AHC31421 Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Do you enjoy the outdoors and have a passion for our environment?
The qualification provides for work roles encompassing a broad range of skills or can be focused on one or more specialisations such as Indigenous land management, ecological restoration, land, parks and wildlife management and pest control.
Overview
Campus Albany | Bunbury
When All year round | Semester 2, 2024 | Semester 2, 2025 | Semester 1, 2025
Study Mode Full-Time
When you complete this course, you will be ready for a career in Conservation and Ecosystem Management. You will have the skills and 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 focused on one or more specialisations such as Indigenous land management, ecological restoration, land, parks and wildlife management and pest control.
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.
Important information
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All year round, 2025
Details
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCECR309 | Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works |
| AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCECR202 | Maintain wildlife habitat refuges |
| AHCECR301 | Maintain native ecosystem areas |
| AHCECR303 | Implement biological reintroduction works |
| AHCECR305 | Collect native seed |
| AHCECR306 | Conduct photography for fieldwork |
| AHCECR307 | Read and interpret maps |
| AHCFAU302 | Identify fauna in the field |
| AHCLPW302 | Implement a biodiversity monitoring plan |
| AHCLPW308 | Coordinate and report on data collection |
| AHCLPW313 | Undertake sampling and testing of water |
| AHCNSY313 | Implement a propagation plan |
| AHCPCM303 | Identify plant specimens |
| AHCPMG301 | Control weeds |
| AHCPMG305 | Survey pests |
| AHCWRK309 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
| SITTGDE013 | Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture |
All year round, 2024
Details
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCECR309 | Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works |
| AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCECR202 | Maintain wildlife habitat refuges |
| AHCECR301 | Maintain native ecosystem areas |
| AHCECR303 | Implement biological reintroduction works |
| AHCECR305 | Collect native seed |
| AHCECR306 | Conduct photography for fieldwork |
| AHCECR307 | Read and interpret maps |
| AHCFAU302 | Identify fauna in the field |
| AHCLPW302 | Implement a biodiversity monitoring plan |
| AHCLPW308 | Coordinate and report on data collection |
| AHCLPW313 | Undertake sampling and testing of water |
| AHCNSY313 | Implement a propagation plan |
| AHCPCM303 | Identify plant specimens |
| AHCPMG301 | Control weeds |
| AHCPMG305 | Survey pests |
| AHCWRK309 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
| SITTGDE013 | Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture |
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $2,665.00 + Resource fee $302.60 )
(Tuition fee* $795.40 + Resource fee $302.60 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCECR309 | Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works |
| AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCCFP301 | Identify the effects of climate change as a factor in land management |
| AHCECR203 | Perform basic ecological restoration works |
| AHCECR301 | Maintain native ecosystem areas |
| AHCECR306 | Conduct photography for fieldwork |
| AHCFAU302 | Identify fauna in the field |
| AHCLPW308 | Coordinate and report on data collection |
| AHCMOM213 | Operate and maintain chainsaws |
| AHCMOM304 | Operate machinery and equipment |
| AHCNSY313 | Implement a propagation plan |
| AHCPCM204 | Recognise plants |
| AHCPMG301 | Control weeds |
| AHCWRK309 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
| CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $2,665.00 + Resource fee $302.60 )
(Tuition fee* $795.40 + Resource fee $302.60 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCECR309 | Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works |
| AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCECR301 | Maintain native ecosystem areas |
| AHCECR303 | Implement biological reintroduction works |
| AHCECR305 | Collect native seed |
| AHCECR306 | Conduct photography for fieldwork |
| AHCECR307 | Read and interpret maps |
| AHCFAU302 | Identify fauna in the field |
| AHCLPW302 | Implement a biodiversity monitoring plan |
| AHCLPW308 | Coordinate and report on data collection |
| AHCLPW313 | Undertake sampling and testing of water |
| AHCNSY313 | Implement a propagation plan |
| AHCOCM303 | Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols |
| AHCPCM303 | Identify plant specimens |
| AHCPMG301 | Control weeds |
| AHCPMG305 | Survey pests |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $2,665.00 + Resource fee $302.60 )
(Tuition fee* $795.40 + Resource fee $302.60 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCECR309 | Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works |
| AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCCFP301 | Identify the effects of climate change as a factor in land management |
| AHCECR203 | Perform basic ecological restoration works |
| AHCECR301 | Maintain native ecosystem areas |
| AHCECR306 | Conduct photography for fieldwork |
| AHCFAU302 | Identify fauna in the field |
| AHCLPW308 | Coordinate and report on data collection |
| AHCMOM213 | Operate and maintain chainsaws |
| AHCMOM304 | Operate machinery and equipment |
| AHCNSY313 | Implement a propagation plan |
| AHCPCM204 | Recognise plants |
| AHCPMG301 | Control weeds |
| AHCWRK309 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
| CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
Semester 2, 2024
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $2,665.00 + Resource fee $302.60 )
(Tuition fee* $795.40 + Resource fee $302.60 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCECR309 | Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works |
| AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCECR301 | Maintain native ecosystem areas |
| AHCECR303 | Implement biological reintroduction works |
| AHCECR305 | Collect native seed |
| AHCECR306 | Conduct photography for fieldwork |
| AHCECR307 | Read and interpret maps |
| AHCFAU302 | Identify fauna in the field |
| AHCLPW302 | Implement a biodiversity monitoring plan |
| AHCLPW308 | Coordinate and report on data collection |
| AHCLPW313 | Undertake sampling and testing of water |
| AHCNSY313 | Implement a propagation plan |
| AHCOCM303 | Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols |
| AHCPCM303 | Identify plant specimens |
| AHCPMG301 | Control weeds |
| AHCPMG305 | Survey pests |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $2,665.00 + Resource fee $302.60 )
(Tuition fee* $795.40 + Resource fee $302.60 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCECR309 | Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works |
| AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCCFP301 | Identify the effects of climate change as a factor in land management |
| AHCECR203 | Perform basic ecological restoration works |
| AHCECR301 | Maintain native ecosystem areas |
| AHCECR306 | Conduct photography for fieldwork |
| AHCFAU302 | Identify fauna in the field |
| AHCLPW308 | Coordinate and report on data collection |
| AHCMOM213 | Operate and maintain chainsaws |
| AHCMOM304 | Operate machinery and equipment |
| AHCNSY313 | Implement a propagation plan |
| AHCPCM204 | Recognise plants |
| AHCPMG301 | Control weeds |
| AHCWRK309 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
| CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |