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Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
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AHC21024
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About This Qualification
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge required for work in a defined context and/or for further study in conservation and ecosystem management. Work would be carried out under general guidance and supervision. The qualification enables individuals to select and develop basic factual, technical and procedural knowledge in conservation and ecosystem management for Indigenous land management, lands, parks and wildlife services and the restoration and rehabilitation of ecosystems. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. Users are advised that individual elective units selected may have licensing, legislative or certification requirements and are advised to check the units individually for these requirements.
Qualification Code
AHC21024
Training Package
AHC — Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
15 (2 core + 13 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Indigenous Land Management Assistant | Performing revegetation work and maintaining cultural sites on traditional lands under general supervision. |
| Lands, Parks and Wildlife Officer | Executing conservation and maintenance tasks within national parks, reserves, and recreational areas. |
| Landcare Assistant | Contributing to natural land regeneration and conservation projects as part of a dedicated team. |
| Pest Management Assistant | Assisting with the control and eradication of vertebrate pests in rural and environmental landscapes. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Detailed resume highlighting conservation or land management roles
- ✓Position descriptions for Landcare or Parks and Wildlife positions
- ✓Records of employment from Indigenous land management organisations
Fieldwork & Observation
- ✓Species observation logs and fauna recognition records
- ✓Field data captured via GPS devices or digital media
- ✓Reports or notes regarding soil types and landform assessments
Restoration & Maintenance
- ✓Evidence of weed treatment and plant pest control activities
- ✓Photos of erosion control or habitat refuge maintenance
- ✓Records of native seed collection and planting projects
Equipment & Machinery
- ✓Logs of machinery cleaning for biosecurity preservation
- ✓Records of operating basic machinery, tractors, or vehicles
- ✓Evidence of fencing repairs or park facility inspections
Safety & Compliance
- ✓Participation records for workplace health and safety processes
- ✓Evidence of environmentally sustainable work practices
- ✓Current First Aid or CPR certifications
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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