Cert III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
This qualification provides the skills, theoretical and practical knowledge for work or future learning in the conservation and ecosystem management industry. The qualification provides for work roles encompassing a broad range of skills, or can be focussed on one or more specialisations, including; Indigenous land management, ecological restoration, land, park and wildlife management, pest controller, conservation earthworks, marine operations or fire management. A total of 16 units must be completed consisting of 2 core units and 14 elective units. The electives may be chosen, according to the cohort of learners and delivery requirements, as per the example below.

- AHCWHS301 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
- AHCECR309 Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works
- AHCPMG305 Survey pests
- AHCPMG308 Implement pest management strategies
- AHCECR307 Read and interpret maps
- AHCPMG301 Control Weeds
- AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
- FWPCOT3202 Navigate in remote and trackless areas
- AHCPMG304 Use firearms to humanely destroy animals
- AHCPMG307 Apply animal trapping techniques
- AHCWRK312 Operate in remote and isolated situations
- AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
- AHCPMG306 Determine pest control techniques
- AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment
- AHCPMG403 Apply predator trapping techniques
- AHCWRK311 Conduct site inspections