Take the next step in your career in the great outdoors with this entry-level course that will qualify you to work as a park ranger or on land conservation projects.
AHC31416 Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management
Kick start your career in land management with this entry-level qualification. This course is perfect for people already working in the field looking to upgrade their skills.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, there is strong future growth predicted for people working as park rangers. Nearly a third of all positions are based in Queensland with employers looking for workers who can communicate clearly, have strong interpersonal skills, and can work well in a team.
This course will prepare you for anything the great outdoors can throw at you. You'll gain specialised skills in plant identification, seed collection and propagation, navigating trackless routes, operating machinery, and running revegetation projects. Our passionate industry experts are the best in the business and will give you the guidance you need to get ahead.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as a park ranger or on land conservation projects in a diverse range of settings.
If you are passionate about becoming a conservation specialist have a chat to our staff about enrolling in a double qualification. Give yourself a competitive edge by combining the Certificate III in Horticulture and the Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management.
We take our lessons out of the classroom and into the field.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 14 elective units from the list below.
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AHCWHS301Contribute to work health and safety processesUnit code: AHCWHS301 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out enterprise work health and safety policies and procedures. |
Contribute to work health and safety processes | |
AHCWRK309Apply environmentally sustainable work practicesUnit code: AHCWRK309 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply environmentally sustainable work practices. |
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
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AHCCHM303Prepare and apply chemicalsUnit code: AHCCHM303 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and apply chemicals for the control of pests across a range of industry sectors. |
Prepare and apply chemicals | |
AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicalsUnit code: AHCCHM304 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely transport, handle and store liquid and dry chemical formulations across a broad range of industry sectors. |
Transport and store chemicals | |
AHCMOM304Operate machinery and equipmentUnit code: AHCMOM304 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain machinery and equipment. |
Operate machinery and equipment | |
AHCNAR303Implement revegetation worksUnit code: AHCNAR303 Unit description: This unit covers the process of implementing revegetation works and defines the standard required to: prepare the site for revegetation works; conduct a site hazard identification and risk control assessment; recognise and treat plant diseases on a revegetation site; treat weeds and competing plants; carry out revegetation works; and clean and maintain the revegetated site. |
Implement revegetation works | |
AHCNAR305Collect native seedUnit code: AHCNAR305 |
Collect native seed | |
AHCNAR307Read and interpret mapsUnit code: AHCNAR307 |
Read and interpret maps | |
AHCNSY203Undertake propagation activitiesUnit code: AHCNSY203 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out a range of propagation tasks. |
Undertake propagation activities | |
AHCNSY301Maintain nursery plantsUnit code: AHCNSY301 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and care for nursery plants. |
Maintain nursery plants | |
AHCPCM302Provide information on plants and their cultureUnit code: AHCPCM302 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide information to clients and others about plants and their cultural requirements. |
Provide information on plants and their culture | |
AHCPCM303Identify plant specimensUnit code: AHCPCM303 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and describe the features and attributes of a plant for the purpose of plant identification and providing information to a client or organisation. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures. |
Identify plant specimens | |
AHCPGD304Implement a landscape maintenance programUnit code: AHCPGD304 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a landscape maintenance program of newly constructed or established landscapes. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures. |
Implement a landscape maintenance program | |
AHCPMG301Control weedsUnit code: AHCPMG301 |
Control weeds | |
AHCPMG302Control plant pests, diseases and disordersUnit code: AHCPMG302 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to control plant pests, diseases and disorders, taking into consideration Integrated Pest Management options. The unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify a range of pests, diseases and disorders and beneficial organisms, assess damage or threat to plants and select and apply pest and disease controls and timing of operations. It includes preparing and calibrating equipment, monitoring the effectiveness of controls and keeping records. |
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | |
AHCSOL303Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areasUnit code: AHCSOL303 |
Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
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