Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management
This introductory course provides you with the skills to enter the field of conservation and land management. You will study a range of areas including indigenous land management, natural area restoration and pest management. You will also gain specific skills in the areas of plant, fauna, soil and water conservation.
Career Opportunities
- Park worker
- Revegetation worker
- Land rehabilitation worker
- Conservation worker
Course Structure
To successfully achieve Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management you will be required to complete all units.
- Unit
- Hours
- Apply chemicals under supervision
- 30
- Observe and report plants and/or animals
- 40
- Install, maintain and repair fencing
- 30
- Maintain properties and structures
- 30
- Operate basic machinery and equipment
- 20
- Carry out natural area restoration works
- 40
- Undertake propagation activities
- 30
- Participate in OHS processes
- 20
- Recognise plants
- 40
- Plant trees and shrubs
- 20
- Conduct visual inspection of parks facilities
- 20
- Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
- 30
- Work effectively in the industry
- 20
- Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- 20
- Apply First Aid
- This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response, life support, management of casualty(s), the incident and other first aiders, until the arrival of medical or other assistance.
- 18
Assessment
Assessment includes simulated workplace assessment, combined with the components designed to complement the learning outcomes described in the competencies.
Pre-requisites
None
Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer
You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQTF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen.
Please see Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer for more information.
Pathways and Further Study Opportunities
How to Apply
- Directly to Holmesglen
Fees
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible students.
Fees are calculated according to the level of course being studied, and the number of hours being undertaken, up to Government established maximums. Eligible students are able to access a Government Subsidised Place and certain categories of Full Fee Paying students may be able to access an Eligibility Exemption. Assistance is available in the form of VET FEE HELP or a Holmesglen Payment Plan for students who are unable to afford fee payment up front.
For further information please visit the Fees and Charges page or contact the Information Office on 03 9564 1640.
Qualification & Recognition
On successful completion of this course you are eligible to receive the nationally endorsed Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management.
