Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management

Course Code
RTD40102
Course Type
Accredited Course
Course Level
Skills Deepening
Course Location
Morwell
Course Cost
For an individual quotation of fees payable, please visit your nearest campus of GippsTAFE. Click Here for further information regarding Fees and Charges.
Study Modes
On Campus; Full time; Flexible
Starting Date
Full Time:
  • February 2012
Flexible:
  • February 2012
Enquiries
Malcolm Grant
Phone: (03) 5120 4525
Fax:1300 094 661
Email: malcolmgr@gippstafe.edu.au
Post: PO Box 3279, GMC 3841

Course Overview

Understanding the environment and the impact that we have on it is very important.  This course looks at a number of key areas of the natural landscape and identifies the basic building blocks to maintain and repair that environment.
It has a focus on the management of remnant vegetation community and works needed to preserve and allow visitors to admire the landscape.
Certificate IV is designed to give you an understanding of the management and works required for remnant community, with practical and theory components.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

Employment Prospects

  • DSE
  • Parks Victoria
  • Landcare Groups
  • Friends Group
  • Greening Australia
  • Catchment Authorities
  • Utility companies and Councils
  • Biodiversity Officer

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course.

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

OHS work practices, Practical demonstrations, maintenance work and examinations in many of the modules. Plant collection is required for module RTC4024A and participation of 80% is required for all modules.

Opportunities For Further Study

•  Diploma Conservation and Land Management

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

Yes.

Course Structure

Unit Number Unit Name Hours
RTC4024A Recommend plants and cultural practices 80
RTC4306A Supervise maintenance of machinery and equipment 80
RTC4701A Implement and monitor an enterprise Occupational Health and Safety Program 70
RTC4702A Minimise risks In the use of chemicals 80
RTF4023A Promote plant health 120
RTD4510 Supervise natural area restoration works 80
RTC4703A Plan and Implement a chemical use program 90
BSBCMN405A Analyse and present research Information 40
RTD4910A Report on a project 60
FPIGM004A Manage seed collection 90
RTF4015A Plan a propagation program 120
RTC4905A Cost a project 50