Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management

Institution Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE Charleston Road Campus
Method On Campus
Location Bendigo
Type Certificate

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Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management

Objectives The Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management provides you with the knowledge and skills on which to build a successful career in this industry. Training focuses on practical skills required by field staff including: * Australian cultural heritage (introduction) * Fencing * First Aid / OH&S * Identification and control of weeds and pests * Plant identification * Revegetation techniques * Safe use of chemicals
Entry requirements Basic literacy and numeracy. You must be physically fit and prepared to work in an outdoor environment. Other Entry Requirements Students are selected through a formal interview process.
Academic title Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management
Course description
Key Study Areas

Key study areas include:

    * Fencing
    *
      Implementing a revegetation program
    *
      OH&S
    *
      Plant identification
    *
      Tree planting
    *
      Using a chainsaw safely
    *
      Weed identification and control

Where    • Bendigo (Charleston Road Campus)

Duration Options
Study options available for the Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management, include:
- Class based
- Industry based (on-the-job)
The duration of the Class based training program is delivered as a full time program over 6 months,
Industry based programs will be defined by the negotiated training plan, however you are encouraged to complete this qualification within 24 months.

Selection Process    • Individual Interview

Up Coming Courses
Campus    Start Date    End Date    Attendance Mode
Charleston Road Campus    11.02.2009    31.07.2009    Part Time
Charleston Road Campus    11.02.2009    31.07.2009    Full Time

Employment Opportunities

On successfully completing this course you will be eligible for employment in a range of roles, including field crew member, native seed collection, summer fire fighting crews or community group coordination.

Further Study Options

On successfully completing this course you may wish to apply for enrolment in the Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management.

Assessment
You will be assessed as part of this course.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of your current qualifications and prior learning: BRIT has processes to give you credit for relevant units from your prior study, and to assess your prior learning against units in a course.