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Certificate IV in Environmental Technology
Certificate IV in Environmental Technology
Accredited course
National Code:
12367WA
12367WA
State Code:
9106
9106
TGA Status:
Draft
Draft
DTWD Status:
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
AQF Level
Certificate IV in
Nominal Hours
729
Duration
Unspecified
Stream of Study
Trade Technician/Supervisory or Equivelant (3300)
Accredited Date
13/12/1997
Expiry Date
31/12/2002
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description
To train those seeking employment as technicians in the field of environmental
technology. Graduates can continue their studies or gain employment in a
variety of industry settings.
Schedule
1. CORE
Semester 1: 364 hours total at 22 hours per week average
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55022 | AAA752 | Chemical Laboratory Techniques | 50 | Module |
| 55021 | AAA751 | Chemical Principles | 50 | Module |
| 55009 | AAA630 | Computer Fundamentals | 25 | 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 |
| 55006 | AAA641 | Laboratory Mathematics | 50 | Module |
| 55004 | AAA603 | Occupational Health & Safety | 40 | Module |
| 65008 | NCS015 | Presenting Reports | 17 | Module |
| 55010 | AAA631 | Scientific Spreadsheet Applications | 25 | Module |
| 54117 | EM017 | Waste Water Analysis | 20 | Module |
| 65013 | NCS006 | Writing Workplace Documents | 17 | Module |
2. CORE
Semester 2: 365 hours total at 22 hours per week average
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54109 | EM009 | Air Quality Management (Vic) | 50 | Module |
| 54105 | EM005 | Environmental Management (Vic) | 50 | Module |
| 54121 | EM016 | Introduction to Microbiology | 25 | Module |
| 54106 | EM006 | Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety (Vic) | 30 | Module |
| 55014 | AAA620 | Principles of Instrumentation | 50 | Module |
| 55025 | AAA755 | Reaction Chemistry | 50 | Module |
| 55007 | AAA642 | Statistics & Sampling Methods | 40 | Module |
| 55001 | AAA601 | Work Placement | 50 | Module |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C163 | PML40199 | Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
This course was developed by CMC. It is accredited until 31/12/00.
The Victorian modules may have had their codes changed in Victoria from "EM..."
to "VAM..." in some cases. Please check the OTFE.
The Victorian modules may have had their codes changed in Victoria from "EM..."
to "VAM..." in some cases. Please check the OTFE.