AHC21024 - Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Release 1)
Are you passionate about working with animals, plants, and protecting the environment? This qualification empowers you with essential knowledge and hands-on skills in conservation and ecosystem management. You'll learn to identify Australian fauna, flora, pests, weeds, landforms, and soil types, while also mastering weed control, native seed collection, and data sampling. Perfect for those looking to make a real impact in native land management, parks and wildlife services, or ecosystem restoration and rehabilitation.
Pre-requisites;
There are no pre-requisites for this course
Examples of employment/career opportunities;
Occupations relevant to this qualification in industry sectors such as Pest Management, Weed Management, Environmental Protection, Horticulture include:
• Lands Conservationists
• Parks and Wildlife Officer,
• Pest Management Assistant (Feral Animals)
• Conservation Earthworks Trainee
• Landcare Assistant
• Conservation Project Assistant
• Conservation Earthworks Assistant
• Indigenous Land Management Assistant
Pathway from the qualification;
Further opportunities could include;
• Climate Change Consultant
• Conservation Manager
• Conservation Officer
• Conservation Researcher
• Ecologist
Core Units
- AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes
- AHCWRK211 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Elective Units
- AHCFAU202 Recognise fauna
- AHCOCM202 Observe and report plants or animals
- AHCFAU302 Identify fauna in the field
- AHCECR305 Collect native seed
- AHCPGD207 Plant trees and shrubs
- AHCPCM204 Recognise plants
- AHCECR304 Undertake direct seeding
- AHCPMG201 Treat weeds
- AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
- AHCPMG302 Control plants pests and diseases
- AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment
