Diploma of Conservation and Land Management

Course Code: JRTD50102 CRICOS Code: 049454K

Duration	Campus and Intake	Fee*
2 Year/s	Lilydale (Term 1)	A$12,150 (annual for 2012)

*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

About the course

You will gain a broad knowledge in environmental science and develop management strategies for the sustainable use of our resources. You will obtain a thorough understanding of the use, maintenance, conservation and effective management of our natural resources including flora, fauna and water.

Course Description:

Conservation and land management involves the use, maintenance, conservation and effective management of our natural resources including flora, fauna and water. Since European settlement, these resources have been poorly managed and we now face serious issues such as soil structure decline, water pollution and threatened flora and fauna species.

Aims & Objectives:

Students have the opportunity to develop a broad knowledge in environmental science and specialise in the development of management strategies for the sustainable use of our resources.

Course Structure:

Students undertake a range of competencies over the two years. A total of 10 units of competency must be completed. During the second year, a choice of competencies will be offered. With a substantial practical component in the course, participants will be required to work and liaise with a range of community, government and professional organisations and individuals to achieve competence.

Units of Study:

First Year studies
Students will undertake the following competencies:

Plan Erosion and Sediment Control Measures (RTD5203A – 120 hours)
Geology, hydrogeology, soils and mapping skills are included in this competency. Students are introduced to the relevant legislative requirements.

Conduct Field Research into Natural and Cultural Resources (RTD5502A – 200 hours)
Ecological principles, techniques, cultural resources and the natural resource industry are investigated. Communication skills are included in this competency.

Conduct Biological surveys (RTC5519A – 200 hours)
Plant and animal identification skills and the recognition of vegetation and ecological communities are included.

Plan River Restoration Works (RTD5522A – 150 hours)
Students develop skills in aquatic management, river restoration techniques, wetland management and hydrology.

Collect and Classify Plants (RTC5011A – 120 hours)
The classification system, plant collections, occupational health and safety in the field, the use of GPS and computer technology are covered in this competency.

Second Year studies
A selection will be offered from the following units:
Manage natural area restoration programs ( RTD5003A )
Define the pest problem in a regional or broader context (RTD5401A)
Assess applications for legislative compliance (RTD5501A)
Design a natural area restoration project (RTD5503A)
Develop a management plan for a designated area (RTC5504A)
Develop conservation strategies for cultural resources (RTD5507A)
Produce maps for land management purposes (RTD4507A)
Manage restoration of cultural places (RTD5511A)
Plan burning activities for natural and cultural resource management (FPINCR033A)
Provide specialist advice to clients (RTC5801A)
Devise and conduct community consultation (LGACOM502A)
Prepare reports (RTC5914A)
Conduct comprehensive inspection of park facilities (RTC5201A)
Manage fauna populations (RTD5120A)
Manage wildfire hazard reduction programs (RTD5513A)
Develop and manage a chemical use strategy (RTC5702A)
Develop a strategy for the management of target pests (RTD5402A)

Employment Outcomes

Career opportunities:

Graduates can seek roles in forest, park and catchment management, ecotourism, environmental science research, revegetation and land rehabilitation, hydrography, irrigation and groundwater management and environmental education.

How To Apply

How to apply:

Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

English Language Requirements:

Satisfactory completion of the Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level certificate at the Pathways level (EAP 4: Pathways -60%); OR, obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 5.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 527 (with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL Computer-based) minimum score of 196 (with Written Writing score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 71 with no band less than 18.

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

Prerequisites:

Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent.

Find Out More

For further information:

Enquire online: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/international/enquiry

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

Information Sessions:

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Scholarships:

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