Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Start a career in conservation and land management, in the specialist field of ecosystem management, where you will directly contribute to the ongoing preservation and maintenance of Australia's lands and waters, wildlife and habitats, natural ecosystems, and parks and reserves.
This course is the perfect entry point to a career where you can be part of the future of our natural environments, with great career options!
You could get into Indigenous land management, ecological restoration, rehabilitation and renewal and management of rural and natural landscapes including national and nature parks; wildlife management, conservation of land, water and marine environments or fire management — to name just a few.
This is a job where you will directly contribute to the ongoing preservation and maintenance of Australia's beautiful lands and waters, our unique wildlife and their habitat in the natural ecosystem, and our stunning parks and reserves. If you love working outdoors and have a passion for nature, this could be the pathway for you!
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study.
Training option
- STEM
Industry area
- Agriculture, Animals, Science and the Environment
Study areas
- Conservation and Land Management
- Horticulture and Conservation
Course ID
- National ID: AHC31421
- WA State ID: BHM6
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Experience the lay of the land for yourself.
This qualification provides you with the skills and theoretical knowledge for work or further learning in the conservation and ecosystem management industry. You'll gain a broad range of skills or you can focus on one or more specialisations, including:
- Indigenous land management
- Ecological restoration
- Land, parks and wildlife management
- Pest controller
- Conservation earthworks
- Marine operations
- Fire management
Some things you'll learn:
- How to maintain natural areas and wetlands
- How to provide cultural knowledge
- How to create a revegetation program
- How to plant shrubs and tree
- How to treat weeds and collect seeds
This qualification has been replaced and is currently in a teach out period. Students will be informed by their lecturer whether they will be required to transition to the current qualification. In this case, there may be some non-equivalences where students may have to complete additional units.
Delivery location
When you complete this course, you will be ready for a career in Conservation and Ecosystem Management. You will have the skills and knowledge for work or further learning in the conservation and ecosystem management industry. The qualification provides for work roles encompassing a broad range of skills, or can be focused on one or more specialisations such as Indigenous land management, ecological restoration, land, parks and wildlife management and pest control.
Individuals with this qualification perform a range of conservation and ecosystem management activities including site restoration, rehabilitation and renewal and management of the rural and natural landscapes, degraded sites and marine environments. They 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.
Delivery locations
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
This course is the perfect entry point to a career where you can be part of the future of our natural environments, with great career options!
You could get into Indigenous land management, ecological restoration, rehabilitation and renewal and management of rural and natural landscapes including national and nature parks; wildlife management, conservation of land, water and marine environments or fire management — to name just a few.
This is a job where you will directly contribute to the ongoing preservation and maintenance of Australia's beautiful lands and waters, our unique wildlife and their habitat in the natural ecosystem, and our stunning parks and reserves. If you love working outdoors and have a passion for nature, this could be the pathway for you!
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study.
Training option
- STEM
Industry area
- Agriculture, Animals, Science and the Environment
Study areas
- Conservation and Land Management
- Horticulture and Conservation
Course ID
- National ID: AHC31421
- WA State ID: BHM6
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
Experience the lay of the land for yourself.
This qualification provides you with the skills and theoretical knowledge for work or further learning in the conservation and ecosystem management industry. You'll gain a broad range of skills or you can focus on one or more specialisations, including:
- Indigenous land management
- Ecological restoration
- Land, parks and wildlife management
- Pest controller
- Conservation earthworks
- Marine operations
- Fire management
Some things you'll learn:
- How to maintain natural areas and wetlands
- How to provide cultural knowledge
- How to create a revegetation program
- How to plant shrubs and tree
- How to treat weeds and collect seeds
This qualification has been replaced and is currently in a teach out period. Students will be informed by their lecturer whether they will be required to transition to the current qualification. In this case, there may be some non-equivalences where students may have to complete additional units.
Delivery location
When you complete this course, you will be ready for a career in Conservation and Ecosystem Management. You will have the skills and knowledge for work or further learning in the conservation and ecosystem management industry. The qualification provides for work roles encompassing a broad range of skills, or can be focused on one or more specialisations such as Indigenous land management, ecological restoration, land, parks and wildlife management and pest control.
Individuals with this qualification perform a range of conservation and ecosystem management activities including site restoration, rehabilitation and renewal and management of the rural and natural landscapes, degraded sites and marine environments. They 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.
Delivery locations
Experience the lay of the land for yourself.
This qualification provides you with the skills and theoretical knowledge for work or further learning in the conservation and ecosystem management industry. You'll gain a broad range of skills or you can focus on one or more specialisations, including:
- Indigenous land management
- Ecological restoration
- Land, parks and wildlife management
- Pest controller
- Conservation earthworks
- Marine operations
- Fire management
Some things you'll learn:
- How to maintain natural areas and wetlands
- How to provide cultural knowledge
- How to create a revegetation program
- How to plant shrubs and tree
- How to treat weeds and collect seeds
This qualification has been replaced and is currently in a teach out period. Students will be informed by their lecturer whether they will be required to transition to the current qualification. In this case, there may be some non-equivalences where students may have to complete additional units.
Locations
When you complete this course, you will be ready for a career in Conservation and Ecosystem Management. You will have the skills and knowledge for work or further learning in the conservation and ecosystem management industry. The qualification provides for work roles encompassing a broad range of skills, or can be focused on one or more specialisations such as Indigenous land management, ecological restoration, land, parks and wildlife management and pest control.
Individuals with this qualification perform a range of conservation and ecosystem management activities including site restoration, rehabilitation and renewal and management of the rural and natural landscapes, degraded sites and marine environments. They 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.
Locations
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
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Disclaimer
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