Course outline
The Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management provides creative hands-on skills training such as recognising fauna, surveying pests, operating chainsaws and undertaking cultural studies relating to land management to allow you to take your love for the environment and make it your career.
Hear from our students
“The options are endless in this industry and can take you to some of the most beautiful parts of Australia."
"The best part about my job is no two days are the same. I’m not stuck to an office desk. I often say, what I am doing for work is what other people do for fun, so I am pretty lucky if you ask me.”
Career opportunities
- Indigenous Land Management
- Bush Regenerator
- Natural Area Restoration
- Pest Controller
- Ranger
- Landcare Co-ordinator
- Field Service Officer
- Environmental Contractor
- Project Fire Fighter
Federation’s certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management is the perfect course to develop the skills required to begin a career protecting our environment. You will choose from electives such as recognising fauna, surveying pests and operating chainsaws while also learning important core skills including workplace safety and conduction ecological and cultural site inspections and restorations. This skills-based certificate can be taken as part of a traineeship agreement or as an on-campus student paving the way for a career in roles such as community field officer, wildlife officer, weeds officer and more.
Course content
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.
Contact hours
Students will complete approximately 18 hours per week of on-campus study. Classes are held from 9.00am to 4.00pm on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Additional study time is required to complete assessments, classroom readings, and activities.
Entry requirements
For all TAFE applications, pre-training review questions and a literacy and numeracy review are part of the application process.
How to apply
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.
Direct application: Yes
Federation University code: LBI
National course code: AHC31421
Fees and scholarships
Tuition Fees
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) |
|---|---|---|
| $726 | $3,630 | $15,180 |
*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.
Material Fees
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 $340
Other study costs
Students are required to supply their own text book; field guide and PPE (gloves; safety glasses and hat). There will also be excursion entry fees.
Important Information
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.
Scholarships
Our scholarships and grants can help with your study costs. Explore our scholarships to find an opportunity that's right for you.
Recognition of prior learning
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.
Pathways/alternate entry
Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management.
Bachelor of Environmental and Conservation Science
Additional information
A range of student services are available at most campuses. For further information on these services or for course information, please contact us on 1800 333 864.
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.
CRICOS Provider No.00103D
Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909