TAFE NSW
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This Certificate III qualification teaches you to preserve and rehabilitate natural ecosystems through practical conservation work. Ideal for those passionate about environmental protection, bushland restoration, and wildlife management who want to develop nationally recognised skills in ecological restoration and site assessment.
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, you should have an intermediate level of fitness to manage physical tasks like soil preparation, machinery operation, kneeling and planting. A Class C Driver's Licence is recommended. You'll need sun protection for outdoor work including a sun-safe hat, full length trousers and long sleeved tops, closed toe non-slip shoes, gardening gloves and work gloves. A willingness to work in varied weather conditions is essential. You should have access to a computer and reliable internet connection. Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills at a Year 10 high school level are recommended, and TAFE NSW may ask you to complete an LLN skills test to support your study success.
The course comprises 16 units including 2 core and 14 specialty units. Core units cover workplace health and safety processes and conducting ecological and cultural site inspections. Specialty units cover a comprehensive range of conservation skills including identifying plant and fauna species, pest and weed control techniques, ecological restoration works, erosion and sediment control, marine monitoring, biosecurity measures, cultural burning practices, machinery operation, site inspections, data collection, and environmental compliance. You'll learn to read and interpret maps, conduct site assessments, implement restoration projects, manage biodiversity, and work safely in isolated environments.
TAFE NSW is a nationally recognised Registered Training Organisation (RTO 90003) with extensive experience in vocational education and training. The Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management is nationally accredited, allowing you to train in one state and take work opportunities in another without needing to upskill. TAFE NSW offers flexible delivery options including on-campus, online, workplace and hybrid learning to suit your lifestyle. The institute provides comprehensive support services including disability support, language and literacy assistance, careers counselling, and recognition of prior learning to accelerate your qualification.
Graduates of this course progress into roles such as ecological restoration practitioner, landcare worker, bush regenerator, national parks field officer, and soil conservation assistant. The qualification provides strong pathways to continue your studies with the Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management or related courses like Certificate III in Parks and Gardens. Your experience and prior learning are recognised, potentially allowing faster qualification completion. The skills developed prepare you for careers in environmental management, conservation organisations, government agencies, and private environmental consulting firms.
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