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.

Course Overview

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.

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

Pre-Requisites

Nil

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

Entry Requirements

NA

Course Type

Accredited Course; VDSS

Course Code

AHC21024

Campus

Bairnsdale

Morwell

Sale (Gtec)

Completion

Full

Duration

2 Years

Scored Assessment

No

VET in VCE

Yes

Structured Workplace Learning

Strongly Recommended

Course cost

For the course cost please visit the TAFE Gippsland website or call 1300 133 717.
 

TAFE Gippsland has made every reasonable effort to ensure the information contained in this publication is current at the time of publishing. For updated information go to tafegippsland.edu.au or call 1300 133 717. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. TAFE Gippsland reserves the right to alter this information and/or withdraw courses listed herein. © TAFE Gippsland 2025. National Provider Number 0417

TAFE Gippsland has made every reasonable effort to ensure the information contained in this publication is current at the time of publishing. For updated information go to tafegippsland.edu.au or call 1300 133 717. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. TAFE Gippsland reserves the right to alter this information and/or withdraw courses listed herein. © TAFE Gippsland 2025. National Provider Number 0417