRK213 Participate in workplace
communications

Group B

AHCCHM201 Apply chemicals under supervision
AHCINF207 Maintain properties and structures
AHCLSC210 Install tree protection devices
AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and
equipment
AHCNSY207 Undertake propagation activities
AHCPGD207 Plant trees and shrubs
BSBINS201 Process and maintain workplace
information
BSBTEC201 Use business software applications
TLID0020 Shift materials safely using manual
handling methods

Learning Pathways

Yakka Training aim to help students develop a career path into this qualification.

Yakka Training will empower those not currently in the workforce by providing them with the knowledge and skills to start a career in the parks and conservation sector or into further education.

Recognition of Prior Learning

All students are offered the opportunity to apply for RPL, please see the Student Handbook or enquire to the RTO for the procedure on how to apply.

Additional Fees

There could be additional fees to pass a medical, but this may be at the request of the employer.

Students who do not complete work placement, may be required to purchase conservation equipment and plants to practice and complete the assessment.

Students who complete work placement will be offered support to get personal protective equipment (PPE).