• You have a passion for Conservation, Ecosystems and the Environment.
• You want to restore and rehabilitate ecosystems with senior and supervisory roles.
• You have completed a Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management or equivalent and want to further your skills.

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 well-established skills and knowledge of Conservation, Ecosystems and the Environment.
• Enjoy practical / manual work with good fitness levels,
• Enjoy nature and outdoors.
• Demonstrate your ability to work independently, within a team and leading others.
• Be able to cope with varied outdoor weather conditions (e.g., heat, rain, cold, wind).
• Show ability to cope with nature (e.g., flies, insects, spiders).
• Possess well-developed problem-solving skills.
• Have well-developed digital literacy.
• Be able to accurately follow plans and instructions, and work to deadlines.
• Show the ability 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 advanced skills in a broad range of conservation and ecological work in areas including supervision and management, indigenous land management, ecosystem management, mine site rehabilitation, forestry and national parks, pest control and fire management.

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. 

• 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 and supervise a site inspection for ecological restoration.
  • Maintain Work Health and Safety processes.
  • Develop community networks.
  • Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases.
  • Conduct photography for fieldwork.
  • Report on place of potential cultural significance.
  • Recommend plants and cultural practices.
  • Develop a pest management plan.
  • Manage seed collection.
  • Write complex documents.
• Technology - Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.