Overview
The Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management will give you experience in planning and implementing a range of projects to assist you to work within the conservation and ecosystem management industry.
Career opportunities, include:
- ecosystem management
- fire management
- pest controller
- indigenous land manager
Pathways to further study:
- AHC50920 Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Studying the Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management at Holmesglen
Throughout this course you will gain experience in a range of conservation and ecological projects including mapping and biodiversity projects, inspecting and monitoring cultural places, re-vegetation projects, pest, plant and animal management, flora and fauna identification and recognition of geological landforms and samples, Ecosystem site inspections, developing interpretive activities and researching environmental issues and maintaining industry WHS processes.
The course is delivered through a mix of classroom-based learning and practical field-based work.
Course structure
Timetable: Full time: 3 days per week, Monday – Wednesday: 9am to 4pm
To receive this qualification you must complete two core units and 10 elective units. Elective units have been chosen by Holmesglen based on feedback from industry.
Units
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| Unit code |
Name |
| AHCWHS401 |
Maintain work health and safety processes |
| AHCPMG413 |
Define the pest problem |
| AHCECR308 |
Conduct a site inspection for ecological restoration |
| AHCPMG412 |
Develop a pest management plan |
| AHCWRK402 |
Provide information on issues and policies |
| SITTPPD002 |
Develop interpretive activities |
| AHCLPW406 |
Supervise the monitoring of biodiversity |
| AHCLPW410 |
Produce maps for land management purposes |
| AHCPCM401 |
Recommend plants and cultural practices |
| AHCECR402 |
Plan the implementation of revegetation works |
| AHCLPW409 |
Inspect and monitor culturally significant places |
| MSS024020 |
Recognise common geological landforms and samples |
| Code | Name |
|---|
| AHCWHS401 | Maintain work health and safety processes |
| AHCPMG413 | Define the pest problem |
| AHCECR308 | Conduct a site inspection for ecological restoration |
| AHCPMG412 | Develop a pest management plan |
| AHCWRK402 | Provide information on issues and policies |
| SITTPPD002 | Develop interpretive activities |
| AHCLPW406 | Supervise the monitoring of biodiversity |
| AHCLPW410 | Produce maps for land management purposes |
| AHCPCM401 | Recommend plants and cultural practices |
| AHCECR402 | Plan the implementation of revegetation works |
| AHCLPW409 | Inspect and monitor culturally significant places |
| MSS024020 | Recognise common geological landforms and samples |
Assessment
Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements.
Applicants should have the physical capacity to be able to successfully undertake fieldwork where they may be required to carry light equipment as part of class work and assessments on field trip days. Students also need to be available to attend a week-long camp.
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.
COVID-19 vaccination requirements
Please refer to our coronavirus update page to view current vaccine requirements.
Recognition of prior learning
You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.
Outcomes
Qualification and recognition
On completion, you will receive the AHC40920 Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management.
Connections with industry
All of our projects are run jointly with public land management agencies, which may include Mornington Peninsula Shire, Kingston City Council, Parks Victoria, and the National Trust of Victoria.
How to apply
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Recruitment
Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.
Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.
Fees
| Tuition fees (GST exempt) |
Cost |
|
| Full Fee | $13,348 | |
| Government subsidised | $3,948 | |
| Concession | $790 | |
| Mandatory Materials and Activities fees * (GST inc) |
|
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| Materials fee | $0 | |
| Activities fee | $300 | |
*Mandatory Materials and Activities fees are still payable by all students including students who may be eligible for Government subsidised/Concession fees.
**Additional costs may also apply for course consumable and other costs. These may include consumables such as learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing and other costs such as immunisation costs, National Police Check and Working with Children Check for relevant courses. To view the additional costs that apply for each course, download a full list of estimated additional costs by course (PDF - 102kb).
All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Find out now if you are eligible for Government-subsidised fees or Concession
.