This course teaches the basics of caring for our natural environment. It provides the skills and knowledge needed for work in a defined context or for further study in conservation and ecosystem management. Work is carried out under general guidance and supervision.
The qualification allows individuals to develop basic factual, technical, and procedural knowledge in conservation and ecosystem management.
The Hub for Learning (RTO No: 45630) is the awarding RTO for this qualification.
Nationally recognised training and assessment is delivered by EcoSkills Training on behalf of The Hub for Learning (RTO 45630). AQF certification documentation is issued by The Hub for Learning.
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Biodiversity conservation and ecological restoration are rapidly growing and increasingly important sectors. This qualification is designed and delivered by an industry-based training organisation, with trainers who are active conservation and ecological restoration practitioners, not just classroom teachers.
All trainers work directly in the conservation industry and bring current, real-world experience into the training.
Gain practical experience and develop conservation knowledge:
* Recognise plants and animals
* Plant propagation
* Working safely
* Applying herbicides under supervision
* Treating a range of weeds
* Using a GPS and reporting on plants and animals
* Operating basic machinery & equipment
* Understanding soils & degrading factors
* Performing basic ecological restoration works
* Understanding the weather and how it impacts works
Successful completion of the Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management provides a strong introduction to the conservation and ecological restoration industry.
This course is designed as a pre-apprenticeship pathway, giving students the foundational skills, knowledge and confidence to take the next step into further training or entry-level roles.
Students develop practical skills in areas such as plant identification, basic weed control, habitat awareness, and safe work practices, while gaining exposure to real conservation works and environments.
Graduates may progress into:
Typical entry-level roles or pathways may include:
These roles provide valuable on-ground experience and are often the first step toward more skilled positions within the industry.
To successfully complete this qualification, students are required to complete the following Core and selected Elective Units of Competency to gain their Qualification in AHC21024 Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
| Unit code | UNIT TITLE | Core/Elective |
| AHCWHS201 | Participate in workplace health and safety processes | Core |
| AHCWRK211 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | Core |
| AHCPCM204 | Recognise plants | Elective |
| AHCFAU202 | Recognise fauna | Elective |
| AHCPMG201 | Treat weeds | Elective |
| AHCCHM201 | Apply chemicals under supervision | Elective |
| AHCECR203 | Perform basic ecological restoration works | Elective |
| AHCECR202 | Maintain wildlife habitat refuges | Elective |
| AHCSAW202 | Recognise landforms and soil types | Elective |
| AHCNSY207 | Undertake propagation activities | Elective |
| AHCNSY206 | Care for nursery plants | Elective |
| AHCMOM203 | Operate basic machinery and equipment | Elective |
| AHCOCM203 | Record information about Country | Elective |
| AHCLPW201 | Operate a handheld GPS device | Elective |
| AHCOCM201 | Maintain Cultural Sites | Elective |
This qualification is delivered over a period of 6 months to 2 years. The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location and study mode.
School based – one day/week, completed in 24 months
Other – two days/week, completed in 6 months
No classes in Victorian School holiday periods
Students are required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment prior to finalising enrolment.
Training includes practical, hands-on activities undertaken in outdoor and field-based environments. Students should be comfortable with tasks such as light lifting, kneeling or working close to the ground for periods of time, and walking over varying terrain. If you have any concerns about the physical requirements of the course, we encourage you to discuss these with us prior to enrolment so we can provide guidance or discuss suitable support options where possible.
Further study pathways include:
Cert III Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Cert IV Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Interactive learning in a face-to-face environment
The Hub for Learning (RTO No: 45630) is the awarding RTO for this qualification.
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