Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 2 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 9.0. |
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Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 6.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge required for skilled and paraprofessional work in conservation and ecosystem management. Workers with this qualification perform in operational managerial and/or technical positions often with specialist skills and knowledge in a range of sectors.
Examples of areas of specialisation include:
- Indigenous land management
- ecosystem restoration, rehabilitation and renewal
- conservation works
- parks management and/or administration
- wildlife management
- marine and/or coastal management
- water and catchment 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:
- 10 units of competency:
- 0 core units 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 4 units selected from Group A
- remaining 6 electives can be selected from Group A, Group B and 2 units can be selected from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
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 Electives
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AHCCSW501 * |
Survey and report on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural sites |
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AHCECR501 |
Manage natural areas on a rural property |
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AHCECR502 |
Conduct biological surveys |
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AHCECR503 |
Design an ecological restoration project |
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AHCECR504 |
Manage implementation of ecological restoration programs |
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AHCECR505 |
Plan river restoration works |
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AHCECR506 |
Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies |
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AHCFIR503 |
Plan and evaluate burning for fuel, ecological and cultural resource management |
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AHCLPW504 |
Assess land use applications for legislative compliance |
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AHCLPW506 |
Develop a management plan for a designated area |
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AHCLPW507 |
Implement natural and cultural resource management plans |
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AHCLPW602 |
Coordinate the preparation of a regional resource management plan |
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AHCNRM512 |
Investigate suspected breaches of natural resource management legislation |
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AHCNRM603 |
Implement a monitoring, evaluation and reporting program |
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AHCNRM605 |
Develop a monitoring, evaluation and reporting program |
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AHCOCM303 |
Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols |
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AHCOCM501 |
Conduct field research into natural and cultural resources |
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AHCOCM502 |
Develop conservation strategies for cultural resources |
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AHCOCM503 |
Manage restoration of cultural places |
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AHCOCM504 |
Develop strategies for on Country management |
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AHCOCM505 |
Map relationship of business organisation to culture and Country |
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AHCOCM506 |
Operate within Community cultures and goals |
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AHCOCM507 |
Propose a negotiated outcome for a given area of Country |
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AHCOCM508 |
Plan for successful cultural practice at work |
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AHCOCM601 |
Manage cultural processes in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander organisation |
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AHCPCM510 |
Collect and classify plants |
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AHCPMG401 |
Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan |
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AHCPMG413 |
Define the pest problem |
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AHCPMG501 |
Develop a regional pest management plan |
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AHCPMG506 |
Manage the implementation of legislation |
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AHCPMG508 |
Develop a system to monitor and evaluate the pest management plan |
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AHCSAW503 |
Plan conservation earthworks |
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AHCSAW504 |
Design control measures and structures |
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AHCSAW505 |
Plan erosion and sediment control measures |
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LGAPLA005 |
Protect heritage and cultural assets |
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MSS024032 |
Document simple geological information for a site |
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NWPIRR005 |
Develop and review a surface water plan |
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NWPIRR006 |
Develop and review an irrigation system plan |
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NWPIRR007 |
Implement and coordinate a surface water plan |
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NWPSOU006 |
Develop and manage a flood plan |
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NWPSOU007 |
Implement and coordinate a catchment plan |
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SISXRES001 |
Conduct sustainable work practices in open spaces |
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SITTGDE013 |
Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture |
Group B Electives
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AHCBER504 |
Manage the implementation of a biosecurity emergency control program |
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AHCBUS511 |
Manage enterprise staff requirements |
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AHCBUS514 |
Negotiate and monitor contracts |
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AHCBUS515 |
Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders |
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AHCBUS518 |
Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports |
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AHCFAU501 |
Manage fauna populations |
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AHCFIR504 |
Manage wildfire hazard reduction programs |
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AHCMOM501 |
Manage machinery and equipment |
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AHCMOM502 |
Implement a machinery management system |
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AHCNRM503 |
Support the implementation of waterways strategies |
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AHCNRM504 |
Interpret and report on catchment hydrology |
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AHCNRM505 |
Provide technical advice on sustainable catchment management |
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AHCNRM509 |
Develop a coastal rehabilitation strategy |
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AHCNRM510 |
Develop a water quality monitoring program |
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AHCNRM511 |
Plan and monitor works projects in catchments and waterways |
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AHCPGD506 |
Manage parks and reserves |
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AHCPGD510 |
Conduct comprehensive inspection of park facilities |
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AHCPMG412 |
Develop a pest management plan |
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AHCSOL506 |
Manage erosion and sediment control |
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AHCWAT505 |
Purchase and sell temporary water for irrigated agriculture and horticulture |
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AHCWAT506 |
Identify carryover water or continuous accounting |
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AHCWHS503 |
Manage workplace health and safety processes |
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AHCWRK506 |
Collect and manage data |
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AHCWRK517 |
Interpret legislation |
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AHCWRK518 |
Provide specialist advice to clients |
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AHCWRK520 |
Develop workplace policy and procedures for environment and sustainability |
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BSBPMG430 |
Undertake project work |
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BSBWHS513 |
Lead WHS risk management |
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BSBWHS518 |
Manage WHS hazards associated with maintenance and use of plant |
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CPPSSI5064 |
Conduct complex spatial data analysis |
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MSS025029 * |
Perform sampling and testing for site contamination |
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SITTPPD013 |
Develop interpretive activities |
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SITTPPD018 |
Develop environmentally sustainable tourism operations |
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TLIR0004 |
Negotiate a contract |
Prerequisite requirements
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Unit of competency |
Prerequisite requirement |
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AHCCSW501 Survey and report on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural sites |
AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols |
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MSS025029 Perform sampling and testing for site contamination |
MSS024032 Document simple geological information for a site |
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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AHC51120 Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management Release 2 |
AHC51120 Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management Release 1 |
Updated codes and titles for elective units Added two new AHCWAT units to Group B electives |
Equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
