AHC40924 Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Gain skills to help plan and coordinate land and natural resource management, mine site rehabilitation, forestry and national parks. You'll also cover the Department of Health regulations for weed and pest management.

Overview
Campus Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025
How On campus
Land a lead role in conservation
This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to coordinate and supervise operations in your chosen field of Conservation and Ecosystem Management.
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 IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management and Certificate IV in Horticulture. Upon successful completion of one additional unit from Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management, students will receive both qualifications. Additional details will be provided during Orientation.
This qualification will allow you to develop a broad range of industry skills and knowledge including:
- Plan the implementation of revegetation works
- Conduct a site inspection for ecological restoration
- Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals
- Define the pest problem
- Sample soils and interpret results
- Maintain Work Health and Safety processes
- Control weeds
- Transport, handle and store chemicals
- Prepare and apply chemicals to control weeds, pests and diseases
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
Units and fees
Core
National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
---|---|---|---|
AHCECR308 Conduct a site inspection for ecological restoration | $341.60 | $102.90 | $15.00 |
AHCWHS402 Maintain workplace health and safety processes | $317.20 | $95.55 | $15.00 |
Elective
National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
---|---|---|---|
|
$195.20 | $58.80 | $10.00 |
|
$268.40 | $80.85 | $10.00 |
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$268.40 | $80.85 | $20.00 |
|
$170.80 | $51.45 | $15.00 |
|
$341.60 | $102.90 | $20.00 |
|
$390.40 | $117.60 | $85.00 |
|
$122.00 | $36.75 | $5.00 |
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$439.20 | $132.30 | $10.00 |
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$268.40 | $80.85 | $30.00 |
|
$268.40 | $80.85 | $15.00 |
*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.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
---|---|---|---|
AHCECR308 Conduct a site inspection for ecological restoration | $341.60 | $102.90 | $15.00 |
AHCWHS402 Maintain workplace health and safety processes | $317.20 | $95.55 | $15.00 |
Elective
National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
---|---|---|---|
|
$195.20 | $58.80 | $10.00 |
|
$268.40 | $80.85 | $10.00 |
|
$268.40 | $80.85 | $20.00 |
|
$170.80 | $51.45 | $15.00 |
|
$341.60 | $102.90 | $20.00 |
|
$390.40 | $117.60 | $85.00 |
|
$122.00 | $36.75 | $5.00 |
|
$439.20 | $132.30 | $10.00 |
|
$268.40 | $80.85 | $30.00 |
|
$268.40 | $80.85 | $15.00 |
*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.
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