AHC21020 Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Experience some of nature's greatest gifts and learn how best to preserve them.
The Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management provides students with the practical skills and knowledge, vital to succeed in the conservation and land management industry. If you enjoy working outdoors and appreciate the wonders of the natural world - this course could be right for you! Participants will gain skills in occupational health and safety, fire management, machinery operation and maintenance, fencing and biodiversity practices.
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.
^ You will pay half price for the course fees on the Lower fees, local skills courses, however other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your training.
Overview
Campus Broome | Kununurra
When Available all year
Study Mode On Campus
Throughout this course, students will complete written assignments and work in teams to undertake programs that assist in maintaining the natural environment.
This course is usually not campus-based but delivered upon request to closed groups on rural properties across the Kimberley and Pilbara regions. Please contact us for more information.
This Qualification can equip students for employment opportunities in pest management, land care, conservation, parks and wildlife, ranger groups and land regeneration.
This course is usually not campus based but delivered upon request to a closed group on rural properties across the Kimberley and Pilbara regions.
- Chemical spraying and safely handling chemicals
- Observing animals, recognising flora and fauna
- Planting and collecting seeds
- Looking at soils
- Taking pictures in the field
- Operating machinery
- Planting shrubs and trees
- Organising propagation
- Restoring and maintaining wildlife habitat refuges
- Treating weeds
- Implementing workplace safety and health measures
This course is suited to you if you:
- Enjoy practical work
- Working in varied weather conditions outdoors
- Have a passion for conservation, ecosystems and the environment
Select your preferred campus and apply
Available all year, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $939.60 + Resource fee $268.32 )
(Tuition fee* $278.40 + Resource fee $268.32 )
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2025.
- All units required to gain this qualification. 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.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
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 |
| AHCECR201 | Capture digital media for fieldwork |
| AHCFAU202 | Recognise fauna |
| AHCILM202 | Observe and report plants or animals |
| AHCLPW201 | Operate a handheld GPS device |
| AHCMOM203 | Operate basic machinery and equipment |
| AHCMOM204 | Undertake operational maintenance of machinery |
| AHCMOM213 | Operate and maintain chainsaws |
| AHCPCM204 | Recognise plants |
| AHCPCM205 | Fell small trees |
| AHCPMG201 | Treat weeds |
| AHCSAW202 | Recognise landforms and soil types |
| AHCWRK312 | Operate in isolated and remote situations |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $939.60 + Resource fee $268.32 )
(Tuition fee* $278.40 + Resource fee $268.32 )
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2025.
- All units required to gain this qualification. 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.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
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 |
| AHCECR201 | Capture digital media for fieldwork |
| AHCFAU202 | Recognise fauna |
| AHCILM202 | Observe and report plants or animals |
| AHCLPW201 | Operate a handheld GPS device |
| AHCMOM203 | Operate basic machinery and equipment |
| AHCMOM204 | Undertake operational maintenance of machinery |
| AHCMOM213 | Operate and maintain chainsaws |
| AHCPCM204 | Recognise plants |
| AHCPCM205 | Fell small trees |
| AHCPMG201 | Treat weeds |
| AHCSAW202 | Recognise landforms and soil types |
| AHCWRK312 | Operate in isolated and remote situations |