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22/07/2026 6:00 PM AWST
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Certificate IV in Environmental Management
Certificate IV in Environmental Management
3361
5301
Draft
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Description
The course aims are to provide:
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Access to employment as technician or equivalent position in the
environmental management industry
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Access to further training for people currently employed as
supervisors, technical officers and middle level managers in the environmental
management sector
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A formalised framework for training people employed in an
environmental technician or management role within industry
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Articulation opportunities into further vocational and higher
education courses.
Schedule
1. CORE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54118 | ABD174 | Chemical Principles | 50 | Module |
| 65012 | NCS005 | Dealing With Conflict | 17 | Module |
| 54105 | EM005 | Environmental Management (Vic) | 50 | Module |
| 54100 | Foundation Mathematics (Vic) | 30 | Module | |
| 54106 | EM006 | Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety (Vic) | 30 | Module |
| 54102 | EM003 | Introduction to the Environment 1 (Natural Ecology) (Vic) | 40 | Module |
| 54103 | EM004 | Introduction to the Environment 2 (Human Ecology) (Vic) | 30 | Module |
| 65006 | NCS007 | Presenting Information | 16 | Module |
| 54119 | ABD718 | Reaction Chemistry | 30 | Module |
| 54101 | Statistics (Vic) | 40 | Module | |
| 54107 | Supervised Industry Placement (Vic) | 40 | Module | |
| 23068 | NOS222V2 | Word Processing - Functions | 17 | Module |
| 65004 | NCS004 | Work Team Communication | 34 | Module |
2. ELECTIVES
GROUP 1 Learners will complete one module from Group 1.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55011 | AAA632 | Scientific Database Applications | 25 | Module |
| 55010 | AAA631 | Scientific Spreadsheet Applications | 25 | Module |
3. ELECTIVES
GROUP 2 Learners will complete a minimum of 150 hours of electives from Group 2 which may include other approved modules.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54109 | EM009 | Air Quality Management (Vic) | 50 | Module |
| 54110 | Chemical Hazard and Health (Vic) | 40 | Module | |
| 54114 | Engineering Principles 1 (Mechanics) (Vic) | 20 | Module | |
| 54115 | Engineering Principles 2 (Heat & Energy Transfer) (Vic) | 20 | Module | |
| 54116 | EM015 | Engineering Principles 3 (Fluid Flow) | 20 | Module |
| 54135 | Hydrogeology | 51 | Module | |
| 54111 | Industrial Waste Handling (Vic) | 40 | Module | |
| 54112 | Industrial Waste Treatment and Disposal (Vic) | 40 | Module | |
| 54121 | EM016 | Introduction to Microbiology | 25 | Module |
| 54108 | Solid Waste Management (Vic) | 50 | Module | |
| 54117 | EM017 | Waste Water Analysis | 20 | Module |
| 54120 | CH216/H1265 | Workplace Trainer (Category 1) | 40 | Module |
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VET Info Notes
2 Learners will complete a minimum of 150 hours of electives from Group
2 which may include other approved modules.
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