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Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

AHC21024
Agriculture & environmentCertificate IINationally recognised
Level 2AQF level
15Units to complete
6 months to 1 yearAQF length guide
39Training providers
May 2024Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (AHC21024, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate II; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Pest Management Assistant (Feral Animals)Lands, Parks and Wildlife OfficerLandcare AssistantIndigenous Land Management AssistantConservation Earthworks AssistantConservation Earthworks Trainee
Industries
HorticulturePest ManagementWeed ManagementEnvironmental Protection
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for AHC21024 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 15 units: 2 core plus 13 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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AHCBIO203Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity
AHCCHM201Apply chemicals under supervision
AHCECR201Capture digital media for fieldwork
AHCECR202Maintain wildlife habitat refuges
AHCECR203Perform basic ecological restoration works
AHCECR305Collect native seed
AHCFAU202Recognise fauna
AHCFIR202Assist with planned burning
AHCINF205Carry out basic electric fencing operations
AHCINF206Install, maintain and repair farm fencing
AHCINF207Maintain properties and structures
AHCLPW201Operate a handheld GPS device
AHCLPW311Construct access tracks
AHCLSC206Assist with landscape construction work
AHCLSC208Install aggregate paths
AHCLSC210Install tree protection devices
AHCMOM201Operate two wheel motorbikes
AHCMOM202Operate tractors
AHCMOM203Operate basic machinery and equipment
AHCMOM204Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
AHCMOM205Operate vehicles
AHCMOM206Conduct grader operations
AHCMOM207Conduct front-end loader operations
AHCMOM208Conduct excavator operations
AHCMOM209Conduct dozer operations
AHCMOM210Conduct scraper operations
AHCMOM213Operate and maintain chainsaws
AHCMOM216Operate side by side utility vehicles
AHCMOM217Operate quad bikes
AHCNRM301Establish an Australian native stingless bee colony
AHCNSY206Care for nursery plants
AHCNSY207Undertake propagation activities
AHCOCM201Maintain cultural sites
AHCOCM202Observe and report plants or animals
AHCOCM203Record information about Country
AHCPCM202Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens
AHCPCM204Recognise plants
AHCPCM205Fell small trees
AHCPGD207Plant trees and shrubs
AHCPGD212Conduct visual inspection of park facilities
AHCPMG201Treat weeds
AHCPMG202Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCPMG304Use firearms to humanely destroy animals
AHCPMG307Apply animal trapping techniques
AHCPMG312Apply poison baits for vertebrate pest control in rural and environmental landscapes
AHCSAW202Recognise landforms and soil types
AHCSAW203Conduct erosion and sediment control activities
AHCSOL203Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
AHCWHS202Participate in workplace health and safety processes
AHCWRK210Observe and report on weather
AHCWRK211Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
AHCWRK212Work effectively in industry
AHCWRK213Participate in workplace communications
AHCWRK214Observe workplace quality assurance procedures
AHCWRK215Collect and record production data
AHCWRK216Provide information on products and services
AHCWRK323Operate in isolated and remote situations
BSBINS201Process and maintain workplace information
BSBTEC201Use business software applications
FWPCOT3325Operate four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads
HLTAID009Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID010Provide basic emergency life support
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
HLTAID013Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site
PUAFIR204Respond to wildfire
PUAFIR210Prevent injury
PUALAW001Protect and preserve incident scene
SITXCCS010Provide visitor information
TLIC0023Operate four wheel drive vehicle
TLID0020Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
TLILIC0003Licence to operate a forklift truck
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the AHC21024 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

39 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

18fifty3 TrainingBased in NSW · Registered since 2021→
Access Skills TrainingBased in VIC · Registered since 1999→
Advance Business CollegeBased in QLD · Registered since 2011→
AIETBased in VIC · Registered since 2003→
ARO COLLEGEBased in SA · Registered since 2001→
AUSTRALIA'S TEACHING ZOOBased in NSW · Registered since 2025→
AWC TRAININGBased in WA · Registered since 2002→
Axiom CollegeBased in QLD · Registered since 2012→
Ballistic Training SolutionsBased in QLD · Registered since 2015→
Batchelor InstituteBased in NT · Registered since 1999→
Cartec Training SolutionsBased in QLD · Registered since 2012→
Central Regional TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
CENTVETBased in NT · Registered since 2025→
DTE Training & Safety SkillsBased in QLD · Registered since 2011→
Envirotech EducationBased in QLD · Registered since 2009→
Everest Training SolutionsBased in QLD · Registered since 2011→
EXPERT TRAINING GROUPBased in QLD · Registered since 2004→
FOOD FUTURESBased in VIC · Registered since 2021→
FUSION TRAINING SOLUTIONSBased in NSW · Registered since 2011→
INLOC TrainingBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
Jenagar Pty LtdBased in QLD · Registered since 2009→
LRM Consulting Services Pty LtdBased in QLD · Registered since 2012→
North Metropolitan TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
North Regional TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.