Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management - VDSS

Do you want to look after the environment? Then this hands-on course is for you. Learn practical skills in native seed collection and propagation, bushland restoration, native plant and wildlife identification, pest plant control, fencing and maintaining structures, using maps and much more. Pathways may include employment into roles such as assistant land management officer, assistant conservation worker, assistant parks and wildlife officer. Come and get your hands dirty.

Entry Requirements

NA

Proposed Units

• AHCBIO203 Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity
• AHCNSY206 Care for nursery plants
• AHCLPW201 Operate a handheld GPS device
• AHCPCM204 Recognise plants
• AHCNSY207 Undertake propagation activities
• AHCECR201 Capture digital media for fieldwork
• AHCWRK205 Participate in workplace communications
• AHCPGD201 Plant trees and shrubs
• AHCMOM204 Undertake Operational Maintenance Of Machinery
• AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment
• AHCCHM201 Apply chemicals under supervision
• AHCPMG201 Treat weeds
• AHCWRK209 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
• AHCWHS201 Participate in work health and safety processes
• AHCLSC205 Install Tree Protection Devices

Clothing and Equipment

• Solid, closed in shoes (work boots)
• Hat and sunscreen
• Branded uniform shirt, safety glasses, gloves and ear protection supplied

Pathways

Here are the next steps you could take in your education pathway:

• Certificate III Conservation and Land Management
• Diploma of Conservation and Land Management

Potential Job Outcomes

• Indigenous land management
• Lands, parks and wildlife roles
• Project firefighter