Certificate iI conservation and land management

This course is designed to offer students entry level training for people wishing to work in parks and wildlife areas and includes hands-on training across a wide range of land management units.

Length of study

The length of this course is 12 months full-time and 18 months part-time. (Approximately 10-20 hours should be given to complete each unit - depending on your subject knowledge and time spent on study sessions)

Delivery modes

Fit your learning around your lifestyle - because the course is delivered online, you have the flexibility of when and where you wish to complete your business training.

You can start this course anytime - there are no semester course dates to wait for. The course is delivered via distance learning and online classroom sessions.

Complete the course faster depending on the time you have available! This certificate course of 15 units is typically completed within 1 year, but you can finish earlier by increasing the time you dedicate to your studies.

Enrolment

You can start your course at any time - there are no semester or course date to wait for. There are two options for enrolment: Firstly you can fill out the enrolment form and post or fax back to RMT or you can fill out the online enrolment form.

Course Units

This is an example only of how units can be packaged to suit an individual learner or enterprise. In no way is this mandatory. Please see attached brochure for more details on course units.
You are required to complete 15 units, made up of 5 core units, plus 10 elective units.

Core units

  • RTC2701A Follow OHS procedures
  • RTC2702A Observe environmental work practices
  • RTC2704A Provide basic first aid
  • RTC2705A Work effectively in the industry
  • RTC2801A Participate in workplace communications

Elective units

  • RTC2005A Fell small trees
  • RTC2012A Plant trees and shrubs
  • RTC2016A Recognise plants
  • RTD2022A Carry out natural area restoration works
  • RTC2026A Undertake propagation activities
  • RTC2307A Operate machinery and equipment
  • RTC2304A Operate and maintain chainsaws
  • RTC2203A Conduct visual inspection of park facilities
  • RTC2401A Treat weeds
  • RTC2404A Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders