RTD50102 Diploma of Conservation and Land Management (General Land Management)
Qualification: Diploma (AQF)
Training Package: RTD02 Conservation And Land Management
TAFE NSW Course No: 3560
This course is for people who work, or want to work, at management level in natural resource management, especially in an outdoors environment. The course includes competencies required by a wide range of sectors within the conservation and land management industry, including the natural area restoration, weed management, vertebrate pest management, conservation earthworks, lands, parks & wildlife, community coordination and facilitation, and indigenous land management sectors. At this stage the course does not meet any licensing or registration requirements.
Career Opportunities: Manager in land management for local government, National Parks and Wildlife, other State government agencies, bush regeneration organisations, Landcare and other environmental organisations. Employment options may depend on whether a particular stream of specialisation is taken.
Articulation: Depending on modules selected, there may be some articulation into the RTD60102 Advanced Diploma of Conservation and Land Management.
Entry Requirements: Completion of Year 12 with a minimum of 10 units in the NSW Higher School Certificate Record of Achievement (or equivalent statement from another educational authority) OR Completion of RTD40102 Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management (general and specialised streams) OR Applications will be considered from people who do not satisfy these entry requirements but have relevant workplace or other appropriate experience.
| Competency Units | |
| BSBADM502A | Manage meetings |
| BSBADM504A | Plan or review administration systems |
| BSBEBUS302A | Use and maintain electronic mail system |
| BSBFLM404A | Lead work teams |
| BSBFLM501A | Manage personal work priorities and professional development |
| BSBFLM510A | Facilitate and capitalise on change and innovation |
| BSBMGT503A | Prepare budgets and financial plans |
| BSBMGT506A | Recruit, select and induct staff |
| BSBMGT507A | Manage environmental performance |
| BSBSBM405A | Monitor and manage business operations |
| BSZ404A | Train small groups |
| FPIFGM004A | Manage seed collection |
| FPIFGM006A | Extract seed |
| FPIFGM129A | Design plantations |
| FPIFGM139A | Operate 4x4 vehicle in off-road conditions |
| FPIFGM147A | Read and interpret maps |
| FPIFGM162A | Collect, treat and store seed |
| FPIG38A | Administer first aid procedures |
| FPINCR033A | Plan burning activities natural and cultural resource management |
| FPINCR034A | Utilise burning for natural and cultural resource management |
| HLTFA1A | Apply basic First Aid |
| ICAITU128A | Operate a personal computer |
| ICAITU129A | Operate a word processing application |
| ICAITU130A | Operate a spreadsheet application |
| ICAITU131A | Operate database application |
| ICAITU132A | Operate a presentation package |
| ICAITU133A | Send and retrieve information over the Internet using browsers and email |
| NSWTHAZ406A | Manage residues and persistent chemicals |
| NSWTSAL201A | Report on incidences of salinity |
| NSWTSAL301A | Seek salinity advice |
| NSWTSAL302A | Implement practices for managing salinity |
| NSWTSAL401A | Determine modifications to agricultural production systems |
| NSWTSAL402A | Assess salinity impacts and investigate management options |
| NSWTSAL501A | Develop strategies for managing salinity in a catchment |
| NSWTSAL502A | Facilitate salinity extension programs |
| PSPPM502A | Manage projects |
| PSPPM503A | Finalise projects |
| PSPPOLD501A | Develop organisation policy |
| PUAFIR204A | Respond to wildfire |
| RTC2304A | Operate and maintain chainsaws |
| RTC2309A | Operate tractors |
| RTC2701A | Follow OHS procedures |
| RTC2704A | Provide basic first aid |
| RTC3201A | Conduct operational inspection of park facilities |
| RTC3209A | Plan and construct conventional fencing |
| RTC3218A | Undertake a site assessment |
| RTC3401A | Control weeds |
| RTC3704A | Prepare and apply chemicals |
| RTC3705A | Transport, handle and store chemicals |
| RTC4024A | Recommend plants and cultural practices |
| RTC4206A | Supervise landscape project works |
Applying and Enrolling:
Campuses:
Trenayr - For re-enrolling students only. Distance learning with some campus attendance for workshops.
Contact the Head Teacher, Gary Zohrab on (02) 6644 4700 for more information.
New students should enrol in RTD50102 Diploma of Conservation and Land Management (General Land Management), TAFE NSW course no: 8990.
