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Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management


 National Code: AHC21024
 TAFE SA Code: TP01446


2025 start

Description

Are you looking for a career that’s more outdoors than in the office? You can become a conservation worker, tree planter, weed control team member, or land-care officer with this entry-level qualification or go on to further study in conservation and ecosystem management. You’ll gain skills in recognising native flora and fauna, weeds, natural area restoration, seed collection and propagation, and the use of small machinery. Learn the basics of conservation and ecosystem management for indigenous land management, lands, parks and wildlife services and the restoration and rehabilitation of ecosystems. Be yourself at TAFE SA.

Apprenticeships & Traineeships
Duration
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18 months 
Landcare Officer
Landcare Officer
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Campus
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Application
Mount Gambier
On Campus On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Part Time Part Time
Day Only
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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • You must have a Contract of Training with an employer to undertake this course

Fees

Total Fees for the 18 month course
Subsidised
$2,127
Concession
$1,265
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised Training Eligibility
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).
What is the CSPA?
Full Fee
$3,421

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

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    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Job role titles may include Conservation Worker, Tree planter, Weed control team member.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (AHC21024)
    Undertaking this course will develop skills and knowledge in recognising native flora and fauna including weeds, natural area restoration, seed collection and propagation and use of small machinery. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 2 core units and 13 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

Further Information

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Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
TP01446
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