Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 3 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 2.0. |
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Release 2 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.1. |
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Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in the conservation and land management industry.
The qualification enables individuals to select an Indigenous land management, lands, parks and wildlife or natural area management context as a job focus or a mix of these.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 16 units of competency:
- 2 core units plus
- 14 elective units
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- at least 4 must be selected Group A
- at least 6 units must be selected from the remaining units in Group A or Group B, or from the Prerequisite Requirements list if a unit is a required for packaging the qualification
- a maximum of 4 units may be selected from the remaining units listed in this qualification or from units aligned to Certificate II, III or IV qualifications in this Training Package or from any other currently endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
Core Units
Work health and safety
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AHCWHS301 |
Contribute to work health and safety processes |
Work
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AHCWRK309 |
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
Elective Units
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
Group A
Indigenous land management
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AHCILM302 |
Provide appropriate information on cultural knowledge |
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AHCILM305 |
Work with an Aboriginal Community or organisation |
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AHCILM308 |
Identify traditional customs and land rights for an Indigenous Community |
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SITTGDE001 |
Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture |
Natural area restoration
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AHCNAR301 |
Maintain natural areas |
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AHCNAR302 |
Collect and preserve biological samples |
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AHCNAR303 |
Implement revegetation works |
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AHCNAR304 |
Undertake direct seeding |
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AHCNAR305 |
Collect native seed |
Lands, parks and wildlife
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AHCLPW301 |
Supervise park visitor activities |
|
AHCLPW303 |
Construct access tracks |
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AHCLPW304 |
Carry out inspection of designated area |
|
AHCLPW305 |
Perform diving for scientific purposes |
|
AHCLPW306 |
Undertake sampling and testing of water |
|
PUAFIR204B* |
Respond to wildfire |
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PUAFIR215 |
Prevent injury |
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PUAFIR303B* |
Suppress wildfire |
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SITTGDE002 |
Work as a guide |
Fauna
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AHCFAU301 |
Respond to wildlife emergencies |
Infrastructure
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AHCINF303 |
Plan and construct conventional fencing |
Pest management
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AHCPMG301 |
Control weeds |
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AHCPMG302 |
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
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AHCPMG305 |
Survey pests |
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AHCPMG306 |
Determine pest control techniques |
|
AHCPMG307 |
Apply animal trapping techniques |
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AHCPMG308 |
Implement pest management strategies |
|
AHCPMG310 |
Prepare, monitor and maintain biological agents |
|
AHCPMG311 |
Use firearms for pest control activities from aircraft |
Work
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AHCWRK311 |
Conduct site inspections |
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FWPCOT3202 |
Navigate in remote or trackless areas |
Group B
Animal care and management
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ACMGAS305 |
Rescue animals and apply basic first aid |
Biosecurity
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AHCBIO302 |
Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs |
Business
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BSBITU306 |
Design and produce business documents |
Chemicals
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AHCCHM303 |
Prepare and apply chemicals |
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AHCCHM304 |
Transport and store chemicals |
Fauna
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AHCFAU201 |
Recognise fauna |
Infrastructure
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AHCINF301 |
Implement property improvement, construction and repair |
Landscape
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AHCLSC301 |
Set out site for construction works |
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AHCLSC304 |
Erect timber structures and features |
Machinery operation and maintenance
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AHCMOM301 |
Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair |
|
AHCMOM302 |
Perform machinery maintenance |
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AHCMOM304 |
Operate machinery and equipment |
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AHCMOM305 |
Operate specialised machinery and equipment |
|
AHCMOM314 |
Transport machinery |
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AHCMOM315 |
Operate chemical application machinery and equipment |
Natural area restoration
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AHCNAR306 |
Conduct photography for fieldwork |
|
AHCNAR307 |
Read and interpret maps |
Parks and gardens
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AHCPGD301 |
Implement a plant establishment program |
|
AHCPGD304 |
Implement a landscape maintenance program |
|
AHCPGD305 |
Conduct operational inspection of park facilities |
|
AHCPGD306 |
Implement a maintenance program for an aquatic environment |
Pest management
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AHCPMG411 |
Ensure compliance with pest legislation |
Plants
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AHCPCM302 |
Provide information on plants and their culture |
|
AHCPCM303 |
Identify plant specimens |
Seed processing
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AHCSPO308 |
Sample seed before and after processing |
Soil and water conservation
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AHCSAW301 |
Construct conservation earthworks |
|
AHCSAW302 |
Implement erosion and sediment control measures |
Work
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AHCWRK203 |
Operate in isolated and remote situations |
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AHCWRK303 |
Respond to emergencies |
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AHCWRK304 |
Respond to rescue incidents |
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AHCWRK305 |
Coordinate work site activities |
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AHCWRK310 |
Provide on-job training support |
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PUAEMR026 |
Treat operational risk |
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PUAEMR027 |
Assess operational risk |
Prerequisite requirements
Note: Units listed in the Prerequisite requirement column that have their own prerequisite requirements are shown with an asterisk (*)
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Unit of competency |
Prerequisite requirement |
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PUAFIR204B Respond to wildfire |
PUAFIR215 Prevent injury |
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PUAFIR303B Suppress wildfire |
PUAFIR204B Respond to wildfire* |
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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AHC31416 Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management Release 3 |
AHC31416 Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management Release 2 |
Updated and clarified prerequisite requirements |
Equivalent qualification |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
