Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Lands, Parks and Wildlife
Certificate III in Lands, Parks and Wildlife
AHC31616
BCW8
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 21/12/2017 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 14/09/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the roles of national parks and wildlife workers who are responsible for conducting a number of functions focusing on the maintenance of natural environments, park infrastructure and services, and stakeholder management. National parks workers will carry out a number of duties to protect, enhance and manage natural environments, recreational and cultural assets. National parks workers will work autonomously, as well as under supervision of a park ranger.
No occupational 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’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- 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 list of Certificates II, III or IV of this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited CourseSelected units must be relevant to job outcomes in lands, parks and wildlife 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
At least four (4) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D482 | AHC31610 | Certificate III in Lands, Parks and Wildlife | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGG8 | AHC31420 | Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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