$880.00
This unit develops the practical skills and knowledge required to produce clear, accurate, and fit-for-purpose maps to support conservation and ecosystem management activities.
Participants learn how to plan, create, review, and maintain maps used in real-world ecological restoration projects, including weed management, revegetation planning, habitat protection, and stakeholder communication. The unit covers the full mapping workflow — from defining purpose and audience, sourcing and managing spatial data, applying mapping principles and Australian standards, through to producing professional digital and print maps.
Training is grounded in industry-relevant tools and workflows, including GPS data collection, mobile mapping applications, GIS software, and Google Earth Pro, with a strong focus on accuracy, data ethics, WHS, and practical application in conservation settings.
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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Start Date
Duration
Introduction to mapping for conservation and ecosystem management
• Purpose and role of maps in land management and ecological restoration
• How maps support planning, monitoring, and decision-making
• Using maps as communication tools for stakeholders
Land management context and responsibilities
• Mapping applications in vegetation management, restoration, pest control, and access planning
• Legal, ethical, and intellectual property considerations
• Cultural heritage awareness and Traditional Owner considerations
• Workplace health and safety requirements for field and office-based mapping tasks
Data sources and datasets
• Spatial, temporal, raster, vector, and attribute data
• Government datasets, biodiversity databases, and community science data
• Data licensing, access restrictions, and sensitive information handling
• File formats and data compatibility
Mapping principles and conventions
• Map layout, design, and readability
• Symbology, legends, scale, and metadata
• Coordinate systems, projections, and datums (including GDA2020 and MGA2020)
• GPS fundamentals and accuracy considerations
• Print and digital map presentation standards
Mapping equipment and tools
• GPS units and mobile data collection technologies
• Mobile mapping apps and field data workflows
• Digital imagery, drones, and survey equipment basics
• Computer hardware requirements for GIS mapping
Mapping software and technologies
• Introduction to GIS and its role in ecological mapping
• Using QGIS for data management and map production
• Google Earth Pro for visualisation and stakeholder engagement
• Mobile mapping tools for field data collection and syncing
• Comparison of mapping software for different tasks
Producing maps – step-by-step workflow
• Defining map purpose, scope, and audience
• Collecting, assessing, and preparing data
• Selecting appropriate software and tools
• Designing map layouts for different users
• Exporting maps for digital and print use
• Updating, version control, and maintaining maps over time
Reviewing and evaluating maps
• Technical quality checks and map accuracy
• Stakeholder review and feedback processes
• Field validation and ground-truthing
• Finalising, archiving, and securely sharing maps
Students are required to complete assessment tasks to demonstrate competency in line with industry standards.
EcoSkills Short Courses support employment, career change, and upskilling within the conservation and ecosystem management sector.
These courses are suited to people working or volunteering in conservation, those looking to move into the sector, and graduates seeking stronger on-ground experience. Skills gained may support roles involved in:
On-ground conservation and ecological restoration works
Weed management and regeneration techniques
Indigenous plant propagation and native seed collection
Site assessment, monitoring, and field-based ecological work
All training is aligned with current industry best practice and the National Standards for Ecological Restoration, supporting safe, effective, and informed on-ground work.
Students are required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment prior to finalising enrolment. This is a simple check designed to help us understand how you learn and to make sure we can provide the right support throughout the course. You can’t fail this assessment.
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 practical or physical aspects of the course, we encourage you to have a chat with us before enrolling so we can talk through what to expect and any support options available.
EcoSkills Short Courses provide recognised education pathways through nationally accredited training.
Courses are delivered as single units or grouped units (skill sets) and may be completed as stand-alone training or used as stepping stones toward further study. Units or skill sets completed can be credited toward the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management.
Short Courses also suit people seeking practical knowledge and skills to support regeneration and ecological restoration on their own property, whether small or large, while maintaining clear pathways into further vocational training.
This short course is delivered entirely face-to-face and includes classroom-based learning and practical, hands-on activities. Training focuses on applied skills and is conducted in real or simulated work environments, with guidance from experienced industry trainers.
2026 Short Course Attendance Dates
4th Sept
11th Sept
18th Sept
9th Oct
16th October
23rd October
30 October
6th Nov
*Course fees include enrollment and material costs. Covering; learner guides, handouts, equipment consumables and bus use
Ecoskills delivers nationally accredited training in partnership with The Hub for Learning Pty Ltd (RTO No. 45630), the awarding Registered Training Organisation. This partnership ensures all training and assessment complies with national training standards and regulatory requirements.
Students’ rights and responsibilities, along with RTO policies and learner information documents, can be accessed here.
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