Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in On Country Management
Certificate III in On Country Management
AHC31522
BJA9
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 11/02/2025 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 24/01/2023 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person to operate on Country, following local cultural protocols and using a mix of traditional and contemporary management strategies. The term 'on Country' refers to the land, waterways and the sea.
Individuals with this qualification may perform a range of roles under broad direction on land and water, including:
rangers (park, on Country, discovery)
tour guides
council workers
land management corporations' employees
bushland management officers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and heritage officers.
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:- twelve (12) units of competency:
- three (3) core units plus
- nine (9) 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:
- four (4) units must be selected from Group A On Country Management
- at least three (3) units must be selected from groups A or B
- the remaining two (2) units may be from groups A or B, or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
An asterisk (*) 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 for details.
1. Core Units
All three (3) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFB66 | AHCWRK320 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OFC35 | AHCWHS302 | Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OFB09 | AHCOCM303 | Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols | 35 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A - On Country Management
At least four (4) units must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B - General electives
At least three (3) units must be selected from groups A or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCY1 | AHC31516 | Certificate III in Indigenous Land Management | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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