Certificate III in Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration
Provider:
Course Code:
10750NAT
CRICOS Code:
0101162
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Agriculture, Environmental Studies
Duration:
56-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Queensland (Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast)
Course Fee:
$9,500 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
Blended Delivery
Target:
Domestic, International
Intake:
Monthly
Course Overview
This course gives students the theoretical knowledge and training in practical skills required to perform activities related to marine habitat conservation and restoration.
At this level, you learn how to conduct fieldwork and monitoring, take part in marine environmental assessments, plan, and present information on marine projects, problem-solve and examine case studies. Group activities and fieldtrips enable you to apply decision making skills, conduct small conservation and restoration projects, and share data and communicate information through basic reports.
This course focused on protecting our world, making a positive impact in existing habitats in our local areas.
Course Structure
The following 19 units of competency must be completed:
Core Units:
- MHCENV001 Provide information on coastal marine projects
- MHCENV002 Participate in planning marine environmental assessment
- MHCCON001 Plan for environmental conservation and restoration projects
- MHCCON002 Use tools to carry out basic tasks in marine conservation work
- MHCCON003 Install diversity enhancers
- MHCMON002 Perform line and belt transects for environmental monitoring
- MHCMON003 Perform quadrat sampling
Elective Units:
- BSBCMM411 Make presentations
- MHCSRN002 Undertake clam seeding
- AHCNAR306 Conduct photography for fieldwork
- PSPGEN002 Use routine workplace communication techniques
- MHCMCP012 Take part in a mangrove conservation project
- MHCCDR014 Participate in a coastal dunes restoration
- MHCCRN006 Take measurements of individual corals
- MHCCRN001 Plan a coral nursery restoration project
- MHCCRN005 Present information regarding coral and reef conservation
- MHCMON004 Perform benthic monitoring
- MHCMON001 Survey and report on fish populations
- AHCWRK303 Respond to emergencies
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Academic Entry Requirements | It is a condition of your enrolment that you have a suitable laptop computer to begin your course: a suitable laptop with Microsoft 2010. |
| Language Requirement | |
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| English Language Requirements | Proof of minimum English level testing score suited to the correct level of study.
Envirotech English placement test is available for applicants from countries of low migration risk. Students with a lower level of English proficiency will be offered to enrol into our Partner ELICOS course to improve their English level and develop professional English communications skills. |
Career Opportunities
- Hatcheries – Multiple job functions
- Fisheries Management and Monitoring
- Marine Park Ranger
- Restoration Project Technician
- Marine and Coastal Data Collector
- Research Services Assistant
- Environmental Consultant Assistant
- Assistant Field Technician
- Public Liaison Assistant in Marine Conservation
- Research Services Officer
- Junior Marine Field Technician
Internship or Work Placement
The practical aspect of the course is vital as it puts the theory into practice. Practical classes will prepare you with the necessary, specialised skills required to perform hands-on conservation and restoration project work.
Practical components of the course are conducted over 3-5 days, 2 – 4 times a year. Connect with our team to receive the fieldwork calendar.