TAFE NSW
1 year 6 months to 2 years
Master ecological restoration and conservation management through practical, field-based training. This diploma prepares you for roles in environmental conservation, Indigenous land management, and ecosystem restoration across Australia.
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, you should have 3 years of appropriate work experience, involvement with an industry association or Landcare group, or successful completion of Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management, or Year 12 completion. You'll need to demonstrate Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills at Level 4 across learning, reading and oral communication, Level 3 across writing and numeracy, and Level 2 for digital literacy. A computer with internet access and word processing software is required. You should be self-directed, able to read longer texts, write clear paragraphs, participate in group discussions, solve practical maths problems, and use basic digital tools.
The diploma comprises 10 units of competency covering: Indigenous land management and sustainable land use strategies; soil, river and natural area restoration including ecological restoration project design and implementation; pest management planning and monitoring; prescribed burning for fuel, ecological and cultural resource management; land management mapping and spatial data collection; environmental legislation interpretation and compliance; catchment hydrology and water quality monitoring; coastal and waterway rehabilitation; park and reserve management; fauna population management; erosion and sediment control; heritage and cultural asset protection; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols and on-Country management; project management and workplace health and safety; business documentation including tenders, quotes and financial reports.
TAFE NSW is Australia's leading vocational education provider with nationally recognised qualifications that enable you to work across different states without additional upskilling. The course combines theory with practical field-based experience, tailored to local community needs. TAFE NSW provides comprehensive support services including disability support, language and literacy assistance, Aboriginal support, careers counselling, and access to learning resources, ensuring your success in this specialised field.
Graduates pursue rewarding careers as environmental officers, national park rangers, biodiversity conservation managers, Indigenous land managers, pest and feral species managers, ecological restoration managers, sustainability managers, threatened species managers, and mine site rehabilitation managers. The qualification opens pathways to leadership roles in environmental organisations, government agencies, conservation non-profits, and Indigenous land management organisations across Australia.
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