RTD40102 Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management (General Land Management)

Qualification: Certificate IV (AQF)
Training Package: RTD02 - Conservation and Land Management
TAFE NSW Course No: 8988

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: NSW Higher School Certificate (or equivalent), or completion of Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management (general and specialised streams), or relevant workplace or other appropriate experience.

Competency Units
Electives:
RTC4024A	Recommend plants and cultural practices
RTD4020A	Plan the implementation of revegetation works
RTD4402A	Define the pest problem in a local area
RTD4504A	Monitor biodiversity
RTD4507A	Produce maps for land management purposes
RTD4509A	Report on place of potential cultural significance
RTD4510A	Supervise natural area restoration works
RTD4811A	Provide information on environmental issues and policies
BSBCMN405A	Analyse and present research information
BSBCMN408A	Report on financial activity
BSBFLM404A	Lead work teams
FPIFGM004A	Manage seed collection
RTC4206A	Supervise landscape project works
RTC4306A	Supervise maintenance of machinery and equipment
RTC4701A	Implement and monitor the enterprise OHS program
RTC4702A	Minimise risks in the use of chemicals
RTC4703A	Plan and implement a chemical use program
RTC4905A	Cost a project
RTC4911A	Operate within a budget framework
RTD4205A	Set out conservation earthworks
RTD4207A	Supervise on-site implementation of conservation earthworks
RTD4303A	Prepare safe operating procedures for calibration of equipment
RTD4403A	Develop a pest management action plan within a local area
RTD4503A	Inspect and monitor cultural places
RTD4508A	Protect places of cultural significance
RTD4910A	Report on project
THTPPD05B	Plan and develop interpretive activities
BSBCMN306A	Produce business documents
FPICOT3202A	Navigate in remote or trackless areas
FPIFGM3202A	Extract seed
HLTFA301B	Apply first aid
RTC3016A	Provide information on plants and their culture
RTC3201A	Conduct operational inspection of park facilities
RTC3206A	Erect timber structures and features
RTC3209A	Plan and construct conventional fencing
RTC3213A	Implement property improvement, construction and repair
RTC3218A	Undertake a site assessment
RTC3401A	Control weeds
RTC3701A	Respond to emergencies
RTC3704A	Prepare and apply chemicals
RTC3705A	Transport, handle and store chemicals
RTC3805A	Coordinate work site activities
RTC4702A	Minimise risks in the use of chemicals
RTC4703A	Plan and implement a chemical use program
RTC4908A	Supervise work routines and staff performance
RTD3034A	Implement revegetation works
RTD3505A	Maintain natural areas
RTD3507A	Undertake sampling and testing of water
RTD3804A	Supervise park visitor activities
RTD4810A	Support individuals in resource management change processes
RTD5522A	Plan river restoration works
RTE3506A	Monitor weather conditions
RUAAG5214AGA	Classify site land forms and types
THTFTG06B	Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities
THTFTG08B	Interpret aspects of local Australian indigenous culture
NSWTHAZ406A	Manage 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
5579C	Geology for field assistants
5599BD	Ecology 1
5599GA	Vocational experience 1
BSBADM305A	Create and use databases
BSBCMN205A	Use business technology
BSBCMN206A	Process and maintain workplace information
BSBCMN213A	Produce simple word processed documents
BSBCMN214A	Create and use simple spreadsheets
FPIFGM139A	Operate 4x4 vehicle in off-road conditions
FPIFGM2201A	Collect seed
FPIFGM2213A	Process seed
ICAITU128A	Operate a personal computer
ICAITU131A	Operate database application
ICAITU133A	Send and retrieve information over the Internet using browsers and email
RTC2016A	Recognise plants
RTC2026A	Undertake propagation activities
RTC2304A	Operate and maintain chainsaws
RTC2306A	Operate vehicles
RTC2309A	Operate tractors
RTC2701A	Follow OHS procedures
RTC2702A	Observe environmental work practices
RTC2704A	Provide basic first aid
RTC2705A	Work effectively in the industry
RTC2706A	Apply chemicals under supervision
RTC2801A	Participate in workplace communications
RTD2126A	Recognise animals
RTD2202A	Conduct erosion and sediment control activities
RTD2703A	Operate in isolated and remote situations
RTD2803A	Observe and report plants and/or animals
RTE2002A	Assist with prescribed burning
RTE2503A	Observe and report on weather
RTF2504A	Determine basic properties of soil/growing media

Applying and enrolling:

Campuses:

Trenayr - Flexible delivery, distance learning with practical workshops.
Some students may be eligible for the Productivity Places Program - contact your Employment Services Provider to assess your eligibility or ring 131601.
Contact the campus on (02) 6644 4700, to arrange for an information package to be sent to you.