Conservation and Ecosystem Management

This course is for people who use pesticides with powered and hand-held application equipment. You will gain the skills and knowledge to apply, transport and store chemicals safely.

Competency units covered in this course:

• OAL84AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
• BAP97 AHCPMG301 Control Weeds
• BAN70 AHCCHM304 Transport and Store Chemicals

You can start anytime in the online study component of this course. Attendance on campus will be arranged with your lecturer after you enrol.

Develop technical and practical knowledge in conservation and ecosystem management for parks and wildlife services work. Learn how to undertake restoration and rehabilitation of ecosystems under the supervision of a project leader. Get hands-on with industry-specific, field-oriented practical activities in conservation work. 

Do you want to work in the great outdoors and play a part in preserving Australia's spectacular lands, waters and wildlife? 

If you dream of starting a career in Conservation and Ecosystem Management, this course is the ideal first step to prepare you for entry into the industry. 

Be guided by our lecturers who are experienced professionals, as you learn key skills to protect plants, animals and their habitats. You'll gain solid knowledge of how to recognise, propagate and care for plants as well as how to treat weeds, control pests and diseases. You'll be trained in areas such as conducting ecological and cultural site inspections, maintaining native ecosystems, and implementing revegetation and restoration works.

You can develop a broad skillset to equip you for various work roles in the industry or focus on one or more specialisations such as Indigenous land management, ecological restoration, land, parks and wildlife management, pest controller, marine conservation, fire management or mined land rehabilitation.

Through your work you will contribute to the preservation and maintenance of wildlife and their habitat, as you work to restore and rehabilitate areas such as our bushland, wetlands, parks, reserves, and marine environments. 

This nationally recognised qualification will get you job ready for a range of opportunities across private, local, or state government sectors in roles such as: Bushland Maintenance Officer, Environmental Field Technician, Conservation Officer, Park Ranger, National Parks Worker, Land Rehabilitation Worker, Feral Animal Control or Environmental Health Officer.

During this course you will study three units that meet the Department of Health requirements to gain a Pest Management Technician Licence to control weeds and other minor pests in lawns and gardens, landscaping, bushland or minesite rehabilitation.

Please note: Conservation and Ecosystem Management involves physical labour and students will be required to demonstrate a reasonable level of fitness and mobility.
 

Study in specialist facilities: 

Learn in our on-site native bushland which acts as an outdoor classroom and dedicated purpose-built facilities which simulate real-world working environments, including a native nursery production space featuring cutting and seed production zones and large work sheds.

Facilities also include specialised sheltered nursery areas which propagate natives for ecosystem restoration and rehabilitation, under supervision of a project leader. Students can learn by getting hands-on with industry-specific, field-oriented practical activities in conservation work and by operating machinery and equipment. 
 

Do you have a love of Australia's natural environment, a fascination with flora and fauna, and a passion to protect our plants, parklands and wildlife for future generations?

This nationally recognised course will equip you with the specialised skillset you need to move into more senior and supervisory roles in your chosen field within Conservation and Ecosystem Management.

Be guided by our expert team of lecturers who are industry professionals, as you learn high-level skills in protecting ecosystems and preserving the natural environment. You'll be trained in how to recommend plants, conduct site inspections for ecological restoration works and produce land management maps. You'll develop skills in implementation of revegetation, compiling pest management plans and working safely with chemicals, as well as gaining knowledge of culturally significant places.  

Plant the seeds for a meaningful career, gain post-trade skills and get job ready for roles such as Senior Conservation Worker, Weed Management Leading Hand or National Park and Landcare Leading Hand. 

Study in specialist facilities:

Learn in our on-site native bushland which acts as an outdoor classroom and dedicated purpose-built facilities which simulate real-world working environments, including a native nursery production space featuring cutting and seed production zones and large work sheds.

Facilities also include specialised sheltered nursery areas which propagate natives for ecosystem restoration and rehabilitation, under supervision of a project leader. Students can learn by getting hands-on with industry-specific, field-oriented practical activities in conservation work and by operating machinery and equipment. 

Dieback disease is found all around the Perth Metropolitan area, causing disease in native banksia woodlands and jarrah forests. It attacks the roots of plants by causing them to rot, causing widespread damage to native vegetation. 

As per WA Department of Health, Pest Management Technicians Licence, Endorsement 8, this Skill Set will result in knowledge of the identification and treatment of dieback disease.

Do you have a passion for growing and nurturing plants, and a dream to cultivate a career outdoors amongst the beauty of nature?  

This qualification will get you job ready to enter the horticulture industry in rewarding roles such as a Gardener at a school or city council, a Nursery Worker, Groundskeeper, or even a self-employed Landscaper. 

Be guided and inspired by our team of expert lecturers who are industry professionals, as you are equipped with the technical training and communication skills you need to begin your horticulture career. You'll gain strong knowledge of plant identification and nutrition, creating and maintaining plant displays, implementing propagation plans and controlling weeds and pests. You'll develop key skills in irrigation systems, safely working with chemicals, pruning, soil improvement, how to implement a grassed area maintenance program, and much more. 

Your skillset will allow you to specialise in working with plants in nurseries, gardening and landscaping, with a range of employment opportunities across the private sector, local councils and state government. If you'd like to work in stunning green settings such as parks and gardens whilst contributing to a positive impact on our environment - this is the career path for you! 

Take the first step towards your future in horticulture, gain a nationally recognised qualification and get started in the field. If you already have some industry experience, this course will help you further develop and strengthen your skills. 

Study in specialised facilities:

Our dedicated Murdoch Student Garden Centre is pivotal to the learning experience for students and teaches excellence in service delivery. Facilities include extensive garden spaces for design practice, computer labs with contemporary software and dedicated sheltered nursery areas. Students can learn through application of hands-on skills in an environment that reflects current industry practices and simulates a real-life workplace experience.  

As part of their Murdoch campus(opens in a new tab) studies, students propagate natives, herbs and some exotic plants suitable to WA's climate. These plants are then prepared at the on-campus nursery and greenhouse for retail sales at the Student Garden Centre Plant Sale which is open to the general public for a short time each May and November, giving students the ability to satisfy the retail skill building requirements of their horticulture course.

Visit our Horticulture at SM TAFE Facebook page(opens in a new tab) for more information on student news and events. 
 

Are you ready to gain a specialised skillset in horticulture and watch your career bloom and flourish? Get qualified for supervisory roles in the industry with this nationally recognised course. 

This is a perfect pathway if you want to prepare to move into more senior roles such as Team Leader or follow your dreams to start your own gardening or landscaping small business.

 Be guided by our expert lecturers who are industry professionals as you learn to plan and facilitate programs and cost out a project to work within a budget. You'll develop your skills in identifying plant specimens, soil     health, recommending plants, performing specialist amenity pruning, plant establishment and designing plant displays, bringing your own creative flair. In addition, this course will provide you with skills in supervising projects and operations, as well as team routines and performance. 

You'll also be able to choose specialist units that will help you strengthen your technical skills and focus on key areas you wish to pursue. 

Take your horticulture career to the next level and get job ready for roles such as Horticultural Leading Hand, Senior Horticulturist, Horticulture Team Leader or Supervisor (Nursery). You will have a world of employment opportunities at your fingertips with options to work in local and state government, nursery and turf, floriculture, gardening and the landscape industry.

It is a requirement that students provide their own Wi-Fi-enabled Laptop (capable of word processing etc.) Enrolled students will have access to Office 365.

Study in specialised facilities:

Our dedicated Murdoch Student Garden Centre(opens in a new tab) is pivotal to the learning experience for students and teaches excellence in service delivery. Facilities include extensive garden spaces for design practice, computer labs with contemporary software and dedicated sheltered nursery areas. Students can learn through application of hands-on skills in an environment that reflects current industry practices and simulates a real-life workplace experience.  

As part of their Murdoch campus studies, students propagate natives, herbs and some exotic plants suitable to WA's climate. These plants are then prepared at the on-campus nursery and greenhouse for retail sales at the Student Garden Centre Plant Sale which is open to the general public for a short time each May and November, giving students the ability to satisfy the retail skill building requirements of their horticulture course.

Visit our Horticulture at SM TAFE Facebook page(opens in a new tab) for more information on student news and events. 
 

This qualification provides the practical skills and knowledge to construct, renovate and maintain garden landscapes.

Training is provided in the areas of hard landscaping, irrigation, plant knowledge, soil nutrition, turf maintenance, landscape machinery use and horticultural safety, building on the skills gained in the Certificate II in Landscaping.

Please note: Landscaping involves physical labour and students will be required to demonstrate a reasonable level of fitness and mobility.

90% of surveyed students were highly satisfied with this course.

Wish to work as pest management technician? If so, you will need to be licensed.

This skillset allows students to complete the “CPPUPM3006 Manage pests by applying pesticides” unit of competency required to apply for a “Western Australia Provisional Pest Management Technician Licence”.

This course is aimed at workers who are currently employed in the Urban Pest Management industry. 

Note: this unit does not cover inspecting for, or managing timber pests, or non-chemical pest management where the environment is modified to manage pests 

Next dates for delivery

• 6 to 9 February
• 13 to 16 March
• 17 to 20 April
• 22 to 25 May 

This course is suitable for people who operate chainsaws in an urban environment (it does not cover remote operators working in state forest).

This course has multiple start dates throughout the year, please express your interest below for information about the next intake. 

Do you have what it takes to offer the best in urban pest management?

This qualification will provide students with the practical skills and knowledge to apply pesticides and carry out appropriate pest management treatments for domestic and commercial properties.

This course is for existing workers who are currently and actively employed in the Urban Pest Management industry. It will provide you with the skills to apply for a full pest management license.