Diploma of Conservation and Land Management

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

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Diploma of Conservation and Land Management

Objectives The Diploma in Conservation and Land Management provides the knowledge and skills required for management level positions in conservation and land management. This is a hands-on training program where you learn whilst working with industry.
Entry requirements Successful completion of the Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management, or equivalent. High level literacy and numeracy skills. You must be physically fit and prepared to work in an outdoor environment.
Academic title Diploma of Conservation and Land Management
Course description
Key Study Areas

Key study areas include:

    * Community Engagement
    * Environmental law
    * Fiscal management
    * GIS/mapping for environmental management
    * Implementing an environmental management plan
    * Monitoring biodiversity
    * Pest animal/plant management
    * River/water management

Where    • Bendigo (Charleston Road Campus)

Duration Options
Study options available for the Diploma in Conservation and Land Management, include:
- Class based
- Industry based (on-the-job)
The full time Class based program is conducted over 12 months. A part time program can be negotiated to be undertaken within 24 months.

Industry based training program 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    01.12.2009    Full Time
Charleston Road Campus    15.10.2008    14.10.2009    Flexi-Mode

Employment Opportunities

On successfully completing this course you will be eligible for employment across a wide range of conservation and land management roles. Previous graduates from this program are currently working with a range of conservation and land management stakeholders in most states of Australia. Contact the course coordinator for further details.

Further Study Options

Successful completion of this diploma can lead to the Degree in Conservation and Land Management. BRIT has formal transition arrangements with La Trobe and Charles Sturt Universities for BRIT graduates to gain exemptions for some degree subjects. Contact the course coordinator for further details.

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.