AHC21024 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
When Semester 1, 2026
How On Campus
Develop the practical skills and technical knowledge for a rewarding career in conservation. Gain hands-on experience in treating invasive weeds, planting native shrubs and trees, operating specialised equipment, maintaining habitat refuges, and identifying local flora and fauna.
Enhance your ability to care for natural areas such as bushland, wetlands, and coastal environments through immersive, field-based training. Your studies will include working in our on-campus bushland, giving you real-world experience in restoration and rehabilitation projects. Under the guidance of experienced project leaders, you’ll take part in industry-relevant conservation activities that prepare you for employment in the sector.
Get hands-on experience and build job-ready skills through practical training in our accredited on-campus nursery and natural bushland. You will learn to:
- Recognise and identify native and introduced plant species.
- Restoration techniques
- Collect native seed
- Propagate native species
- Control pests, diseases, and weeds effectively.
- Safely handle and apply chemicals.
- Fauna identification
- Operate specialised machinery used in conservation work.
- Follow essential Work Health and Safety (WHS) procedures
To help you decide if this course is the right fit, consider whether you have the following qualities and interests:
- A genuine passion for the environment and conservation
- Enjoyment of hands-on work in outdoor settings
- A reasonable level of physical fitness
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team
- A strong interest in helping to protect, maintain, and restore native bushland
If this sounds like you, this course could be a great next step toward a meaningful career in conservation and ecosystem management.
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2026
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 | $0.00 |
| AHCWRK209 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | $32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
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$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
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$48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
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$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
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$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
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$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
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$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
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$40.50 | $12.00 | $0.00 |
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$38.88 | $11.52 | $0.00 |
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$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
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$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
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$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
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$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
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$97.20 | $28.80 | $0.00 |
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.