UndergraduateEnvironmental Science
Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Melbourne Polytechnic, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
Turn your commitment to the environment into a successful career:
Our Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management AHC51120 will teach you the knowledge and skills to manage natural resources and respond to the challenges of biodiversity loss, climate change and environmental damage. The Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management AHC51120 offers hands-on experience and practical skills taught by industry experts.
You can’t protect the environment from a classroom alone, so you’ll be conducting field work in natural bush close to Epping campus, and on specialised field trips to beautiful locations around Victoria. Melbourne Polytechnic collaborates with key organisations including Darebin Parklands, Whittlesea City Council, Parks Victoria and Landcare to develop projects focused on real-world issues that provide you with unique experience before you’ve entered the workplace. This course could be your first step into an exciting and impactful career engaging with our natural environment.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
10 terms of coursework
- AHCECR402- Plan the implementation of revegetation works
- AHCECR502- Conduct biological surveys
- AHCECR504- Manage implementation of ecological restoration programs
- AHCFAU501- Manage fauna populations
- AHCLPW506- Develop a management plan for a designated area
- AHCNRM510- Develop a water quality monitoring program
- AHCPCM510- Collect and classify plants
- AHCPMG413- Define the pest problem
- AHCWRK506- Collect and manage data
- AHCWRK513- Write and present reports
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Environmental ConsultantANZSCO 234312
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. VETASSESS wants a bachelor's or higher in a highly relevant field plus at least a year of relevant post-qualification work. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Environmental Research ScientistANZSCO 234313
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via VETASSESS assessment.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Environmental EngineerANZSCO 233915
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Requirements No entry requirements. As part of the enrolment process, you will be required to attend a pre-training review with an Enrolment Centre Advisor. In your pre-training review, you and your Enrolment Centre Advisor will discuss: Your literacy, numeracy and digital literacy capability. This may be established through an assessment and/or other evidence provided during the enrolment process. Academic: Australian Year 12 equivalency. English: Academic IELTS 6.0 overall, Pearson PTE Academic 50 overall, or Melbourne Polytechnic recognised equivalency.
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