Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
AHC40920
BGH6
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 26/03/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 13/02/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 24/12/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification has the practical skills and theoretical knowledge required for specialised or skilled work in the conservation and ecosystem management industry.
The qualification provides for advanced skills and/or supervisory roles in a broad range of conservation and ecological work or can focus on areas of specific needs including:
supervisory and management
indigenous land management
ecosystem management
pest controller
fire management.
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:
- two (2) core unit plus
- ten (10) 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:
- at least three (3) units must be selected from Group A
- remaining units may be selected from Group A or B or C and up to 4 units may be selected from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course
- Elective Group C can only be selected if required as a prerequisite.
Where First Aid training is required, the current unit must be imported using the import rules above.
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code on TGA indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table on TGA for details.
1. Core Units
All two (2) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCU01 | AHCECR308 | Conduct a site inspection for ecological restoration | 70 | Unit of competency |
| BAT82 | AHCWHS401 | Maintain work health and safety processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least three (3) units must be selected from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Prerequisite Unit
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCD30 | HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 18 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCZ9 | AHC40916 | Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJR0 | AHC40924 | Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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