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Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
AHC31424
BJS2
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 01/05/2024 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides the skills and theoretical and practical knowledge for work or further learning in the conservation and ecosystem management industry. The qualification provides for work roles encompassing a broad range of skills, or can be focussed on one or more specialisations, including:
Indigenous land management
Ecological restoration
Land, parks and wildlife management
Pest controller
Conservation earthworks
Marine
Fire
Mined land rehabilitation
Individuals with this qualification perform a range of conservation and ecosystem management activities including, site restoration, rehabilitation and renewal and management of the rural and natural landscapes, degraded sites, and marine environments. They contribute to the preservation and maintenance of wildlife and their habitat in the natural ecosystem, parks and reserves. Activities frequently involve working with and preservation of indigenous culture and heritage resources.
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:- Sixteen (16) units of competency:
- Two (2) core units plus
- Fourteen (14) elective units
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- at least six (6) must be selected from any of groups A, B, C, D, E, F, G and/or H
- up to six (6) from Group I
- up to four (4) units may be selected from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Any combination of electives that meets the packaging rules can be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation area as follows:
- at least six (6) electives from Group A must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Indigenous Land Management)
- at least six (6) electives from Group B must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Ecological Restoration)
- at least six (6) electives from Group C must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Land Parks and Wildlife)
- at least six (6) electives from Group D must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Conservation Earthworks)
- at least six (6) electives from Group E must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Pest Controller)
- at least six (6) electives from Group F must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Marine)
- at least six (6) electives from Group G must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Fire)
- at least six (6) electives from Group H must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Mined Land Rehabilitation)
Note: If more than one specialisation is completed the award of the qualification would read, for example, Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Indigenous Land Management and Conservation Earthworks).
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AE69 | Ecological Restoration |
| AE70 | Marine |
1. Core Units
Two (2) core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCU19 | AHCECR309 | Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OFC35 | AHCWHS302 | Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | 45 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A: Indigenous Land Management
At least six (6) electives from Group A must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Indigenous Land Management). Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFB09 | AHCOCM303 | Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OFB05 | AHCOCM305 | Identify customs and land rights for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OFB06 | AHCOCM304 | Implement cultural burning practices on Country | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OEA76 | SITTGDE013 | Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture | 100 | Unit of competency |
| OCT69 | AHCECR301 | Maintain native ecosystem areas | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OFB63 | AHCWRK323 | Operate in isolated and remote situations | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OFB08 | AHCOCM301 | Provide information on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples' cultural practice | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OCT29 | AHCFIR301 | Undertake burning for fuel, ecological and cultural resource management | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OFB07 | AHCOCM302 | Work with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community or organisation | 45 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B: Ecological Restoration
At least six (6) electives from Group B must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Ecological Restoration). Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C: Lands, Parks and Wildlife
At least six (6) electives from Group C must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Land Parks and Wildlife). Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
5. Group D: Conservation Earth Works
At least six (6) electives from Group D must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Conservation Earthworks). Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCU14 | AHCBIO303 | Apply biosecurity measures | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OCR70 | FWPCOT3314 | Comply with soil and water protection | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OFB64 | AHCWRK322 | Conduct site inspections | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OCT98 | AHCLPW311 | Construct access tracks | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OCT27 | AHCSAW303 | Construct conservation earthworks | 65 | Unit of competency |
| OCT26 | AHCSAW304 | Implement erosion and sediment control measures | 70 | Unit of competency |
| BAN80 | AHCMOM304 | Operate machinery and equipment | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAR30 | AHCMOM302 | Perform machinery maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCT30 | AHCSAW202 | Recognise landforms and soil types | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OCS47 | AHCPCM204 | Recognise plants | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCT23 | AHCSAW402 | Set out conservation earthworks | 70 | Unit of competency |
| BAL92 | AHCMOM314 | Transport machinery | 24 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E: Pest Controller
At least six (6) electives from Group E must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Pest Controller). 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 |
| OAO47 | AHCPMG312 | Apply poison baits for vertebrate pest control in rural and environmental landscapes | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OCT39 | AHCPMG403 | Apply predator trapping techniques | 45 | 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 |
| OCT40 | AHCPMG402 | Ensure compliance with pest legislation | 24 | Unit of competency |
| BAN87 | AHCPMG308 | Implement pest management strategies | 55 | Unit of competency |
| BAL66 | AHCPMG305 | Survey pests | 65 | Unit of competency |
| BAS09 | AHCPMG304 | Use firearms to humanely destroy animals | 50 | Unit of competency |
7. Group F: Marine
At least six (6) electives from Group F must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Marine). Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAB54 | MARF027 | Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OAB66 | MARN008 | Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OCS67 | AHCMAR301 | Conduct a subtidal marine monitoring operation from a vessel or platform | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OCS66 | AHCMAR302 | Conduct intertidal marine monitoring | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OCS65 | AHCMAR303 | Coordinate marine conservation activities on small vessels | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OAB57 | MARF028 | Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCS63 | AHCMAR304 | Identify and collect marine life | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OCS61 | AHCMAR305 | Monitor ocean conditions and marine environmental quality | 65 | Unit of competency |
| OAB70 | MARC037 | Operate inboard and outboard motors | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAB78 | MARF030 | Survive at sea using survival craft | 15 | Unit of competency |
8. Group G: Fire
At least six (6) electives from Group G must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Fire). Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFB06 | AHCOCM304 | Implement cultural burning practices on Country | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OFB72 | AHCWRK314 | Monitor weather conditions | 55 | Unit of competency |
| ODA00 | PUAFIR008 | Operate aerial ignition equipment in an aircraft | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODS32 | FWPCOT3325 | Operate four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAN80 | AHCMOM304 | Operate machinery and equipment | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OAY80 | PUAFIR310 | Operate specialist appliance | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OAY94 | PUAFIR210 | Prevent injury | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OAZ01 | PUAFIR204 | Respond to wildfire | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OAY87 | PUAFIR303 | Suppress wildfire | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCT29 | AHCFIR301 | Undertake burning for fuel, ecological and cultural resource management | 50 | Unit of competency |
9. Group H: Mined Land Rehabilitation
At least six (6) electives from Group H must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Mined Land Rehabilitation). Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
10. Group I: General Electives
Up to six (6) units to be chosen from Group I. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHM6 | AHC31421 | Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management | Qualification |
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There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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