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AHC31424 Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

AHC31424 Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

National ID AHC31424 State ID BJS2

Gain the skills needed to work in the conservation industry, in a practical, outdoor setting, restoring natural bushland, coastal or aquatic areas. Equip yourself with the skills needed to take on meaningful work outdoors.

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Overview

Campus Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) | Midland

When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025

How On campus

Work for the future

This course is designed to give you the foundation skills and knowledge needed within the conservation and ecosystem management industry, to enter the work force in either private, local or state government sectors.

As part of this course you will undertake three units that have been designed to meet the Department of Health requirements to gain a Pest Management Technician Licence to control weeds and other minor pests in lawns and gardens, landscaping, bushland or minesite rehabilitation.

All of our classes have extensive resources and are run by highly experienced lecturers.

Please note, that you will be enrolled in a dual qualification which includes Certificate III Conservation and Ecosystem Management students and Certificate III Horticulture.  Upon successful completion, students will receive both qualifications. Additional details will be provided during Orientation.

This qualification allows you to develop trade level skills and knowledge across a broad of subjects including:

  • Maintain native ecosystem area
  • Implement biodiversity monitoring plan
  • Control weeds, pests, diseases and disorders
  • Work health and safety
  • Identifying plant specimens
  • Implement a propagation plan

I have the following attributes:

  • Enjoy nature and outdoor work that includes working in varied weather conditions outdoors
  • Comfortable working in a physical environment
  • Fit and enjoy manual labour and physical work
  • Able to work as a part of team
  • Problem solving skills

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Semester 1, 2025

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 1, 2025
Where Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
How On campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AHCECR309 Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works $292.50 $87.30 $20.00
AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes $146.25 $43.65 $10.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Transport and store chemicals
$65.00 $19.40 $20.00
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
$227.50 $67.90 $25.00
Maintain native ecosystem areas
$97.50 $29.10 $30.00
Implement a biodiversity monitoring plan
$146.25 $43.65 $20.00
Operate machinery and equipment
$113.75 $33.95 $30.00
Provide information on plants and their culture
$130.00 $38.80 $35.00
Identify and select plants
$357.50 $106.70 $25.00
Implement a plant establishment program
$227.50 $67.90 $50.00
Perform specialist amenity pruning
$97.50 $29.10 $35.00
Implement a landscape maintenance program
$97.50 $29.10 $25.00
Control weeds
$97.50 $29.10 $25.00
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
$113.75 $33.95 $15.00
Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
$260.00 $77.60 $45.00
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
$178.75 $53.35 $20.00

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 1, 2025
Where Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
How On campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AHCECR309 Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works $292.50 $87.30 $20.00
AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes $146.25 $43.65 $10.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Transport and store chemicals
$65.00 $19.40 $0.00
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
$227.50 $67.90 $0.00
Maintain native ecosystem areas
$97.50 $29.10 $0.00
Implement a biodiversity monitoring plan
$146.25 $43.65 $20.00
Operate machinery and equipment
$113.75 $33.95 $0.00
Provide information on plants and their culture
$130.00 $38.80 $0.00
Identify and select plants
$357.50 $106.70 $25.00
Implement a plant establishment program
$227.50 $67.90 $50.00
Perform specialist amenity pruning
$97.50 $29.10 $0.00
Implement a landscape maintenance program
$97.50 $29.10 $25.00
Control weeds
$97.50 $29.10 $25.00
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
$113.75 $33.95 $15.00
Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
$260.00 $77.60 $45.00
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
$178.75 $53.35 $20.00

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Semester 2, 2025

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 2, 2025
Where Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
How On campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AHCECR309 Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works $292.50 $87.30 $20.00
AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes $146.25 $43.65 $10.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Transport and store chemicals
$65.00 $19.40 $20.00
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
$227.50 $67.90 $25.00
Maintain native ecosystem areas
$97.50 $29.10 $30.00
Implement a biodiversity monitoring plan
$146.25 $43.65 $20.00
Operate machinery and equipment
$113.75 $33.95 $30.00
Provide information on plants and their culture
$130.00 $38.80 $35.00
Identify and select plants
$357.50 $106.70 $25.00
Implement a plant establishment program
$227.50 $67.90 $50.00
Perform specialist amenity pruning
$97.50 $29.10 $35.00
Implement a landscape maintenance program
$97.50 $29.10 $25.00
Control weeds
$97.50 $29.10 $25.00
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
$113.75 $33.95 $15.00
Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
$260.00 $77.60 $45.00
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
$178.75 $53.35 $20.00

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 2, 2025
Where Midland
How On campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AHCECR309 Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works $292.50 $87.30 $20.00
AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes $146.25 $43.65 $10.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Transport and store chemicals
$65.00 $19.40 $20.00
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
$227.50 $67.90 $25.00
Maintain native ecosystem areas
$97.50 $29.10 $30.00
Implement a biodiversity monitoring plan
$146.25 $43.65 $20.00
Operate machinery and equipment
$113.75 $33.95 $30.00
Provide information on plants and their culture
$130.00 $38.80 $35.00
Identify and select plants
$357.50 $106.70 $25.00
Implement a plant establishment program
$227.50 $67.90 $50.00
Perform specialist amenity pruning
$97.50 $29.10 $35.00
Implement a landscape maintenance program
$97.50 $29.10 $25.00
Control weeds
$97.50 $29.10 $25.00
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
$113.75 $33.95 $15.00
Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
$260.00 $77.60 $46.00
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
$178.75 $53.35 $20.00

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 2, 2025
Where Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
How On campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AHCECR309 Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works $292.50 $87.30 $20.00
AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes $146.25 $43.65 $10.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Transport and store chemicals
$65.00 $19.40 $0.00
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
$227.50 $67.90 $0.00
Maintain native ecosystem areas
$97.50 $29.10 $0.00
Implement a biodiversity monitoring plan
$146.25 $43.65 $20.00
Operate machinery and equipment
$113.75 $33.95 $0.00
Provide information on plants and their culture
$130.00 $38.80 $0.00
Identify and select plants
$357.50 $106.70 $25.00
Implement a plant establishment program
$227.50 $67.90 $50.00
Perform specialist amenity pruning
$97.50 $29.10 $0.00
Implement a landscape maintenance program
$97.50 $29.10 $25.00
Control weeds
$97.50 $29.10 $25.00
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
$113.75 $33.95 $15.00
Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
$260.00 $77.60 $45.00
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
$178.75 $53.35 $20.00

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

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