Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Natural Area Restoration
Certificate III in Natural Area Restoration
AHC31716
BCZ4
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 27/06/2016 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
Description
This qualification provides vocational outcomes for workers in the conservation and land management industry undertaking natural area restoration work such as revegetation and land rehabilitation.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = sixteen (16)Core Units = two (2)
Elective Units =fourteen (14)
- select at least four (4) units from Group A
- select at least seven (7) units from Group A or Group B
- a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from the elective lists of Certificates II, III or IV of this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in natural area restoration and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 3
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
A minimum of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAN79 | AHCNAR201 | Carry out natural area restoration works | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAM14 | AHCNAR302 | Collect and preserve biological samples | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ65 | AHCNAR305 | Collect native seed | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ36 | AHCNAR306 | Conduct photography for fieldwork | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAL98 | AHCPMG302 | Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAP97 | AHCPMG301 | Control weeds | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AXK72 | FWPFGM3202 | Extract seed | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAS86 | AHCPCM303 | Identify plant specimens | 80 | Unit of competency |
| BAM15 | AHCNAR303 | Implement revegetation works | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAS90 | AHCNAR301 | Maintain natural areas | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ22 | AHCPCM302 | Provide information on plants and their culture | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAN77 | AHCNAR304 | Undertake direct seeding | 80 | 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.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D483 | AHC31710 | Certificate III in Natural Area Restoration | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGG8 | AHC31420 | Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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