RTD40102 Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management (Natural Area Restoration & Management)
Qualification: Certificate IV (AQF)
Training Package: RTD02 Conservation and Land Management - Primary
TAFE NSW Course No: 8987
This course is for people who work, or want to work, at a supervisory level in natural resource management, possibly in an outdoors environment. The course helps you develop 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 and wildlife
- community coordination and facilitation
- indigenous land management.
At this stage the course does not meet any licensing or registration requirements. This course is under review and may be replaced.
Career Opportunities: Employment possibilities include work as a supervisor 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 units selected, there may be some articulation into the Diploma of Conservation and Land Management. Many of the units in this course also provide the underpinning knowledge and skills required in units in the higher level qualifications.
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 Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management (general and specialised streams), or relevant workplace or other appropriate experience.
| Competency Units | |
| Elective: | |
| RTC4024A | Recommend plants and cultural practices |
| RTC4701A | Implement and monitor the enterprise OHS program |
| RTC4702A | Minimise risks in the use of chemicals |
| RTC4905A | Cost a project |
| RTD4020A | Plan the implementation of revegetation works |
| RTD4403A | Develop a pest management action plan within a local area |
| RTD4504A | Monitor biodiversity |
| RTD4510A | Supervise natural area restoration works |
| BSBCMN405A | Analyse and present research information |
| FPIFGM004A | Manage seed collection |
| RTC4306A | Supervise maintenance of machinery and equipment |
| RTC4703A | Plan and implement a chemical use program |
| RTC4908A | Supervise work routines and staff performance |
| RTC4911A | Operate within a budget framework |
| RTD4205A | Set out conservation earthworks |
| RTD4207A | Supervise on-site implementation of conservation earthworks |
| RTD4507A | Produce maps for land management purposes |
| RTD4910A | Report on project |
| FPIFGM3202A | Extract seed |
| RTC3016A | Provide information on plants and their culture |
| RTC3206A | Erect timber structures and features |
| RTC3209A | Plan and construct conventional fencing |
| RTC3218A | Undertake a site assessment |
| RTC3401A | Control weeds |
| RTC3701A | Respond to emergencies |
| RTC4701A | Implement and monitor the enterprise OHS program |
| RTC4702A | Minimise risks in the use of chemicals |
| RTD3034A | Implement revegetation works |
| RTD3505A | Maintain natural areas |
| RTD4303A | Prepare safe operating procedures for calibration of equipment |
| RTD4402A | Define the pest problem in a local area |
| RTD4404A | Develop monitoring procedures for the local pest management strategy |
| RTD4811A | Provide information on environmental issues and policies |
| THTPPD05B | Plan and develop interpretive activities |
| NSWTHAZ406A | Manage persistent chemicals |
| 3223A | Senior first aid |
| 5599GA | Vocational experience 1 |
| FPICOT2234A | Operate 4x4 vehicle |
| FPIFGM008A | Conduct seed collecting operations |
| FPIFGM2201A | Collect seed |
| FPIFGM2213A | Process seed |
| FPIG21A | Collect, analyse and organise information - advanced |
| FPIG29A | Solve problems in the workplace - advanced |
| FPINCR034A | Utilise burning for natural & cultural resource management |
| NSWTSFM202A | Participate in work placement or work experience |
| RTC2026A | Undertake propagation activities |
| RTC2304A | Operate and maintain chainsaws |
| RTC2306A | Operate vehicles |
| RTC2309A | Operate tractors |
| RTC2704A | Provide basic first aid |
| RTC2705A | Work effectively in the industry |
| RTC2706A | Apply chemicals under supervision |
| RTD2022A | Carry out natural area restoration works |
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Applying and enrolling:
Semester 2 2008: Places may be available in some units. Contact the campus for details.
Campuses:
Murwillumbah - contact the campus on (02) 6672 0800.
Wollongbar - Continuing course. Places may be available in some units.
Semester 1 2009: North Coast Institute application form by 31 October 2008. Late applications will be accepted.
Campuses:
Murwillumbah - Part-time, 1 day per week for 36 weeks.
For more information contact Paul Mooseberger on (02) 6672 0600.
Information sheet, Murwillumbah Campus, Semester 1, 2009 (PDF 182KB)
Wollongbar - details to be advised.
For more information contact the campus on (02) 66204700.
