Diploma of Conservation and Land Management

Course Code

AHC51116

Department

Food and Fibre

Study Area(s)

Conservation and Land Management, Natural Resource Management

Campus

BROADMEADOWS

Course Length

Full-time(1 year)
Part-time day(2 years)

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Start Date(s):	Rolling enrolments. Enrol at any time.
End Date(s):	Rolling enrolments. Enrol at any time.
Days and Time:	Please contact the department to find out the timetable for this course.

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Course Overview

Build your knowledge in a variety of areas around planning and management activities. You may become decision makers in the public and private sector. Our partnerships with over 60 industry groups allows you to be involved in real projects as part of your training.

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Elective

Module Code	Module Title	Nominal Hours
AHCAGB505	Develop a whole farm plan	120
AHCBUS402	Cost a project	50
AHCBUS504	Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders	120
AHCCCF402	Report on project	60
AHCCCF504	Support group and community changes in resource management	100
AHCCHM303	Prepare and apply chemicals	70
AHCCHM304	Transport and store chemicals	50
AHCCHM402	Plan and implement a chemical use program	90
AHCILM501	Conduct field research into natural and cultural resources	200
AHCLPW404	Produce maps for land management purposes	120
AHCLPW405	Monitor biodiversity	100
AHCLPW501	Develop a management plan for a designated area	200
AHCNAR402	Plan the implementation of revegetation works	80
AHCNAR502	Conduct biological surveys	200
AHCNAR504	Manage natural area restoration programs	200
AHCNAR505	Plan river restoration works	150
AHCPCM401	Recommend plants and cultural practices	80
AHCPCM502	Collect and classify plants	120
AHCPGD505	Conduct comprehensive inspection of park facilities	150
AHCPMG413	Define the pest problem	100
AHCWHS401	Maintain work health and safety processes	70
AHCWRK401	Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures	100
AHCWRK402	Provide information on issues and policies	60
AHCWRK503	Prepare reports	60
AHCWRK508	Interpret legislation	100
SITTPPD002	Develop interpretive activities	60

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course. Assessment may include written, oral or practical assessment methods. You will know in advance about the type of assessment and how it will operate. There is the opportunity for reassessment and appeal and you will be given this information. Will include work placement.

What will I study?

Please refer to the course module listing above.

For course information, please call 13 TAFE (13 8233) or fill our enquiry form.

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!

You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!

The fees listed below relate to 2019 courses and are indicative pricing only as total costs vary depending on the units you elect to study.

Concessions for Diploma and Advanced Diploma course categories are only available to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders.

Payment plans are available. Click here to find out more.
Course availability is subject to enrolment numbers.

Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee (table 1), any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2) and non-tuition fees such as student support fees (table 3).

Table 1

Enrolment type

Government Subsidised
Indicative total tuition fee#

Concession
Indicative total tuition fee#
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Full Fee
Indicative total tuition fee#

Non-Apprentice

$7975.00

$1595

$11890

Apprentice/Trainee

Table 2

Average course
material fees^*

$145

Average course
consumable fees^*

$145

Scholarships Payment Plans

# The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
^* Materials/Consumables fees may vary for each individual based on the units they are studying.
Average tuition fees are based on the typical number of student contact hours undertaken by a student to complete this course. Average fees displayed are purely indicative and may not be your actual fee. Fees vary based on the number/hours of electives chosen by the student.

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2019 Student Services Fee (Table 3)

	Type of cohort:
	Eligible full fee paying student (more than 125 SC hours)	Non eligible/FFS full fee paying student (more than 125 SC hours)	Special cohort classes: Concession card holders Apprentices Trainees Work based students (100% off campus delivery) Full online delivery (100% off campus delivery)	Any students studying less than 125 hours in the full year
Domestic student services fees for 2019:	$0.40 per student contact hour. $60 min total to $200 max total	$0.40 per student contact hour. $60 min total to $200 max total	$60 fixed fee	None

Exemptions

The following fee categories are exempt from the SSF -
ASH: Asylum Seeker Or Victim Of Human Trafficking Concession
ASZ: Asylum Seeker Or Victim Of Human Trafficking Non-concession
X: Community-based Orders/Judy Lazarus Transition Centre
OZ: International Student
M: Prisoner
YTC: Young People Transitioning From Care – Concession
YTN: Young People Transitioning From Care - No Concession
Short courses

student contact hours

Total hours^	Indicative hours*	Government Subsidised $/SCH	Indigenous Concession $/SCH	Full fee $/SCH
1450	1450	$5.50	$1.10	$8.20

^This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the total duration of the course. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student.

*This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the calendar year of 2019. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student. If you have to undertake training as part of Skills Recognition, your tuition fees are charged according to the applicable rate per Student Contact Hour depending on your eligibility for government subsidised, concession or full fees.

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What costs and other fees should I expect?

Contact the Contact Centre on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or enquiries@kangan.edu.au for a fee schedule. There may be extra costs for reference books, protective clothing or specialised materials.

Can I apply?

You need to have completed VCE (or equivalent) or be of mature age and have sufficient work experience. You also need to have a high level of literacy and numeracy skills following completion of an LLN assessment. You must be physically fit and be prepared to work in an outdoor environment.

Where and how can I study?

You will study at the Broadmeadows campus.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may lead to employment as a:

• Biodiversity Officer

• Conservation Reserve Manager

• Environmental Consultant

• Fire Crew Officer

• Fisheries Officer

What qualifications will I receive?

On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Diploma of Conservation and Land Management (AHC51116). As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.

What opportunities for further studies will I have?

You may be interested in continuing on to the Advanced Diploma of Conservation and Land Management (AHC60415). Alternatively you may be eligible for credits towards a Bachelor degree at university.

How do I apply?

To apply for this course you must fill in a direct application form which can be obtained from the institute by calling the Contact Centre on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or email enquiries@kangan.edu.au.