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Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Sites Work

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required for individuals working on Country at cultural sites, that may include, land, sea and waterways. Job tasks include researching, investigating, documenting, and maintaining Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural and heritage sites. Individuals with this qualification work under broad direction in a range of cultural sites work job roles, including: rangers (National Park, Discovery, On Country)tour guidesrural fire service field officersAboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural sites officerslocal authorities' and/or services' employeesbushland management officerscultural heritage officersAboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Land council workers. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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Important:RPL it Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by the delivering Registered Training Organisation. RPL it does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.

Qualification overview
AHC32522
LevelAQF 3Certificate III
Units123 core, 9 elective
PackageAHCAgriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package
AvailabilityNot yet available through RPL it. No delivering RTO, fee or timeline is confirmed yet. Registering interest is not an enrolment and does not guarantee future availability.
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Recognition of Prior Learning

What is an RPL qualification?

Recognition of Prior Learning assesses skills you already have against a nationally recognised qualification. Demonstrate competency, and you receive the same nationally recognised qualification, issued by a registered training organisation (RTO), as someone who completed the full course.

Who is eligible for RPL?

  • You have years of experience in your field
  • You learned the work on the job, through mentoring or on your own
  • You need the qualification for licensing, promotion or migration
  • You hold overseas qualifications you want recognised in Australia
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If This Qualification Opens Through an RTO

  1. Register interest

    Tell us you are interested in AHC32522. There is no commitment or obligation.

  2. Availability confirmed

    We contact you when a suitable delivering RTO and current servicing details are confirmed.

  3. Evidence planning

    If you choose to proceed, we help you understand the workplace evidence an RTO may need to review.

  4. RTO assessment

    Formal assessment and any qualification outcome are handled only by the delivering Registered Training Organisation.

Career Outcomes

Explore Roles Associated with this Qualification

If your current or past work looks like one of these roles, this qualification may suit you.

  • 01

    Cultural Heritage Officer

    Identifying, investigating, and documenting sites of significance to ensure their long-term protection and management.

  • 02

    Indigenous Ranger

    Working on Country to maintain land and sea health through a combination of traditional knowledge and modern conservation techniques.

  • 03

    Land Council Field Officer

    Supervising land management activities and ensuring traditional customs are respected in all land use proposals.

  • 04

    Bushland Management Officer

    Restoring native ecosystems and maintaining bush tracks while preserving the cultural integrity of the landscape.

  • 05

    Rural Fire Service Field Officer

    Responding to wildfires and implementing cultural burning practices for fuel and resource management.

Evidence Checklist

What Suitable Evidence Can Support Your Evidence Portfolio?

Your consultant can help you identify relevant workplace records. The delivering RTO decides whether the evidence is sufficient and current.

Work History & Roles
  • Current and past employment contracts with Land Councils or National Parks
  • Detailed position descriptions as a Ranger, Cultural Officer, or Field Officer
  • Letters of support or validation from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander organisations

Site Documentation & Research
  • Field notes and site identification logs documenting objects or landscapes
  • GPS and mapping data used during cultural sites work
  • Photographic evidence of site maintenance and protection activities

Cultural Protocols & Engagement
  • Records of consultation with Elders, Traditional Owners, and Community members
  • Evidence of applying specific cultural protocols during site visits
  • Meeting minutes or correspondence with Land Councils and local authorities

Land Management & Conservation
  • Records of cultural burning practices or biological reintroduction works
  • Maintenance logs for access tracks and timber structures on cultural sites
  • Fauna and flora identification reports or weed management records

Safety & Compliance Records
  • Workplace health and safety risk assessments and incident reports
  • Evidence of chemical storage and application for pest or weed control
  • Current first aid or emergency response certifications

Qualfication comparison

RPL and Traditional Study

Two routes to the same qualification, assessed against the same RTO competency standards.

RPL PathwaySupported by RPL it, assessed by the RTO
Traditional StudyDelivered and assessed by the RTO
Starting point
Your existing, current workplace skills and evidence
A planned course of learning and assessment
How competency is shown
Workplace evidence mapped to the qualification requirements
Learning activities, assignments, practical work, and assessment
Assessment decision
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
If gaps are identified
Additional evidence or targeted gap training may be required
Learning and assessment continue through the course structure
Qualification outcome
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met

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Frequently asked questions

Recognition of Prior Learning, your experience, and your next step.

Got more questions?
Can I apply for this qualification now?

Not yet. The Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management is not currently available through RPL it Australia, and no delivering RTO, fee or timeline is confirmed. Registering interest is not an enrolment and does not guarantee future availability.

What happens after I register my interest?

We keep your details and email you if this qualification opens through a delivering RTO. At that point we explain which RTO would assess you, the fee and the evidence it needs, and you decide whether to go ahead. Registering interest is free and there is no obligation.

Can I start preparing evidence now?

You can start keeping records of your work, such as position descriptions, references and examples of projects you have worked on. The evidence checklist on this page gives examples. The delivering RTO decides what evidence it needs and whether it is sufficient, so what you gather now may not cover everything.

Is there a qualification I can apply for now?

Possibly. The related qualifications on this page are open for applications. You can also start a free skills review and we will tell you whether any qualification that is open now suits your experience.