Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management - AHC51120
RMIT University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00122A
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 managementecosystem restoration, rehabilitation and renewalconservation worksparks management and/or administrationwildlife managementmarine and/or coastal managementwater and catchment management.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Subjects
- Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports
- Manage WHS hazards associated with maintenance and use of plant
- Develop a management plan for a designated area
- Develop a water quality monitoring program
- Negotiate a contract
- Develop and review a surface water plan
- Follow Aboriginal cultural protocols
- Manage erosion and sediment control
- Lead WHS risk management
- Design control measures and structures
- Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan
- Plan conservation earthworks
- Implement natural and cultural resource management plans
- Plan and evaluate burning for fuel, ecological and cultural resource management
- Implement a machinery management system
- Plan for successful cultural practice at work
- Provide specialist advice to clients
- Manage cultural processes in an Indigenous organisation
- Conduct comprehensive inspection of park facilities
- Develop interpretive activities
- Interpret and report on catchment hydrology
- Develop conservation strategies for cultural resources
- Implement and coordinate a surface water plan
- Coordinate the preparation of a regional resource management plan
- Develop a coastal rehabilitation strategy
- Negotiate and monitor contracts
- Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
- Investigate suspected breaches of natural resource management legislation
- Manage implementation of ecological restoration programs
- Perform sampling and testing of contaminated sites
- Support the implementation of waterways strategies
- Develop and manage a flood plan
- Design an ecological restoration project
- Manage fauna populations
- Implement and coordinate a catchment plan
- Interpret legislation
- Collect and manage data
- Coordinate GIS data manipulation and analysis
- Survey and report on Aboriginal cultural sites
- Assess land use applications for legislative compliance
- Develop a monitoring, evaluation and reporting program
- Undertake project work
- Collect and classify plants
- Manage machinery and equipment
- Provide technical advice on sustainable catchment management
- Map relationship of business enterprise to culture and Country
- Manage the implementation of legislation
- Manage the implementation of a biosecurity emergency control program
- Operate within Community cultures and goals
- Define the pest problem
- Manage natural areas on a rural property
- Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies
- Develop a regional pest management plan
- Protect heritage and cultural assets
- Develop a pest management plan
- Develop environmentally sustainable tourism operations
- Manage enterprise staff requirements
- Conduct field research into natural and cultural resources
- Develop and review an irrigation system plan
- Develop strategies for Indigenous land or sea management
- Manage work health and safety processes
- Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture
- Develop a system to monitor and evaluate the pest management plan
- Manage wildfire hazard reduction programs
- Plan river restoration works
- Implement a monitoring, evaluation and reporting program
- Propose a negotiated outcome for a given area of Country
- Plan and monitor works projects in catchments and waterways
- Conduct biological surveys
- Conduct sustainable work practices in open spaces
- Manage parks and reserves
- Manage restoration of cultural places
- Recognise common geological landforms and samples
- Plan erosion and sediment control measures
- Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne City | International: $39,500 | No |
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