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Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management
Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management
RTD20102
S248
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 01/06/2002 | Current | Approved |
Description
Schedule
1.
The sector specialisations or occupational streams approved on endorsement of this Training Package include:
· General Land Management (See Groups 01, 02 and 03)
· Conservation Earthworks (See Groups 04, 05 and 06)
· Indigenous Land Management (See Groups 07, 08 and 09)
· Lands, Parks and Wildlife (See Groups 10, 11 and 12)
· Natural Area Restoration (See Groups 13, 14 and 15)
· Weed Management (See Groups 16, 17 and 18)
· Vertebrate Pest Management (See Groups 19, 20 and 21)
CONSERVATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT - GENERAL (See Groups 01, 02 and 03)
A total of 15 units of competency must be completed.
Learners to complete the 5 compulsory units in Group A below.
GROUP A
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2737 | RTC2701A | Follow OHS procedures | 10 | Unit of competency |
| S2738 | RTC2702A | Observe environmental work practices | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S2742 | RTC2801A | Participate in workplace communications | 24 | Unit of competency |
| S2739 | RTC2704A | Provide basic first aid | 10 | Unit of competency |
| S2740 | RTC2705A | Work effectively in the industry | 40 | Unit of competency |
2.
Learners to select an additional 8 units from Group B below (including a maximum of two of the MNQ.OP units of competency listed below).
NOTE: For information regarding Units of Competence PUAFIR204A, PUAFIR303A and PUAFIR601A, see GENERAL NOTES.
GROUP B
3.
Learners to select an additional 2 units Group B and/or C below
or
other Conservation and Land Management units,
or
units relevant to work undertaken in Conservation and Land Management,
or
a combination of the above.
See the Conservation and Land Management Training Package (RTD02), for the Qualification Packaging Rules and the Complete List of Units available as Electives.
NOTE: For information regarding Units of Competence PUAFIR204A, PUAFIR303A and PUAFIR601A, see GENERAL NOTES.
GROUP C
4.
SPECIALISING IN CONSERVATION EARTHWORKS (See Groups 04, 05 and 06)
A total of 15 units of competency must be completed.
Learners to select 9 units from Group A below (including the 5 designated compulsory units [Core] and a maximum of 2 units from the MNQ.OP units listed below).
GROUP A
5.
Learners to select an additional 4 units from Group A and/or B below.
NOTE: For information regarding Units of Competence PUAFIR204A, PUAFIR303A and PUAFIR601A, see GENERAL NOTES.
GROUP B
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2741 | RTC2706A | Apply chemicals under supervision | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S1522 | FPIFGM139A | Operate 4x4 vehicle in off-road conditions | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S2731 | RTC2304A | Operate and maintain chainsaws | 35 | Unit of competency |
| S2606 | RTD2703A | Operate in isolated and remote situations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| S2734 | RTC2309A | Operate tractors | 24 | Unit of competency |
| S2732 | RTC2306A | Operate vehicles | 24 | Unit of competency |
6.
Learners to select an additional 2 units from Group A, B and/or C below
or
other Conservation and Land Management units,
or
units relevant to work undertaken in Conservation and Land Management,
or
a combination of the above.
See the Conservation and Land Management Training Package (RTD02), for the Qualification Packaging Rules and the Complete List of Units available as Electives.
NOTE: For information regarding Units of Competence PUAFIR204A, PUAFIR303A and PUAFIR601A, see GENERAL NOTES.
GROUP C
7.
SPECIALISING IN INDIGENOUS LAND MANAGEMENT (See Groups 07, 08 and 09)
A total of 15 units of competency must be completed.
Learners to select 9 units from Group A below (including the 5 designated compulsory units [Core]).
GROUP A
8.
Learners to select an additional 4 units from Group A and/or B below.
NOTE: For information regarding Units of Competence PUAFIR204A, PUAFIR303A and PUAFIR601A, see GENERAL NOTES.
GROUP B
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2593 | RTD2101A | Apply animal trapping techniques | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S2741 | RTC2706A | Apply chemicals under supervision | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S2598 | RTD2206A | Install aggregate paths | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S2608 | RTD2803A | Observe and report plants and/or animals | 35 | Unit of competency |
| S1522 | FPIFGM139A | Operate 4x4 vehicle in off-road conditions | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S1712 | SFISHIP206A | Operate a small vessel | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S2731 | RTC2304A | Operate and maintain chainsaws | 35 | Unit of competency |
| S2606 | RTD2703A | Operate in isolated and remote situations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| S2734 | RTC2309A | Operate tractors | 24 | Unit of competency |
| S2732 | RTC2306A | Operate vehicles | 24 | Unit of competency |
| C4856 | THTFAT01B | Provide on-site information and assistance | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S2735 | RTC2401A | Treat weeds | 35 | Unit of competency |
| C4873 | THTFTG01B | Work as a guide | 55 | Unit of competency |
9.
Learners to select an additional 2 units from Group A, B and/or C below
or
other Conservation and Land Management units,
or
units relevant to work undertaken in Conservation and Land Management,
or
a combination of the above.
See the Conservation and Land Management Training Package (RTD02), for the Qualification Packaging Rules and the Complete List of Units available as Electives.
NOTE: For information regarding Units of Competence PUAFIR204A, PUAFIR303A and PUAFIR601A, see GENERAL NOTES.
GROUP C
10.
SPECIALISING IN LANDS, PARKS AND WILDLIFE (See Groups 10, 11 and 12)
A total of 15 units of competency must be completed.
Learners to select 9 units from Group A below (including the 5 designated compulsory units [Core]).
GROUP A
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2592 | RTD2022A | Carry out natural area restoration works | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S2727 | RTC2203A | Conduct visual inspection of park facilities | 24 | Unit of competency |
| S2737 | RTC2701A | Follow OHS procedures | 10 | Unit of competency |
| S2729 | RTC2210A | Maintain properties and structures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S2738 | RTC2702A | Observe environmental work practices | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S1522 | FPIFGM139A | Operate 4x4 vehicle in off-road conditions | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S2606 | RTD2703A | Operate in isolated and remote situations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| S2732 | RTC2306A | Operate vehicles | 24 | Unit of competency |
| S2742 | RTC2801A | Participate in workplace communications | 24 | Unit of competency |
| S2739 | RTC2704A | Provide basic first aid | 10 | Unit of competency |
| S2735 | RTC2401A | Treat weeds | 35 | Unit of competency |
| S2740 | RTC2705A | Work effectively in the industry | 40 | Unit of competency |
11.
Learners to select an additional 4 units from Group A and/or B below.
NOTE: For information regarding Units of Competence PUAFIR204A, PUAFIR303A and PUAFIR601A, see GENERAL NOTES.
GROUP B
12.
Learners to select an additional 2 units Group A, B and/or C below
or
other Conservation and Land Management units,
or
units relevant to work undertaken in Conservation and Land Management,
or
a combination of the above.
See the Conservation and Land Management Training Package (RTD02), for the Qualification Packaging Rules and the Complete List of Units available as Electives.
NOTE: For information regarding Units of Competence PUAFIR204A, PUAFIR303A and PUAFIR601A, see GENERAL NOTES.
GROUP C
13.
SPECIALISING IN NATURAL AREA RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT (See Groups 13, 14 and 15)
A total of 15 units of competency must be completed.
Learners to select 9 units from Group A below (including the 5 designated compulsory units [Core]).
GROUP A
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2741 | RTC2706A | Apply chemicals under supervision | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S2592 | RTD2022A | Carry out natural area restoration works | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S2597 | RTD2202A | Conduct erosion and sediment control activities | 24 | Unit of competency |
| S2737 | RTC2701A | Follow OHS procedures | 10 | Unit of competency |
| S2728 | RTC2209A | Install, maintain and repair fencing | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S2608 | RTD2803A | Observe and report plants and/or animals | 35 | Unit of competency |
| S2738 | RTC2702A | Observe environmental work practices | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S2732 | RTC2306A | Operate vehicles | 24 | Unit of competency |
| S2742 | RTC2801A | Participate in workplace communications | 24 | Unit of competency |
| S2724 | RTC2012A | Plant trees and shrubs | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S2739 | RTC2704A | Provide basic first aid | 10 | Unit of competency |
| S2725 | RTC2016A | Recognise plants | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S2735 | RTC2401A | Treat weeds | 35 | Unit of competency |
| S2740 | RTC2705A | Work effectively in the industry | 40 | Unit of competency |
14.
Learners to select an additional 4 units from Group A and/or B below.
NOTE: For information regarding Units of Competence PUAFIR204A, PUAFIR303A and PUAFIR601A, see GENERAL NOTES.
GROUP B
15.
Learners to select an additional 2 units from Group A, B and/or C below
or
other Conservation and Land Management units,
or
units relevant to work undertaken in Conservation and Land Management,
or
a combination of the above.
See the Conservation and Land Management Training Package (RTD02), for the Qualification Packaging Rules and the Complete List of Units available as Electives.
NOTE: For information regarding Units of Competence PUAFIR204A, PUAFIR303A and PUAFIR601A, see GENERAL NOTES.
GROUP C
16.
SPECIALISING IN WEED MANAGEMENT (See Groups 16, 17 and 18)
A total of 15 units of competency must be completed.
Learners to select 9 units from Group A below (including the 6 designated compulsory units [Core]).
GROUP A
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2741 | RTC2706A | Apply chemicals under supervision | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S2600 | RTD2313A | Clean machinery of plant, animal and soil material | 16 | Unit of competency |
| S2591 | RTD2004A | Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens | 24 | Unit of competency |
| S2737 | RTC2701A | Follow OHS procedures | 10 | Unit of competency |
| S2599 | RTD2312A | Inspect machinery for plant, animal and soil material | 16 | Unit of competency |
| S2738 | RTC2702A | Observe environmental work practices | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S2733 | RTC2307A | Operate machinery and equipment | 35 | Unit of competency |
| S2732 | RTC2306A | Operate vehicles | 24 | Unit of competency |
| S2742 | RTC2801A | Participate in workplace communications | 24 | Unit of competency |
| S2739 | RTC2704A | Provide basic first aid | 10 | Unit of competency |
| S2735 | RTC2401A | Treat weeds | 35 | Unit of competency |
| S2740 | RTC2705A | Work effectively in the industry | 40 | Unit of competency |
17.
Learners to select an additional 4 units from Group A and/or B below.
NOTE: For information regarding Units of Competence PUAFIR204A, PUAFIR303A and PUAFIR601A, see GENERAL NOTES.
GROUP B
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2592 | RTD2022A | Carry out natural area restoration works | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S2608 | RTD2803A | Observe and report plants and/or animals | 35 | Unit of competency |
| S1522 | FPIFGM139A | Operate 4x4 vehicle in off-road conditions | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S2731 | RTC2304A | Operate and maintain chainsaws | 35 | Unit of competency |
| S2606 | RTD2703A | Operate in isolated and remote situations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| S2734 | RTC2309A | Operate tractors | 24 | Unit of competency |
| S2730 | RTC2301A | Undertake operational maintenance of machinery | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C3525 | BSBCMN205A | Use business technology | 30 | Unit of competency |
18.
Learners to select an additional 2 units from Group A, B and/or C below
or
other Conservation and Land Management units,
or
units relevant to work undertaken in Conservation and Land Management,
or
a combination of the above.
See the Conservation and Land Management Training Package (RTD02), for the Qualification Packaging Rules and the Complete List of Units available as Electives.
NOTE: For information regarding Units of Competence PUAFIR204A, PUAFIR303A and PUAFIR601A, see GENERAL NOTES.
GROUP C
19.
SPECIALISING IN VERTEBRATE PEST MANAGEMENT (See Groups 19, 20 and 21)
A total of 15 units of competency must be completed.
Learners to select 9 units from Group A below (including the 5 designated compulsory units [Core]).
GROUP A
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2593 | RTD2101A | Apply animal trapping techniques | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S2741 | RTC2706A | Apply chemicals under supervision | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S2601 | RTD2402A | Clear features that harbour pest animals | 24 | Unit of competency |
| S2602 | RTD2403A | Conduct vertebrate pest activities from aircraft | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S2737 | RTC2701A | Follow OHS procedures | 10 | Unit of competency |
| S2728 | RTC2209A | Install, maintain and repair fencing | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S2594 | RTD2116A | Muster pest animals | 24 | Unit of competency |
| S2738 | RTC2702A | Observe environmental work practices | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S2742 | RTC2801A | Participate in workplace communications | 24 | Unit of competency |
| S2739 | RTC2704A | Provide basic first aid | 10 | Unit of competency |
| S2603 | RTD2405A | Tag and locate Judas animals | 50 | Unit of competency |
| S2595 | RTD2125A | Use firearms to humanely destroy animals | 24 | Unit of competency |
| S2740 | RTC2705A | Work effectively in the industry | 40 | Unit of competency |
20.
Learners to select an additional 4 units from Group A and/or B below.
NOTE: For information regarding Units of Competence PUAFIR204A, PUAFIR303A and PUAFIR601A, see GENERAL NOTES.
GROUP B
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2605 | RTD2502A | Maintain wildlife habitat refuges | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S2608 | RTD2803A | Observe and report plants and/or animals | 35 | Unit of competency |
| S1522 | FPIFGM139A | Operate 4x4 vehicle in off-road conditions | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S2606 | RTD2703A | Operate in isolated and remote situations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| S2733 | RTC2307A | Operate machinery and equipment | 35 | Unit of competency |
| S2730 | RTC2301A | Undertake operational maintenance of machinery | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C3525 | BSBCMN205A | Use business technology | 30 | Unit of competency |
21.
Learners to select an additional 2 units Group A, B and/or C below
or
other Conservation and Land Management units,
or
units relevant to work undertaken in Conservation and Land Management,
or
a combination of the above.
See the Conservation and Land Management Training Package (RTD02), for the Qualification Packaging Rules and the Complete List of Units available as Electives.
NOTE: For information regarding Units of Competence PUAFIR204A, PUAFIR303A and PUAFIR601A, see GENERAL NOTES.
GROUP C
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3441 | 3363 | Certificate II in Australian Land Conservation and Restoration | Accredited course |
| 4062 | 13402NSW | Certificate II in Bushland Regeneration | Accredited course |
| 4119 | 50985 | Certificate II in Indigenous Land Negotiations | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D460 | AHC21010 | Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
5 Core unit plus 10 additional Electives
This training program is a representation of the qualification code RTD20102 taken from the Conservation and Land Management Training Package RTD02 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. RTD02 is accredited until 31 May 2005.
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority. RTO's who wish to deliver this qualification must be registered with their State accrediting body.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Conservation and Land Management Training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9655 0600.
3. This qualification was entered on to the CMS by Challenger TAFE on 10 September 2002.
4. This qualification was last edited on 11 December 2002 by Challenger TAFE.
5. The competencies PUAFIR204A, PUAFIR303A and PUAFIR601A, which are imported competencies from the Public Safety Training Package, have not been allocated hours. If you need to deliver these competencies please contact Tim Delaney, Manager, Curriculum Services on (08) 9239 8384 for assistance.
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