AHC31424 Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Help preserve Australia's spectacular lands, waters and wildlife
This hands-on course prepares you for a career in Indigenous land management, lands, parks and wildlife or natural area management.
Learn in our on-site native bushland and purpose-built facilities, including specialised sheltered nursery areas and production space.
Overview
Where Murdoch | Mandurah
When Semester 1, 2026
How On Campus
If you dream of starting a career in Conservation and Ecosystem Management, this course is the ideal first step to prepare you for entry into the industry.
Be guided by our lecturers who are experienced professionals, as you learn key skills to protect plants, animals and their habitats. You'll gain solid knowledge of how to recognise, propagate native plants, as well as how to treat weeds, and control pests and diseases. You'll be trained in areas such as conducting ecological and cultural site inspections, maintaining native ecosystems, and implementing revegetation and restoration works.
You can develop a broad skillset to equip you for various work roles in the industry, such as ecological restoration of terrestrial and wetland environments, parks and wildlife management, weed and pest control, fire mitigation, and concepts related to mine site rehabilitation.
Through your work, you will contribute to the preservation and maintenance of wildlife habitats, as you work to restore and rehabilitate areas such as our bushland, wetlands, conservation reserves, and coastal environments.
This nationally recognised qualification will get you job-ready for a range of opportunities across private, local, or state government sectors in roles such as Bushland Maintenance Officer, Environmental Field Technician, Conservation Officer or Land Rehabilitation Worker.
During this course, you will study three units that meet the Department of Health requirements to gain a Pest Management Technician Licence to control weeds and other minor pests in lawns and gardens, landscaping, bushland or mine site rehabilitation.
Please note: Conservation and Ecosystem Management involves physical labour, and students will be required to demonstrate a reasonable level of fitness and mobility.
Study in specialist facilities
Learn in our on-site native bushland, which acts as an outdoor classroom for learning plant ID, seed collection, weed control, survey techniques & ecological assessments. Dedicated purpose-built facilities that simulate real-world working environments, including a native nursery production space featuring cutting and seed production zones and large work sheds.
Facilities also include specialised sheltered nursery areas for propagating native species for ecosystem restoration and rehabilitation, under the supervision of a project leader. Students can learn by getting hands-on with industry-specific, field-oriented practical activities in conservation work and by operating machinery and equipment.
This hands-on course prepares you for a career in natural area management, including terrestrial, wetland and coastal environments.
Learn in our on-site native bushland and purpose-built facilities, including specialised sheltered nursery areas and production space. You will learn to:
- Conduct ecological and cultural site inspections
- Maintain native ecosystems
- Implement biological reintroduction
- Implement revegetation and natural area restoration works
- Safely prepare, apply, transport and store chemicals,
- Treat weeds, plant pests and disorders
- Identify plants, collect seeds and propagate plants
- Operate machinery and workplace safety and health
To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, you must consider 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
- Good communication skills and ability to work in teams.
- Enjoyment of nature and the outdoors
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2026
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHCECR309 Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works | $292.50 | $87.30 | $0.00 |
| AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | $146.25 | $43.65 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$65.00 | $19.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$227.50 | $67.90 | $0.00 |
|
|
$97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
|
|
$227.50 | $67.90 | $0.00 |
|
|
$113.75 | $33.95 | $0.00 |
|
|
$113.75 | $33.95 | $0.00 |
|
|
$113.75 | $33.95 | $0.00 |
|
|
$81.25 | $24.25 | $0.00 |
|
|
$260.00 | $77.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$130.00 | $38.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
|
|
$113.75 | $33.95 | $0.00 |
|
|
$211.25 | $63.05 | $0.00 |
|
|
$162.50 | $48.50 | $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.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHCECR309 Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works | $292.50 | $87.30 | $0.00 |
| AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | $146.25 | $43.65 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$65.00 | $19.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$227.50 | $67.90 | $0.00 |
|
|
$97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
|
|
$227.50 | $67.90 | $0.00 |
|
|
$113.75 | $33.95 | $0.00 |
|
|
$113.75 | $33.95 | $0.00 |
|
|
$113.75 | $33.95 | $0.00 |
|
|
$81.25 | $24.25 | $0.00 |
|
|
$260.00 | $77.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$130.00 | $38.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
|
|
$113.75 | $33.95 | $0.00 |
|
|
$211.25 | $63.05 | $0.00 |
|
|
$162.50 | $48.50 | $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.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHCECR309 Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works | $292.50 | $87.30 | $0.00 |
| AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | $146.25 | $43.65 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$65.00 | $19.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$227.50 | $67.90 | $0.00 |
|
|
$97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
|
|
$227.50 | $67.90 | $0.00 |
|
|
$113.75 | $33.95 | $0.00 |
|
|
$113.75 | $33.95 | $0.00 |
|
|
$113.75 | $33.95 | $0.00 |
|
|
$81.25 | $24.25 | $0.00 |
|
|
$260.00 | $77.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$130.00 | $38.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
|
|
$113.75 | $33.95 | $0.00 |
|
|
$211.25 | $63.05 | $0.00 |
|
|
$162.50 | $48.50 | $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.