• You have a passion for Conservation, Ecosystems and the Environment.
• You enjoy being hands-on outside in nature and want to restore and rehabilitate ecosystems.

Then this is the course for you.

To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must: 

• Have an interest in conservation, ecosystems and the environment.
• Enjoy practical / manual work.
• Enjoy nature and outdoors.
• Show the ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Be able to cope with varied outdoor weather conditions (e.g., heat, rain, cold, wind).
• Demonstrate the ability to cope with nature (e.g., flies, insects, spiders).
• Have high stamina and fitness levels.
• Demonstrate your problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to accurately follow plans and instructions and work to deadlines.
• Able to follow Work Health and Safety procedures and respond to immediate safety risks.
• Show tolerance, patience and the willingness to work with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

This course provides a broad range of skills for work roles within conservation, ecosystems and the environment. You will learn to undertake site restoration, rehabilitation, renewal and management of rural and natural landscapes, degraded sites and marine environments. You will 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.

Time Commitment – You will need to allocate appropriate time to complete this course. This includes attending classes on-site and/or online as outlined in the study mode; and undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, assessment preparation, research and complete assessment requirements. 

Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:

• Respectful Communication - Interact with people from different backgrounds, share ideas effectively and build trust.
• Teamwork – Collaborate with others, show them respect, and be open to feedback.
• Problem Solving - There is always a solution. How do you respond to a challenge? If you spot a problem, we encourage you to ask questions, clarify as needed, and respond appropriately within your training.
• Initiative - Stay motivated, take proactive steps, and seek help when necessary.
• Planning - Manage time well. Knowing how to prioritise and completing your tasks efficiently are crucial for your success.
• Self-Management - Reflect on your performance. Reflection is a powerful tool for growth and success as a student at South Regional TAFE. Being a professional in the workplace can mean learning when to accept responsibility for your failures as often as your successes. This is how we learn!
• Learning – Recognise what your strengths already are. Then embrace all the new knowledge and experience from your South Regional TAFE journey to grow as a student. Some of the skills you will learn include:
  • Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works.
  • Contribute to Workplace Health and Safety of self and others.
  • Maintain native ecosystem areas.
  • Conduct photography for field work
  • Identify fauna in the field.
  • Implement a propagation plan.
  • Control weeds.
• Technology - Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.