Qualification details

Modification History

June 2012. Corrected Unit AHCPCM303A name in Unit grid.

Description

This qualification provides a vocational outcome in the conservation and land management industry.

Pathways Information

Qualification pathways 

Pathways into the qualification 

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

Pathways from the qualification 

Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management.

Australian Apprenticeships 

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.

Job roles 

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

National parks worker

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements 

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Employability Skills Summary

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Employability Skill	Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :
Communication	Listening and understanding Speaking clearly and directly Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation Applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements
Teamwork	Working as an individual and a team member Working with diverse individuals and groups Applying knowledge of own role as a part of a team
Problem-solving	Working as an individual and a team member Working with diverse individuals and groups Applying knowledge of own role as a part of a team
Initiative and enterprise	Adapting to new situations Being creative in response to workplace challenges Identifying opportunities that might not be obvious to others
Planning and organising	Collecting analysing and organising information Being appropriately resourceful
Self-management	Monitoring and evaluating own performance Taking responsibility at the appropriate level
Learning	Being open to learning, new ideas and techniques Learning in a range of settings including informal learning
Technology	Using technology and related workplace equipment Using basic technology skills Applying OHS knowledge when using technology

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules 

Completion of sixteen (16) units made up of two (2) core units and fourteen (14) elective units.

ELECTIVE UNITS 

• a minimum of four (4) units must come from elective group A
• a minimum of seven (7) units must come from elective groups A or B
• a maximum of three (3) units from units aligned to Certificates II, III or IV in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in conservation and land management.

CORE UNITS 

Occupational Health and Safety 

AHCOHS301A Contribute to OHS processes

Work 

AHCWRK313A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A 

Lands , parks and wildlife 

AHCLPW301A Supervise park visitor activities

AHCLPW303A Construct access tracks

AHCLPW304A Carry out inspection of designated area

AHCLPW305A Perform diving for scientific purposes

AHCLPW306A Undertake sampling and testing of water

PUAFIR204B Respond to wildfire

PUAFIR303B Suppress wildfire

SITTGDE001A Work as a guide

Indigenous land management 

AHCILM303A Work in an Indigenous community or organisation

SITTGDE009A Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture

Pest management 

AHCPMG301A Control weeds

Plants 

AHCPCM302A Provide information on plants and their culture

AHCPCM303A Identify plant specimens

ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B 

Biosecurity 

AHCBIO302A Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs

Fauna 

AHCFAU301A Respond to wildlife emergencies

LGAREGS305A Undertake animal or reptile control duties

Natural area restoration 

AHCNAR301A Maintain natural areas

AHCNAR302A Collect and preserve biological samples

AHCNAR303A Implement revegetation works

AHCNAR304A Undertake direct seeding

FPIFGM3201A Manage seed collection

Pest management 

AHCPMG302A Control plant pests, diseases and disorders

AHCPMG303A Maintain biological cultures

AHCPMG304A Release biological agents

Chemicals 

AHCCHM303A Prepare and apply chemicals

AHCCHM304A Transport, handle and store chemicals

Machinery operation and maintenance 

AHCMOM315A Operate chemical application machinery and equipment

FPICOT2234A Operate 4x4 vehicle

Soils and media 

AHCSOL201A Determine basic properties of soil and/or growing media

AHCSOL401A Sample soils and interpret results

Work 

AHCWRK303A Respond to emergencies

AHCWRK304A Respond to rescue incidents

AHCWRK305A Coordinate work site activities

AHCWRK310A Provide on-job training support

AHCWRK311A Conduct site inspections

AHCWRK404A Ensure compliance with pest legislation

CPPSIS4005A Collect basic GPS data