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Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Sites Work

AHC32522
Agriculture & environmentCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
12Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
4Training providers
Jan 2023Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (AHC32522, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; 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
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and heritage officersAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Land Council WorkersRural Fire Field OfficersBushland Management officers
Industries
Environmental ManagementEnvironmental ProtectionSustainabilityAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Environmental Health
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for AHC32522 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 12 units: 3 core plus 9 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCCSW301Protect places of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural significance
AHCCSW302Relate Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culture to sites work
AHCCSW303Identify and record sites, objects and cultural landscapes on Country
AHCCSW304Identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culturally significant plants
AHCCSW305Work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ceremonial and sacred materials
AHCCSW306Use technology in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander sites work
AHCCSW307Support the documentation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural landscapes
AHCCSW308Apply cultural significance to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander sites and landscapes
AHCCSW309Interpret Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural landscape
AHCCSW310Move and store Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural material
AHCCSW311Maintain an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural site
AHCCSW312Apply knowledge of relevant legislation to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander sites work
AHCCSW401Contribute to the development of cultural safety processes
AHCECR203Perform basic ecological restoration works
AHCECR301Maintain native ecosystem areas
AHCECR303Implement biological reintroduction works
AHCECR305Collect native seed
AHCECR306Conduct photography for fieldwork
AHCECR307Read and interpret maps
AHCFAU302Identify fauna in the field
AHCFAU303Respond to wildlife emergencies
AHCFIR202Assist with planned burning
AHCFIR301Undertake burning for fuel, ecological and cultural resource management
AHCINF305Implement property improvement, construction and repair
AHCLPW307Perform restricted diving for scientific purposes
AHCLPW310Supervise park visitor activities
AHCLPW311Construct access tracks
AHCLPW312Carry out inspection of designated area
AHCLPW313Undertake sampling and testing of water
AHCLSC318Erect timber structures and features
AHCMOM305Operate specialised machinery and equipment
AHCMOM315Operate chemical application machinery and equipment
AHCOCM201Maintain cultural sites
AHCOCM203Record information about Country
AHCOCM301Provide information on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples' cultural practice
AHCOCM302Work with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community or organisation
AHCOCM303Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols
AHCOCM304Implement cultural burning practices on Country
AHCOCM305Identify customs and land rights for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community
AHCOCM404Record and document Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community history
AHCPCM303Identify plant specimens
AHCPCM305Implement a plant nutrition program
AHCPCM306Provide information on plants and their culture
AHCPMG301Control weeds
AHCPMG302Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCPMG305Survey pests
AHCPMG307Apply animal trapping techniques
AHCPMG308Implement pest management strategies
AHCWHS302Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
AHCWRK315Respond to emergencies
AHCWRK316Respond to rescue incidents
AHCWRK317Coordinate work site activities
BSBTEC201Use business software applications
BSBTEC203Research using the internet
BSBTEC301Design and produce business documents
BSBTEC302Design and produce spreadsheets
CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
FWPCOT3325Operate four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads
FWPNSY3002Extract, clean, store and despatch tree seeds
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
HLTAID013Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site
HLTAID015Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
PUAFIR204Respond to wildfire
PUAFIR210Prevent injury
PUAFIR303Suppress wildfire
SISOSCB001SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres
SISOSCB006Perform diver rescues
SITTGDE013Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture
SITTGDE014Work as a guide
SITTGDE019Research and share information on Australian Indigenous cultures
SITTGDE020Prepare specialised interpretive content on flora, fauna and landscape
SITTGDE022Prepare specialised interpretive content on cultural and heritage environments
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the AHC32522 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

4 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.

ECHAM TRAINING PTY LTDBased in NSW · Registered since 2025→
ON COUNTRY ACADEMY PTY LTDBased in WA · Registered since 2021→
TAFE NSWBased in NSW · Registered since 1999→
Yalagan Registered TrainingBased in NSW · Registered since 2009→

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