UndergraduateEnvironmental Science
Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management
RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management at RMIT University introduces the skills used by land managers, park rangers, site assessors, water quality assessors and conservation staff. Students learn to survey animals and plants, monitor waterways, assess and restore natural sites, and undertake cultural studies relating to land management, with field trips around Melbourne and overnight excursions to locations such as Heywood and Barmah Forest. Students learn about cultural heritage and Indigenous land management with direct input from Aboriginal Elders and community organisations, and the course is developed with industry stakeholders including Melbourne Water and Parks Victoria.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Year 1 You will study plant identification and ecology
- and learn skills related to site assessment and industry-specific communication. You will be introduced to cultural heritage and aspects of Indigenous land management with input from Aboriginal Elders and community organisations. You'll also learn how to conduct wildlife surveys and interpret the data using the appropriate format. Year 2 You'll study revegetation and the management of water
- and learn about pest management. You will also explore Indigenous and cultural heritage issues and how these relate to land management. These are taught in collaboration with Indigenous Elders and community members
- and include an extended field trip to western Victoria
- where you will have the opportunity to work alongside Indigenous land care workers
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
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
Academic requirements There are no minimum academic entry requirements for this course. Applicants must meet the minimum university entry requirements . Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequ
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