Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management
The Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management equips you with the know-how to contribute to the creation of sustainable landscapes. Develop plans and research solutions for ecological restorations using your knowledge and experience with natural systems. As climate change deepens, rehabilitation of damaged sites is paramount for governments around the…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management equips you with the know-how to contribute to the creation of sustainable landscapes. Develop plans and research solutions for ecological restorations using your knowledge and experience with natural systems.
As climate change deepens, rehabilitation of damaged sites is paramount for governments around the world. This course will enable you to work as a national park ranger, environmental officer, threatened species specialist and more. As well as developing your devotion to the health of the natural world, this course will provide you with reporting, mapping and tender-writing skills.
TAFE NSW courses are designed in close consultation with industry, so you graduate with relevant, up-to-date skills and knowledge.
Through theoretical and practical course work, you will learn:
Indigenous land management
Natural area restoration
Soil and water conservation
Pest management
Business skills such as reporting and writing tenders
Land management mapping
TAFE NSW is known for delivering theory along with practical learning. You will gain practical skills in the planning and management of ecological site restoration projects including:
Project plan development
Natural resource mapping
Develop the attributes to get ahead in this industry:
Great communication skills
An ability to work independently
Team work and collaboration skills
An ability to work in solitary and remote conditions
Empathy for the natural world
Compassion for native animals
Climate change awareness
With climate change arguably the greatest economic, social and environmental issue facing the planet, it’s no wonder the UN has deemed the decade up to 2030 the Decade of Ecosystem Restoration. A renewed global focus on the creation of sustainable and thriving natural landscapes will offer job prospects in the areas of planning and management.
REQUIREMENTS
Year 12 or equivalent
English Language Requirements:
Academic IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL (iBT) 46 or equivalent
Or Completion of a TAFE NSW General English Program
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
With a reputation for providing high quality teaching and education, Technical and Further Education New South Wales (TAFE NSW) has over 40 locations across the state for international students to choose from. TAFE NSW is the biggest training and vocational education provider in Australia with over 3,800 international students studying at the institution each year. Located in picturesque New South Wales, with the world-renowned city of Sydney at its heart, students can study in a cosmopolitan and dynamic region.TAFE NSW offers students the opportunity to select from over 140 courses offered at various levels including certificate, diploma and degree. Further, students can pursue English language courses and pathway programmes that prepare them for enrolling in degree courses at Australian universities.Students at TAFE NSW benefit from highly qualified faculty and small class sizes that enable personalised attention. One-to-one training from academics is common place and contributes to the unique learning environment. TAFE NSW ensures that students are exposed to best practice and industry knowledge embedded in programmes, preparing them for the world of work after graduation.International students are well looked after with excellent support services and structures. This includes personal counselling, academic and career development, study skills programme and English language support. A comprehensive student orientation programme is also provided and students are encouraged to join the Student Association in order to have access to events and activities on campus. The International Students Office, with dedicated international student coordinators, looks after the welfare of international students, with everything from answering queries to helping students settle in to life on campus.RTO 90003HEPS PRV12049
