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The Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management provides hands-on experience and practical skills. You'll learn how to survey animals and plants, monitor waterways, assess and restore natural sites, and undertake cultural studies relating to land management and allow you to take your love for the environment and make it your career. You will participate in field trips to diverse ecosystems ranging from the coast to Federation University’s arid Nanya research station.
Indigenous land management, Ecosystem restoration, Rehabilitation and renewal, Conservation works, Parks management and/or administration, Wildlife management, Marine and/or coastal management and Water and catchment management.
The course content below provides all possible units related to the course. If the course has various streams, the units you are required to study will depend on your chosen stream.
This course is considered full-time with attendance being held 3 days per week. This program is also available in a part-time capacity with days of attendance to be negotiated before enrolment. Students will complete approximately 18 hours per week of on-campus study. Classes will be held from 9.00am to 4.00pm on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Additional study time is required to complete assessments, classroom readings and activities.
For all TAFE applications, pre-training review questions and a literacy and numeracy review are part of the application process.
For information in relation to the University and students rights and responsibilities please refer to the VET Information Guide.
Applicants need to demonstrate the literacy and numeracy skills required to undertake this course through a test as part of the application process. The test will be conducted through Federation College prior to commencement of training. Feedback will be provided to the applicant on their results and types of support, if necessary, available to them.
VTAC application: Yes
VTAC code: 3701511654 (Ballarat - Admin Campus)
Direct application: Yes
Federation University code: IDR
National course code: AHC51120
The tuition fees you will pay depends on your eligibility for a Victorian Government subsidised place under the Skills First Program.
Find out more about eligibility here.
| Concession Government Subsidised Place | Standard Government Subsidised Place | Full Fee Place (Not eligible for government subsidy) |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | $10,646 | $21,971 |
*Fees displayed are estimates for the total course and may change depending on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees are subject to change annually.
Visit our fees and charges page for more information.
A VET Student Loan from the Australian Government can cover all or part of your tuition fees for some Diploma/Advanced Diploma courses (subject to availability).
A VET Student Loan is available for this course – up to a maximum of $18,097
For more information visit our VET Student Loan page.
Material fees cover the cost of items which are purchased by the university and provided to the student, such as tools, materials, uniforms, textbooks, excursions and other incidentals associated with the course.
The estimated material fees for this course are $280
Students will be required to supply their own PPE: Hat, sunscreen, covered in shoes, rain jacket.
Direct Debit Payment Plans are available for eligible students to help manage the payment of tuition and material fees throughout the enrolment year (excluding Diploma/Advanced Diploma tuition fees).
Students accessing government-subsidised training under the Skills First Program need to be aware that enrolling in a qualification may affect their ability to access future government-subsidised training.
Free TAFE: Under the Victorian Government Free TAFE initiative, some courses have free tuition for eligible students, however material fees (if applicable) will be payable by the student. Free TAFE is subject to availability and eligibility requirements.
Further information on fees, payments and refunds is available here.
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If what you have learned at work, from other courses, units, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to this course, you may be entitled to gain unit credits or exemptions. The University is obliged to recognise the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations. For further details contact Federation University on 1800 333 864.
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To enhance student outcomes an additional elective “AHCILM302 Provide appropriate information on cultural knowledge” is offered as part of this program however students are not required to complete this elective to obtain the qualification (assuming students are deemed competent in all other units)
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The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
All information contained in this course overview including the availability of courses and fees, is correct at the time of being published, however the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Students should check for any amendment prior to enrolment.
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Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909