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Qualification details

AHC40924 - Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Current
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes AHC40920 - Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem ManagementUpdated 1 Core unit, 37 Elective units, added 1 Elective unit and deleted 4 Elective units 30/Apr/2024

Release Status:
Current
Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 01/May/2024


Training packages that include this qualification

Units of competency

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AHCBER403 - Plan and supervise control activities on infected premisesPlan and supervise control activities on infected premisesCurrentElective
AHCCCF417 - Obtain and manage sponsorshipObtain and manage sponsorshipCurrentElective
PUAFIR203 - Respond to urban fireRespond to urban fireCurrentElective
SITXCCS010 - Provide visitor informationProvide visitor informationCurrentElective
LGACOR007 - Conduct community consultationsConduct community consultationsCurrentElective
PUACOM012 - Liaise with media at a local levelLiaise with media at a local levelCurrentElective
AHCSAW402 - Set out conservation earthworksSet out conservation earthworksCurrentElective
FWPNSY3002 - Extract, clean, store and despatch tree seedsExtract, clean, store and despatch tree seedsCurrentElective
AHCMOM402 - Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipmentSupervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipmentCurrentElective
AHCPMG401 - Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation planImplement the pest monitoring and evaluation planCurrentElective
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 234311 Conservation Officer 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0509 Environmental Studies 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 511 Certificate IV 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Pest Management,Nurseries,Environmental Protection,Weed Management,Environmental Health 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Senior Conservation Worker,Soil Conservation Specialist,National Parks Worker,Lands, Parks and Wildlife Supervisor,Pest Control Supervisor (Feral Animals),Landcare Supervisor,Community Coordinator (Conservation),Weed Management Supervisor,Indigenous Land Management Supervisor 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 234311 Conservation Officer 19/Jun/2024 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0509 Environmental Studies 19/Jun/2024 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 511 Certificate IV 01/May/2024 
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Modification History

Release

Comments

Release 1

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 10.0.

Qualification Description

This qualification has the practical skills and theoretical knowledge required for specialised or skilled work in the conservation and ecosystem management industry.

The qualification provides for advanced skills and/or supervisory roles in a broad range of conservation and ecological work or can focus on areas of specific needs including:

  • supervisory and management
  • indigenous land management
  • ecosystem management
  • pest controller
  • fire management.

No 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:

  • 12 units of competency:
  • 2 core unit plus
  • 10 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 3 units must be selected from Group A
  • remaining units may be selected from Group A or B or C and up to 4 units may be selected from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course
  • Elective Group C can only be selected if required as a prerequisite.

Where First Aid training is required, the current unit must be imported using the import rules above.

Core Units

AHCECR308

Conduct a site inspection for ecological restoration

AHCWHS402

Maintain workplace health and safety processes

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

AHCBUS407

Cost a project

AHCBUS410

Report on a project

AHCECR401

Supervise ecological restoration works

AHCECR402

Plan the implementation of revegetation works

AHCLPW406

Supervise the monitoring of biodiversity

AHCLPW408

Implement land and sea management practices

AHCLPW409

Inspect and monitor culturally significant places

AHCLPW410

Produce maps for land management purposes

AHCOCM401

Protect places of cultural significance

AHCOCM402

Report on place of potential cultural significance

AHCOCM403

Contribute to a proposal for a negotiated outcome related to Country

AHCPMG401

Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan

AHCPMG409

Implement a pest management plan

AHCPMG412

Develop a pest management plan

AHCPMG413

Define the pest problem

AHCSAW402

Set out conservation earthworks

AHCSAW404

Supervise implementation of conservation earthworks plans

AHCWRK409

Supervise work routines and staff performance

MSS024032

Document simple geological information for a site

PUAFIR402 *

Conduct simple prescribed burns

Group B

AHCBER403

Plan and supervise control activities on infected premises

AHCBER404

Conduct field surveillance for a biosecurity emergency response

AHCBIO401

Plan and implement a biosecurity program

AHCBUS403

Prepare project acquittal

AHCBUS408

Operate within a budget framework

AHCCCF417

Obtain and manage sponsorship

AHCCCF418

Contribute to association governance

AHCCCF419

Present proposed courses of action at a meeting

AHCCCF420

Facilitate ongoing group development

AHCCCF421

Develop approaches to include cultural and human diversity

AHCCCF422

Coordinate events to support group purpose

AHCCHM404

Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals

AHCCHM405

Plan and implement a chemical use program

AHCLPW407

Process applications for changes in land use

AHCLSC404

Supervise landscape project works

AHCMOM402

Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment

AHCOCM404

Record and document Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community history

AHCOCM405

Develop work practices to accommodate cultural identity

AHCPCM404

Recommend plants and cultural practices

AHCPGD404

Plan a plant establishment program

AHCPMG402

Ensure compliance with pest legislation

AHCPMG501

Develop a regional pest management plan

AHCPMG502

Investigate a pest control failure

AHCPMG508

Develop a system to monitor and evaluate the pest management plan

AHCSOL409

Supervise acid sulphate soil remediation and management projects

AHCWRK404

Implement quality assurance procedures

AHCWRK406

Develop community networks

AHCWRK407

Promote community programs

AHCWRK408

Provide information on issues and policies

BSBINS401

Analyse and present research information

BSBLDR414

Lead team effectiveness

BSBPMG428

Apply project life cycle management process

BSBPMG430

Undertake project work

CHCCDE018

Develop and implement community programs

FWPNSY3002

Extract, clean, store and despatch tree seeds

LGACOR007

Conduct community consultations

MSL913004

Plan and conduct laboratory/field work

MSMSUP280

Manage conflict at work

PSPPCY014

Support policy implementation

PUACOM012

Liaise with media at a local level

PUAFIR203 *

Respond to urban fire

PUAFIR204 *

Respond to wildfire

PUAFIR207 *

Operate breathing apparatus open circuit

PUAFIR210

Prevent injury

PUAFIR302 *

Suppress urban fire

PUAFIR303 *

Suppress wildfire

PUALAW001

Protect and preserve incident scene

PUAOPE015

Conduct briefings and debriefings

PUAOPE016 *

Manage a multi-team sector

SFICRO401

Manage minor crocodile incidents in the wild

SFICRO403

Capture, transport and release crocodiles

SITTGDE019

Research and share information on Australian Indigenous cultures

SITTGDE020

Prepare specialised interpretive content on flora, fauna and landscape

SITTGDE022

Prepare specialised interpretive content on cultural and heritage environments

SITTPPD013

Develop interpretive activities

SITXCCS010

Provide visitor information

TAEDEL311

Provide work skill instruction

TLIR4002

Source goods/services and evaluate contractors

Group C Prerequisite Unit

HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

Prerequisite Units

Note: Units listed in the Prerequisite requirement column that have their own prerequisite requirements are shown with an asterisk (*)

Unit of competency

Prerequisite requirement

PUAFIR203 Respond to urban fire

PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit*

PUAFIR204 Respond to wildfire

PUAFIR210 Prevent injury

PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit

PUAFIR210 Prevent injury

PUAFIR302 Suppress urban fire

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
PUAFIR203 Respond to urban fire *

PUAFIR303 Suppress wildfire

PUAFIR204 Respond to wildfire *

PUAFIR402 Conduct simple prescribed burns

PUAFIR303 Suppress wildfire *

PUAOPE016 Manage a multi-team sector

PUAFIR302 Suppress urban fire *

OR

PUAFIR303 Suppress wildfire *

Qualification Mapping Information

Code and title current version

Code and title previous version

Comments

Equivalence status

AHC40924 Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

AHC40920 Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

Updated 1 Core unit, 37 Elective units, added 1 Elective unit and deleted 4 Elective units

Not equivalent 

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72