Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management
AHC51120
BGF9
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 24/01/2023 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 24/12/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge required for skilled and paraprofessional work in conservation and ecosystem management. Workers with this qualification perform in operational managerial and/or technical positions often with specialist skills and knowledge in a range of sectors.
Examples of areas of specialisation include:
Indigenous land management
ecosystem restoration, rehabilitation and renewal
conservation works
parks management and/or administration
wildlife management
marine and/or coastal management
water and catchment management.
No 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:- Ten (10) units of competency:
- Zero (0) core units plus
- Ten (10) 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) units selected from Group A
- remaining six (6) electives can be selected from Group A, Group B and 2 units can be selected from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
An asterisk (*) on TGA next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table on TGA for details.
1. Group A Electives
At least four (4) units must be selected from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
2. Group B Electives
Up to six (6) units may be selected from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDA6 | AHC51116 | Diploma of Conservation and Land Management | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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