Cambodian Skills Delivery Model
Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
KHQ-AGR3-013 · Delivery Course: KHC-AGR3-013
This qualification provides the skills and theoretical and practical knowledge for work or further learning in the conservation and ecosystem management industry. The qualification provides for work roles encompassing a broad range of skills, or can be focussed on one or more specialisations, including: Indigenous land management Ecological restoration Land, parks and wildlife management Pest controller Conservation earthworks Marine Fire Mined land rehabilitation Individuals with this qualification perform a range of conservation and ecosystem management activities including, site restoration, rehabilitation and renewal and management of the rural and natural landscapes, degraded sites, and marine environments. They contribute to the preservation and maintenance of wildlife and their habitat in the natural ecosystem, parks and reserves. Activities frequently involve working with and preservation of indigenous culture and heritage resources. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in: 16 units of competency: 2 core units plus 14 elective units Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows: at least 6 must be selected from any of groups A, B, C, D, E, F, G and/or H up to 6 from Group I up to 4 units may be selected from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Any combination of electives that meets the packaging rules can be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management . Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation area as follows: at least 6 electives from Group A must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Indigenous Land Management) at least 6 electives from Group B must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Ecological Restoration) at least 6 electives from Group C must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Land Parks and Wildlife) at least 6 electives from Group D must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Conservation Earthworks) at least 6 electives from Group E must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Pest Controller) at least 6 electives from Group F must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Marine) at least 6 electives from Group G must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Fire) at least 6 electives from Group H must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Mined Land Rehabilitation) Note: If more than one specialisation is completed the award of the qualification would read, for example, Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Indigenous Land Management and Conservation Earthworks). Core Units AHCECR309 Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes Elective Units An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details. Group A Indigenous Land Management AHCECR301 Maintain native ecosystem areas AHCFIR301 * Undertake burning for fuel, ecological and cultural resource management AHCOCM301 Provide information on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples' cultural practice AHCOCM302 * Work with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community or organisation AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols AHCOCM304 * Implement cultural burning practices on Country AHCOCM305 Identify customs and land rights for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community AHCWRK323 Operate in isolated and remote situations SITTGDE013 Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture Group B Ecological Restoration AHCECR203 Perform basic ecological restoration works AHCECR301 Maintain native ecosystem areas AHCECR302 Collect and preserve biological samples AHCECR304 Undertake direct seeding AHCECR305 Collect native seed AHCECR307 Read and interpret maps AHCECR310 Implement assisted regeneration works AHCECR311 Implement ecosystem reconstruction works AHCLPW302 Implement a biodiversity monitoring plan AHCPCM303 Identify plant specimens AHCPCM306 Provide information on plants and their culture AHCPMG301 Control weeds AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders AHCSAW202 Recognise landforms and soil types Group C Lands, Parks and Wildlife AHCECR301 M