Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 8:06 AM AWST

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Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management

Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management

Qualification
National Code:
AHC31416
State Code:
BDC1
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0509 - Environmental Studies
Original TGA Release Date
14/09/2016
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
506
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
21/12/2017
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 21/12/2017 Current Transition (Replaced)
2.00 14/09/2016 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in the conservation and land management industry.
The qualification enables individuals to select an Indigenous land management, lands, parks and wildlife or natural area management context as a job focus or a mix of these.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- sixteen (16) units of competency:
- two (2) core units plus
- fourteen (14) elective units

Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- at least four (4) must be selected Group A
- at least six (6) units must be selected from the remaining units in Group A or Group B, or from the Prerequisite Requirements list if a unit is a required for packaging the qualification
- a maximum of four (4) units may be selected from the remaining units listed in this qualification or from units aligned to Certificate II, III or IV qualifications in this Training Package or from any other currently endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
1. Core Units

Two (2) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAR14 AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices 45 Unit of competency
BAP92 AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes 40 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least four (4) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAR03 AHCPMG307 Apply animal trapping techniques 30 Unit of competency
BAM39 AHCLPW304 Carry out inspection of designated area 40 Unit of competency
BAM14 AHCNAR302 Collect and preserve biological samples 35 Unit of competency
BAQ65 AHCNAR305 Collect native seed 35 Unit of competency
BAS28 AHCLPW303 Construct access tracks 50 Unit of competency
BAL98 AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders 35 Unit of competency
BAP97 AHCPMG301 Control weeds 30 Unit of competency
BAQ98 AHCPMG306 Determine pest control techniques 65 Unit of competency
BAP31 AHCILM308 Identify traditional customs and land rights for an Indigenous Community 35 Unit of competency
BAN87 AHCPMG308 Implement pest management strategies 55 Unit of competency
BAM15 AHCNAR303 Implement revegetation works 35 Unit of competency
AWR26 SITTGDE001 Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture 100 Unit of competency
BAS90 AHCNAR301 Maintain natural areas 30 Unit of competency
AXL60 FWPCOT3202 Navigate in remote or trackless areas 25 Unit of competency
BAR55 AHCLPW305 Perform diving for scientific purposes 55 Unit of competency
BAO88 AHCINF303 Plan and construct conventional fencing 40 Unit of competency
BAU03 AHCPMG310 Prepare, monitor and maintain biological agents 70 Unit of competency
WG113 PUAFIR215 Prevent injury 90 Unit of competency
BAN32 AHCILM302 Provide appropriate information on cultural knowledge 30 Unit of competency
BAO19 AHCWRK303 Respond to emergencies 35 Unit of competency
D3767 PUAFIR204B Respond to wildfire 25 Unit of competency
BAP41 AHCFAU301 Respond to wildlife emergencies 50 Unit of competency
BAS75 AHCLPW301 Supervise park visitor activities 40 Unit of competency
D2989 PUAFIR303B Suppress wildfire 35 Unit of competency
BAL66 AHCPMG305 Survey pests 65 Unit of competency
BAN77 AHCNAR304 Undertake direct seeding 80 Unit of competency
BAS66 AHCLPW306 Undertake sampling and testing of water 35 Unit of competency
BAQ25 AHCPMG311 Use firearms for pest control activities from aircraft 30 Unit of competency
AWR25 SITTGDE002 Work as a guide 55 Unit of competency
BAN76 AHCILM305 Work with an Aboriginal Community or organisation 45 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Up to ten (10) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WE467 PUAEMR027 Assess operational risk 25 Unit of competency
BAN55 AHCPGD305 Conduct operational inspection of park facilities 35 Unit of competency
BAQ36 AHCNAR306 Conduct photography for fieldwork 35 Unit of competency
BAM72 AHCWRK311 Conduct site inspections 35 Unit of competency
BAL60 AHCSAW301 Construct conservation earthworks 50 Unit of competency
BAS83 AHCMOM301 Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair 20 Unit of competency
BAO40 AHCWRK305 Coordinate work site activities 40 Unit of competency
AUJ88 BSBITU306 Design and produce business documents 60 Unit of competency
BAM42 AHCPMG411 Ensure compliance with pest legislation 24 Unit of competency
BAM22 AHCLSC304 Erect timber structures and features 50 Unit of competency
BAR67 AHCBIO302 Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs 50 Unit of competency
BAS86 AHCPCM303 Identify plant specimens 80 Unit of competency
BAT99 AHCPGD304 Implement a landscape maintenance program 30 Unit of competency
BAQ38 AHCPGD306 Implement a maintenance program for an aquatic environment 40 Unit of competency
BAR49 AHCPGD301 Implement a plant establishment program 30 Unit of competency
BAN92 AHCSAW302 Implement erosion and sediment control measures 50 Unit of competency
BAO84 AHCINF301 Implement property improvement, construction and repair 40 Unit of competency
BAM59 AHCMOM315 Operate chemical application machinery and equipment 90 Unit of competency
BAS71 AHCWRK203 Operate in isolated and remote situations 50 Unit of competency
BAN80 AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment 35 Unit of competency
BAN89 AHCMOM305 Operate specialised machinery and equipment 45 Unit of competency
BAR30 AHCMOM302 Perform machinery maintenance 40 Unit of competency
BAN65 AHCCHM303 Prepare and apply chemicals 40 Unit of competency
BAQ22 AHCPCM302 Provide information on plants and their culture 40 Unit of competency
BAM47 AHCWRK310 Provide on-job training support 30 Unit of competency
BAR01 AHCNAR307 Read and interpret maps 35 Unit of competency
BAP14 AHCFAU201 Recognise fauna 40 Unit of competency
BBE22 ACMGAS305 Rescue animals and apply basic first aid 30 Unit of competency
BAM92 AHCWRK304 Respond to rescue incidents 50 Unit of competency
BAP72 AHCSPO308 Sample seed before and after processing 70 Unit of competency
BAO12 AHCLSC301 Set out site for construction works 30 Unit of competency
BAN70 AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals 20 Unit of competency
BAL92 AHCMOM314 Transport machinery 24 Unit of competency
WE466 PUAEMR026 Treat operational risk 25 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D480 AHC31410 Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BGG8 AHC31420 Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR08080) CONSERVATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT (LEVEL 3) Traineeship