AHC21020 Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Start your career in the land conservation industry
Develop the practical skills and knowledge to work in conservation and ecosystem management.
Learn how to treat weeds, plant shrubs and trees, use equipment, maintain wildlife habitat refuges and recognise flora and fauna.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Where Mandurah | Murdoch
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2024 | Continuous enrolment
How On Campus | Traineeship
Develop technical and practical knowledge in conservation and ecosystem management for parks and wildlife services work. Learn how to undertake restoration and rehabilitation of ecosystems under the supervision of a project leader. Get hands-on with industry-specific, field-oriented practical activities in conservation work.
- operating machinery
- recognising flora and fauna
- planting shrubs and trees
- propagation
- restoring and maintaining wildlife habitat refuges
- treating weeds
- safely handling chemicals
- implementing workplace safety and health measures
In order to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, you must take into account the essential skills and knowledge required to undertake this study.
- enjoyment of practical work and working in varied weather conditions outdoors
- a passion for conservation, ecosystems and the environment
- high fitness levels and able to carry out manual work
- enjoyment of nature and the outdoors
Select your preferred campus and apply
All year round
Details
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCWHS201 | Participate in work health and safety processes |
| AHCWRK209 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCCHM201 | Apply chemicals under supervision |
| AHCECR202 | Maintain wildlife habitat refuges |
| AHCECR203 | Perform basic ecological restoration works |
| AHCECR305 | Collect native seed |
| AHCFAU202 | Recognise fauna |
| AHCMOM203 | Operate basic machinery and equipment |
| AHCNSY207 | Undertake propagation activities |
| AHCPCM202 | Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens |
| AHCPCM204 | Recognise plants |
| AHCPMG201 | Treat weeds |
| AHCPMG202 | Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| AHCWRK205 | Participate in workplace communications |
| ICTICT214 | Operate application software packages |
All year round
Details
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCWHS201 | Participate in work health and safety processes |
| AHCWRK209 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCCHM201 | Apply chemicals under supervision |
| AHCECR202 | Maintain wildlife habitat refuges |
| AHCECR203 | Perform basic ecological restoration works |
| AHCECR305 | Collect native seed |
| AHCFAU202 | Recognise fauna |
| AHCMOM203 | Operate basic machinery and equipment |
| AHCNSY207 | Undertake propagation activities |
| AHCPCM202 | Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens |
| AHCPCM204 | Recognise plants |
| AHCPMG201 | Treat weeds |
| AHCPMG202 | Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| AHCWRK205 | Participate in workplace communications |
| ICTICT214 | Operate application software packages |
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHCWHS201 Participate in work health and safety processes | $64.80 | $19.20 | $19.00 |
| AHCWRK209 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | $32.40 | $9.60 | $25.50 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $39.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $37.75 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $51.75 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $45.25 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $69.00 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $42.50 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $47.25 |
|
|
$38.88 | $11.52 | $25.50 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $31.25 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $42.50 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $44.50 |
|
|
$38.88 | $11.52 | $24.25 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $21.50 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Semester 2, 2024
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHCWHS201 Participate in work health and safety processes | $64.80 | $19.20 | $19.00 |
| AHCWRK209 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | $32.40 | $9.60 | $25.50 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $39.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $37.75 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $51.75 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $45.25 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $69.00 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $42.50 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $47.25 |
|
|
$38.88 | $11.52 | $25.50 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $31.25 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $42.50 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $44.50 |
|
|
$38.88 | $11.52 | $24.25 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $21.50 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.