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ANIMALS, PLANTS
& SCIENCES
C O U R CS OE UGRUSI ED EG U2 I0D1E8 2 0 1 8
AGRICULTURE | HORTICULTURE | PARKS & GARDENS | LANDSCAPING
ANIMAL STUDIES | VETERINARY NURSING | LABORATORY SCIENCES
CONSERVATION & LAND MANAGEMENT | INDIGENOUS STUDIES
WORK HEALTH & SAFETY | TESOL
13 TAFE (13 8233) . kangan.edu.au/foodfibre
4 A leader in food & fibre training
6 Your study options
8 How to become an apprentice
CONTENTS 10 Course to career pathway
12 Pathway to university
14 Why choose TAFE
16 How we can help your business
18 We support you through your journey
20 Paying for your course
22 How to apply
23 Icons in this guide
24 Agriculture
30 Horticulture
32 Parks & Gardens
34 Landscaping
38 Animal Studies
42 Veterinary Nursing
46 Laboratory Sciences
ANIMALS, PLANTS & SCIENCES COURSE GUIDE 2018
48 Conservation & Land Management
52 Indigenous Studies
58 Work Health & Safety
62 TESOL
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A LEADER IN
FOOD & FIBRE
TRAINING
Kangan Institute is one of the largest and most trusted
education and training providers in Victoria. With more
than 80 years of educational excellence backed by
industry connections, our graduates learn real skills and
gain the confidence to succeed in their chosen career.
A qualification in agriculture, horticulture, animal studies
or conservation and land management provides you with
endless opportunities and unparalleled practical skills.
REAL EDUCATION REAL SKILLS REAL JOBS
Our world-class Our focus is all about Kangan Institute has
teaching faculty getting you work ready. established a vast network
come with extensive With an emphasis on of industry partners and
ANIMALS, PLANTS & SCIENCES COURSE GUIDE 2018
industry experience practical training, industry a strong reputation with
and connections. Our projects and work employers across Victoria.
personalised approach placements, you will gain By developing our courses
means you get one-on-one real experience and the in consultation with
attention in classes and latest industry knowledge. industry partners, we make
mentoring from your So, when you graduate, sure that you gain the most
teachers. you will have the skills that current and up-to-date
employers are looking for. skills. Our Employment
Centre experts also provide
support and connect
students to jobs each year.
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YOUR STUDY
OPTIONS
Our courses are designed to help you CERTIFICATES
pathway into your dream career or into Certificate programs combine theory
and practical components of a subject
higher education.
to prepare you for a job in your chosen
industry. You can learn basic to advanced
PRE-APPRENTICESHIPS skills as you move up each certificate
Whether you are currently doing your qualification. You can also choose to study
VCE, VCAL or you’ve left school early, a further or get a post trade qualification
pre-apprenticeship will get you on your once you finish your certificate program.
way to working and further study in a
specific industry. Pre-apprenticeships also DIPLOMAS
combine literacy and numeracy skills units A diploma can help you progress your
to give you extra support to get employed career further with specialised industry
and into an apprenticeship. specific knowledge and can provide
guaranteed pathway opportunities to
APPRENTICESHIPS study further at university. It is an ideal
To start an apprenticeship, you need to choice if you need to apply your skills in a
first be employed in a relevant field. A complex technical environment.
customised training program is created
for the apprentice in consultation with the
employer so you learn the latest industry VET IN SCHOOL (VETIS)
skills and knowledge directly relevant VETiS offers you the opportunity to complete a nationally recognised qualification,
ANIMALS, PLANTS & SCIENCES COURSE GUIDE 2018
to your job. See How to become an while providing credit towards your VCE or VCAL, just like your other subjects.
apprentice on page 8. The study score can contribute directly to your ATAR score and give you access to
guaranteed pathways for further study at Kangan Institute.
SHORT COURSES
A short course is great way to update your current skills, start a new hobby or learn
something totally new. We have a wide range of short courses across a variety of areas
to help you grow professionally or personally.
Visit kangan.edu.au/short-courses to find the right course for you.
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HOW TO BECOME GROUP TRAINING ORGANISATIONS (GTO)
GTOs like WPC Group and Apprenticeships
Melbourne partner with a range of
AUSTRALIAN APPRENTICESHIP SUPPORT
NETWORK (AASN)
AASNs are contracted by the
AN APPRENTICE
businesses and offer you expert advice and Government to support and facilitate the
assistance to find the right apprenticeship. apprenticeship process for employers
GTOs can not only place you with the right and individuals. AASNs can also help you
business, they also monitor your progress with the recruitment process and provide
and support you as you need it. Find out mentoring and career advice.
An apprenticeship is a great way to combine structured training and paid more at grouptraining.com.au Visit australianapprenticeships.gov.au for
more information or call them on 13 38 73.
employment. You can begin while you’re still at school in year 11/12 or if you
are older than 15 years of age. You don’t need a secondary school certificate to
start an apprenticeship, although this is highly regarded by most employers.
As an apprentice you will earn an income STEP 2: JOB HUNTING
while you are learning your trade. Your Start looking for jobs through networking
work will combine study on the job or at with people you know, applying online
Kangan Institute. When you finish your or by contacting jobactive Australia
apprenticeship, you will have a nationally providers.
recognised qualification and skills that
can take you anywhere in Australia and to STEP 3: SIGN UP
many overseas countries as well. Once you’ve found an employer, you both
must contact an AASN to sign a training
STEP 1: PREPARATION AND RESEARCH apprenticeship contract. Select Kangan
Figure out what trade you are interested Institute as your preferred training
in, research job opportunities and write provider to get started. If you are eligible
or update your resume. A Kangan for a Health Care Card, make sure you
Institute pre-apprenticeship is a great apply for one prior to enrolling so you are
way to get a taste of a trade and the eligible for concession fees.
confidence to get a job. Our teachers
ANIMALS, PLANTS & SCIENCES COURSE GUIDE 2018
are regularly contacted by employers
to get recommendations of good
pre-apprentices who they might sign up
as an apprentice.
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COURSE TO
Careers in Laboratory Operations Careers in Conservation
and Land Management
Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
(MSL30116)
CAREER PATHWAY
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques Certificate II in Conservation and Land
(MSL40116) Management (AHC21016)
Diploma of Laboratory Technology Certificate III in Conservation and Land
(MSL50116) Management (AHC31416)
Certificate IV in Conservation and Land
Management (AHC40916)
>> Technical Assistant in Animal Science, Diploma of Conservation and Land
Careers in Agriculture Careers in Wool Classing Environmental Monitoring, Food Management (AHC51116)
Processing, Pathology or Wine Advanced Diploma of Conservation and
Production Land Management (AHC60415)
Certificate IV in Agriculture (AHC40116) Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation
>> Technical Supervisor
Diploma of Agriculture (AHC50116) (AHC33016) Education
/ Agribusiness Management (AHC51416) Certificate IV in Wool Classing Bachelor of Environmental and
Certificate IV in Organic Farming (AHC41316) Conservation Science
(AHC41616) Diploma of Agriculture (AHC50116)
Diploma of Organic Farming (AHC51816) / Agribusiness Management (AHC51416)
>> Biodiversity Officer
>> Catchments Officer
>> General Farm Hand >> Wool Shed Supervisor >> Conservation Reserve Manager
>> Stock And Station Agent >> Owner Classer Registration >> Environmental Officer
>> Farm Production Manager >> Australian Wool Exchange (AWEX) >> Environment Consultant
>> Agronomist >> Fire Crew Supervisor
>> Station-Property Manager >> Fisheries Officer
>> Organic Farm Team Leader Careers in Animal Studies >> Flora and Fauna Officer
>> Organic Farm Supervisor >> Forest Management
>> Organic Farmer
Certificate II and III in Animal Studies
(ACM20110) (ACM30110)
Careers in Horticulture Certificate III in Animal Technology
(ACM30210)
Certificate IV in Companion Animals
Certificate II in Production Horticulture (ACM40310)
(AHC20316) Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
Certificate II in Horticulture (AHC20416) (ACM40412)
Certificate III in Horticulture (AHC30716) Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (General
Certificate III in Landscape Construction Practice) (ACM50512)
(AHC30916)
ANIMALS, PLANTS & SCIENCES COURSE GUIDE 2018
Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
(AHC31016) >> Animal Care Attendant
Diploma of Landscape Design >> Animal Shelter Attendant
(AHC50616) or Manager
Diploma of Horticulture (AHC50416) >> Kennel Hand or Cattery Attendant
Bachelor Degree pathway >> Pet Shop Attendant
>> Assistant Dog Groomer
>> Companion Animal Trainer or Breeder
>> Horticulture Assistant >> Animal Technician
>> Horticultural Tradesperson >> Veterinary Nurse
>> Grounds Keeper
>> Landscape Gardener or Designer
>> Self-Employed Gardener
>> Landscaper
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WHY CHOOSE TAFE
FINISHED YEAR 12?
A TAFE qualification can secure your future
GET A TASTE GET ON TRACK LOW ATAR?
NO WORRIES!
OF A TRADE WITH A TO A CERTIFICATE
PRE-APPRENTICESHIP OR DIPLOMA
GOING TO TAFE
MAY SAVE TIME
Gain basic skills in a trade Guaranteed work AND MONEY
with lots of support and placements mean real
resources. world skills!
NO NEED TO
RELOCATE IF
YOUR TAFE IS
LOCAL
FIND A JOB GAIN A CERTIFICATE
THAT SUPPORTS AN
APPRENTICESHIP
Earn money
while studying.
GAIN A DIPLOMA
COMPLETE
AN APPRENTICESHIP
START A REAL
ANIMALS, PLANTS & SCIENCES COURSE GUIDE 2018
CAREER
Learn practical skills
specific to a trade. GRADUATE
WITH A CERTIFICATE,
DIPLOMA AND DEGREE
WITH A TAFE QUALIFICATION Graduate with three
qualifications.
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HOW WE CAN HELP
YOUR BUSINESS
We know that a successful business is
built on delivering exceptional levels of
service to create lasting relationships
with your clients.
To help your business grow, we work
closely with you and your apprentice to
develop individualised training plan and
deliver high quality training to improve
staff satisfaction and productivity in your
business.
Led by our passionate and experienced
teaching staff, our purpose-built training
facilities create a real working environment
for your apprentices.
ANIMALS, PLANTS & SCIENCES COURSE GUIDE 2018
CONTACT US TO ARRANGE
A FREE CAMPUS TOUR
AND A NO OBLIGATION
PERSONALISED CONSULTATION
TODAY.
13 TAFE (13 8233)
APPRENTICESHIPS@KANGAN.EDU.AU
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WE SUPPORT YOU
THROUGH YOUR JOURNEY
We work hard to make it easy for our WELFARE SERVICES
students to enjoy their experience at Kangan Institute recognises and
appreciates the need to provide our
Kangan Institute. You can access any of
students with ongoing support to help
our support programs when you need them through any conflicts they face
to throughout your time with us. during their studies. Our free, private and
confidential counselling service staffed by
NEXT STEP experienced counsellors is available to our
students at all times at our campuses.
NEXT STEP is a free service for 15–24 year
olds looking for advice on study pathway
EMPLOYMENT CENTRE
options and career planning. Our skilled
Our Employment Centre is specifically
staff will always give you personalised
dedicated to helping you develop your
advice to help you find the right course to
employability skills. Our experts can help
get you on the right track.
you with job search, one-on-one coaching
To contact NEXT STEP, call 1300 289 290
and access to the weekly vacancy listing
or email nextstep@kangan.edu.au
and other useful resources. Over 1,000
employers advertise jobs with the centre
STUDY SUPPORT SKILLS RECOGNITION
every year and we have successfully
Kangan Institute offers a range of study placed many of our students. If you have acquired relevant skills and
ANIMALS, PLANTS & SCIENCES COURSE GUIDE 2018
support services to help students keep knowledge in your workplace, through
To contact the centre, call 1300 484 335 or
up with and successfully complete previous training, or even via volunteer
email employmentcentre@kangan.edu.au
their course work. You can access a work, you may not need to complete
range of resources and workshops to Students also have access to:
further study to obtain a qualification.
help with your exam and course work • Our Library and Learning Centre,
With our skills recognition program you
preparation. Our counsellors facilitate a housing a range of electronic and hard
can save time and get an accredited
variety of workshops throughout the year, copy resources, study materials and
qualification to improve your career
providing strategies to help you overcome assignment help.
prospects.
challenges, no matter how big or small. • Free wireless internet available in
Find out more at
classrooms and around the campus.
kangan.edu.au/skills-recognition
• Paid parking available at the campus.
18 19PAYING FOR
YOUR COURSE
STUDY NOW, PAY LATER You will still have to pay the student
WITH VET STUDENT LOANS services fee, materials and consumables
fee (if studying a government funded
A student loan scheme is available for
course) and other non-tuition fees (if
eligible students and courses to assist in
applicable) at the time of enrolment.
the payment of tuition fees whilst studying
How much you pay is determined by FLEXIBLE PAYMENT PLANS at TAFE. These are called VET Student To be eligible for a VET Student Loan, you
must be an Australian citizen; or a holder
the course you enrol in, the scheduled Payment plans are available to anyone Loans and replace the VET FEE-HELP
enrolling into a certificate I, II, III and IV scheme from 1 January 2017. Loans are of a permanent humanitarian visa who will
hours you commit to undertake, your capped according to the course you be a resident in Australia for the duration
course. Kangan Institute offers eligible
eligibility for a government-funded students the option of paying for their are studying. These loans are income of the course; or a qualifying New Zealand
place and any concession entitlements course fees over time by setting up either contingent and interest free and repaid via citizen.
the Australian Taxation Office when your
you might be eligible for. weekly or fortnightly instalment payments
to cover their tuition, material and income reaches a certain threshold. For
consumable fees. 2016-2017 income year this threshold is
HEALTH CARE CARD $54,869.
If you are eligible for a Health Care Card, WELFARE SERVICES For further information visit
make sure you apply for one through
Students who require budgeting, money studyassist.gov.au
Centrelink prior to enrolling so you are
management, financial counselling and
eligible to pay concession fees. For more
referrals to external agencies can get
information, please visit humanservices.
assistance from our dedicated welfare
gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/
officers. Find out more at
health-care-card
kangan.edu.au/welfare-services
SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS APPRENTICE INCENTIVE PROGRAMS
At Kangan Institute, we believe in
The Australian Government supports
rewarding hard work and achievement. We
apprenticeships through a number of
offer a number of scholarships and grants
ANIMALS, PLANTS & SCIENCES COURSE GUIDE 2018
programs that can help you financially
to help pay for your course. Find out more
including Apprentice Loans, Living
on what you can apply for at
Away From Home Allowance, Australian
kangan.edu.au/scholarship
School-based Apprenticeships and more.
For more information, visit
australianapprenticeships.gov.au
20 21HOW TO APPLY ICONS IN THIS
Applying for a course is easy. Just
follow these simple steps to get your
The relevant department will review your
application and our customer service
centre will contact you directly to confirm
GUIDE
application in. Make sure you check your application status.
your course dates and apply early so
VTAC APPLICATIONS
we can enrol you in the next intake.
VTAC handles most applications for entry COURSE TYPE STUDY MODE
into higher education and some TAFE
Pre-apprenticeship Flexible
full-time certificate IV and higher
Pick the course you want to
qualifications. The course guide will
1 study from this course guide and Apprenticeship Online
indicate if you need to apply through
go online to our website.
VTAC for your course. To find out Traineeship
Find the course using the ‘Find
CAMPUS LOCATION
how to apply via VTAC,
2 a course’ search option and click visit vtac.edu.au Certificate Broadmeadows
on ‘Online Application’.
APPRENTICESHIPS Diploma Richmond
Fill out the online application
3 form, select your campus and hit Once you have a job as an apprentice you
Advanced Diploma Docklands
the ‘Submit’ button. can apply for your apprenticeship training
through your employer. Essendon
STUDY PERIOD
The Australian Apprenticeship Support
Network (AASN) providers will manage all Full-time Charleston Road, Bendigo
contracts and training. To find your nearest
Part-time
AASN, visit australianapprenticeships.gov.
au or call 13 38 73.
NEED EXTRA HELP?
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Students who require additional support
for applications to the English as a Second
Language or for those who have mild
intellectual/learning disabilities can call
9279 2446 for an appointment and course
placement.
22 23AGRICULTURE
CERTIFICATE III IN WOOL CLIP FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES CERTIFICATE IV IN WOOL CLASSING FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
PREPARATION You may wish to go on to further study in a You may wish to pursue further studies in a
Certificate IV in Wool Classing (AHC41316) or Diploma of Agriculture (AHC50116).
Diploma of Agriculture (AHC50116).
PREREQUISITES
PREREQUISITES Course code AHC41316 You must have completed a minimum of year
Course code AHC33016 You must have completed a minimum of year Direct entry / Rolling enrolment 11 or equivalent. You must also be physically
Direct entry / Rolling enrolment 11 or equivalent. You must also be physically Become a professional wool classer and fit and prepared to work in an outdoor
fit and prepared to work in an outdoor shed manager with this popular in demand environment.
Are you interested in gaining an owner
environment. course. If you have industry experience or Enrol at bendigotafe.edu.au
classers certificate or pursuing a career as
a professional wool classer? This course is Enrol at bendigotafe.edu.au relevant qualifications and would like to get Core Units
ideal if you are already experienced working Core Units
registered with the Australian Wool Exchange Maintain work health and safety AHCWHS401
in the industry and if you wish to further your Maintain work health and safety AHCWHS401 (AWEX) then this course is the right path to a processes
processes rewarding career. Appraise wool using industry AHCWOL301
knowledge and skills in wool classing. descriptions
Appraise wool using industry AHCWOL301
DURATION descriptions DURATION Prepare wool based on its
characteristics
AHCWOL303
Prepare wool based on its AHCWOL303 Full-time: 2 years
Part-time: 2 years characteristics Prepare fleece wool for classing AHCWOL304
SELECTION PROCESS Prepare fleece wool for classing AHCWOL304 SELECTION PROCESS Prepare skirtings and oddments AHCWOL305
Prepare skirtings and oddments AHCWOL305 Document a wool clip AHCWOL307
Interview Compulsory Interview Experience in the wool
Supervise clip preparation AHCWOL306 Press wool for a clip AHCWOL310
industry is beneficial.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Document a wool clip AHCWOL307 Perform shed duties AHCWOL311
This course may lead to employment as a: Prepare facilities for shearing and
crutching
AHCWOL308 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Determine wool classing strategies AHCWOL401
Plan, implement and review wool AHCWOL403
• Owner Classer This course may lead to employment as a: harvesting and clip preparation
Press wool for a clip AHCWOL310
Perform shed duties AHCWOL311 • Wool Classer Establish work routines and manage AHCWOL404
wool harvesting and preparation staff
Establish work routines and manage AHCWOL404
wool harvesting and preparation staff Class fleece wool AHCWOL405
Class fleece wool AHCWOL405 Implement and monitor quality AHCWRK401
assurance procedures
Comply with industry quality assurance AHCWRK306
requirements Provide first aid HLTAID003
Provide first aid HLTAID003 Information about elective units can be found online.
Information about elective units can be found online.
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24 25AGRICULTURE
CERTIFICATE IV IN AGRICULTURE DIPLOMA OF AGRICULTURE DURATION
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time/Flexible: up to 2 years
SELECTION PROCESS
Course code AHC40116 Course code AHC50116 Interview
Direct entry / Rolling enrolment Direct entry / VTAC Application / Rolling
enrolments CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
This qualification allows individuals to develop This course may lead to employment as a:
post-trade skills and knowledge to become If you want to become a specialist in the • Farm Production Manager
specialists within the agriculture industry. It is Agriculture industry and are looking for a
• Agronomist
designed to meet the needs of supervisors or mix of online and seminar delivery, this is the
team leaders in the agriculture industry. course for you. • Station/Property Manager
DURATION Complete your theory component online FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
Full-time: 1 year flexibly and demonstrate your skills and You may wish to go on to higher level studies
Flexible: up to 2 years knowledge in a project. You will also have the at University.
opportunity to interact and build relationships
SELECTION PROCESS with other students, teachers and industry
PREREQUISITES
Interview You need to have completed VCE (or
experts in a professional development
equivalent) or be at least 15 years of age
conference.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES and have sufficient work experience. You
This course may lead to employment as a: On completing the course, you should be
also need to have a high level of literacy and
able to successfully perform the role of the
• Farm production manager numeracy skills following completion of an
modern agriculture worker, who manages
• Agronomist LLN assessment.
enterprise production units and provides
• Station / property manager Enrol at bendigotafe.edu.au
advice and services to production enterprises.
FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES Core Units
Diploma of Agriculture (AHC50116). Plan production for the whole business AHCAGB504
Manage an agro-ecology production AHCORG506
PREREQUISITES system
You will need to have an appropriate level Information about elective units can be found online.
of literacy and numeracy skills following
completion of an LLN assessment. You will
need to be at least 15 years old.
Enrol at bendigotafe.edu.au
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Core Units
Maintain work health and safety AHCWHS401
processes
Information about elective units can be found online.
26 27AGRICULTURE
CERTIFICATE IV IN ORGANIC FARMING DIPLOMA OF ORGANIC FARMING
Course code AHC41616 Course code AHC51816
Direct entry / Rolling enrolments Direct entry / Rolling enrolments
This qualification will give you the skills and This course will enable you to work within
knowledge to develop a career in the organic an organic farming enterprise that manages
farming and general agriculture industry. It is enterprise production units, and manage the
designed to meet the needs of supervisors certification and continued compliance with
or team leaders working in the organic organic standards and develop and maintain
agriculture industry. organic produce supply chains. It is designed
to meet the needs of owners and managers
DURATION of organic farming enterprises.
Full-time: 1 year
Flexible: up to 2 years DURATION
Full-time: 1-2 years
SELECTION PROCESS Flexible: up to 2 years
Interview
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES SELECTION PROCESS
Interview
This course may lead to employment as a:
• Organic farm team leader CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• Organic farm supervisor This course may lead to employment as a:
• Organic farmer • Organic farm team leader
• Organic farm supervisor
FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES • Organic farmer
Diploma of Organic Farming (AHC51816).
PREREQUISITES FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
You may wish to go on to higher level studies
You will need to have an appropriate level
at University.
of literacy and numeracy skills following
completion of an LLN assessment. You will PREREQUISITES
need to be at least 15 years old. You need to have completed VCE (or
equivalent) or be of mature age and have
ANIMALS, PLANTS & SCIENCES COURSE GUIDE 2018
Core Units
sufficient work experience. You also need to
Maintain work health and safety AHCWHS401
processes have a high level of literacy and numeracy
Information about elective units can be found online. skills following completion of an LLN
assessment. You will need to be at least 15
years old.
Core Units
Plan production for the whole business AHCAGB504
Manage an agro-ecology production AHCORG506
system
Information about elective units can be found online.
28 29HORTICULTURE
CERTIFICATE II IN PRODUCTION CERTIFICATE II IN HORTICULTURE CERTIFICATE III HORTICULTURE DIPLOMA OF HORTICULTURE
HORTICULTURE
Course code AHC20416 Course code AHC30716 Course code AHC50416
Course code AHC20316 Direct entry / Semester one and semester Direct entry / Rolling enrolments Direct entry / Rolling enrolments
Direct entry / Semester one and semester two intake for on-campus students and rolling
This course will provide you with the This course is suitable if you currently work in
two intake enrolments for trainees
necessary knowledge and skills on which to the Horticulture industry at a level requiring
You will learn how to select a tree cropping, Looking for an introduction to the horticulture build a successful career in the horticulture, higher technical skills. This course reflects
vegetable or berry production, grape growing industry? This course will teach you the basic landscape or parks and gardens sector. the roles of those who manage amenity
or mushroom production context as a job skills and knowledge in areas such as plant Training focuses on practical skills required horticultural enterprises where a range of
focus, or a mixture in the case of mixed recognition, plant pest and weed treatments, including: landscape construction methods, knowledge and skills are required.
enterprises. basic soil properties, propagation, planting plant selection, soils and nutrition, as well as
and pruning. safety with chemicals.
DURATION
DURATION Part-time: 2 years
Part-time: 20 weeks (on the job training) DURATION DURATION SELECTION PROCESS
Part-time: 20 weeks Full-time: 1 year
SELECTION PROCESS Compulsory Interview
Interview SELECTION PROCESS SELECTION PROCESS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Compulsory interview for all applicants. Individual interview and basic literacy and
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES numeracy skills test.
This course may lead to employment as a:
This course may lead to employment as a: CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Manager
• Garden Labourer This course may lead to employment as a: CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• Garden Labourer This course may lead to employment as a: FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
• Horticulture Worker / Assistant. You may want to go on to higher level studies
• Horticulture Worker/Assistant • Parks and Gardens Officer
• Further Study Options with the Advanced Diploma of Horticulture
• Landscape Gardener
• Certificate III in Horticulture (AHC30716). FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES (AHC60216).
PREREQUISITES Graduates of this course frequently find FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES PREREQUISITES
employment as an apprentice and return to Graduates of this course frequently return to You need to have completed VCE (or
You need to have satisfactory literacy and
Kangan Institute to complete a Certificate Kangan Institute to complete a Diploma of equivalent) or be of mature age and have
numeracy skills and be at least 15 years of
III in Landscape Construction (AHC30916), Horticulture (AHC50416). sufficient work experience. You also need to
age. You will need to be physically fit. You
Certificate III in Horticulture (AHC30716)
must be prepared to work in an outdoor
or Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
PREREQUISITES have a high level of literacy and numeracy
environment You must be at least 15 years old at the skills following completion of an LLN
(AHC31016). assessment. It is desirable to hold a Certificate
time of application. Satisfactory literacy and
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Core Units
Participate in work health and safety AHCWHS201
PREREQUISITES numeracy skills apply. III in Horticulture (AHC30716).
processes You must be at least 15 years old at the Information about elective units can be found online.
Core Units
Information about elective units can be found online. time of application. Satisfactory literacy and
Provide information on plants and their AHCPCM302
numeracy skills apply. culture
Control weeds AHCPMG301
Core Units Control plant pests, diseases and AHCPMG302
Recognise plants AHCPCM201 disorders
Treat weeds AHCPMG201 Implement soil improvements for AHCSOL303
Treat plant pests, diseases and AHCPMG202 garden and turf areas
disorders Contribute to work health and safety AHCWHS301
Assist with soil or growing media AHCSOL202 processes
sampling and testing
Information about elective units can be found online.
Participate in work health and safety AHCWHS201
processes
Information about elective units can be found online.
30 31PARKS & GARDENS
CERTIFICATE II IN PARKS AND FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES CERTIFICATE III IN PARKS AND FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
GARDENS Graduates frequently progress to an GARDENS Graduates of this course can access pathways
apprenticeship in Certificate III in Parks to a variety of other certificate III and IV
and Gardens (AHC31016) and return to qualifications, as well as the Diploma of
Kangan Institute to complete a trade level Horticulture (AHC50416) or Diploma of
qualification. Landscape Design (AHC50616).
Course code AHC20616 Course code AHC31016
Direct Entry / Australian Apprenticeship PREREQUISITES Direct entry / Australian Apprenticeship PREREQUISITES
Support Network (AASN) / Semester one You must be at least 15 years old at the Support Network (AASN) / Rolling You must be at least 15 years old at the time
and semester two intakes time of application. Satisfactory literacy and Enrolments for Apprentices of application and have satisfactory literacy
numeracy skills apply. If you are entering as and numeracy skills. You must be physically
This course is regarded as an entry level This course provides appropriate on-campus
a trainee, an appropriately signed traineeship fit and be prepared to work in an outdoor
course. Graduates gain the skills and training for all students and includes
agreement will be required. environment. All applicants must have an
knowledge to become a valued and some on-site training and assessment for
appropriately signed apprentice agreement
productive employee within the horticulture Core Units apprentices and trainees in this industry
(Contract of Training) and be employed in this
industry. Apply chemicals under supervision AHCCHM201 sector.
Assist with pressurised irrigation AHCIRG217 trade.
DURATION operations DURATION Core Units
Full-time: 14 weeks Operate basic machinery and AHCMOM203 Full-time: 1 year
equipment Implement a plant nutrition program AHCPCM301
Part-time: 28 weeks Plant trees and shrubs AHCPGD201
Part-time: 2 years Provide information on plants and their AHCPCM302
Apprenticeship: 3 years culture
SELECTION PROCESS Treat weeds AHCPMG201
Control weeds AHCPMG301
Recognise plants AHCPCM201
Apply direct to Kangan Institute. Interview for
Assist with soil or growing media AHCSOL202
SELECTION PROCESS Control plant pests, diseases and AHCPMG302
on campus students or via AASN registration Informal interview process for on-campus disorders
sampling and testing
for trainees. students or AASN Registration for Contribute to work health and safety AHCWHS301
Support turf establishment AHCTRF204
processes
Participate in work health and safety AHCWHS201 Apprentices.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES processes Information about elective units can be found online.
On successful completion of this course Information about elective units can be found online. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
you will be able to seek employment in There is a strong demand for tradespeople in
any of the various sectors of the parks this industry and you will have a wide range
and gardens industry including: small of employment opportunities.
scale domestic contractors, large scale This course may lead to employment as a:
commercial contractors, government and • Gardener
semi-government bodies, sporting clubs, or
• Horticulturalist
self-employment.
This course may lead to employment as a:
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• Garden Labourer
• Assistant Gardener
• Grounds person
32 33LANDSCAPING
CERTIFICATE II IN LANDSCAPING FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES CERTIFICATE III IN LANDSCAPE FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of this course can access pathways CONSTRUCTION Diploma of Horticulture (AHC50416) or a
to a variety of Certificate III qualifications. Diploma of Landscape Design (AHC50616)
Graduates frequently find employment as a
Certificate III apprentice or trainee and return
PREREQUISITES
Course code AHC21616 You must be at least 15 years old at the time
to Kangan Institute to complete their trade
Direct entry (on campus) / Australian Course code AHC30916 of application and have satisfactory literacy
qualification.
Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) Direct entry / Australian Apprenticeship and numeracy skills. You must be physically
(trainees) / Semester one and Semester two PREREQUISITES Support Network (AASN) / Rolling fit and be prepared to work in an outdoor
intakes for on-campus students and rolling Satisfactory language, literacy and numeracy enrolments environment. All applicants must have an
enrolments skills and if entering as a trainee, an appropriately signed apprentice agreement
This course provides the necessary
This course is regarded as an entry-level and appropriately signed traineeship agreement (Contract of Training) and be employed.
knowledge and skills to build a successful
is tailored to accommodate employment will be required.
career in the landscape sector. Your training Core Units
opportunities within the landscaping industry. Core Units will focus on practical skills like: landscape Install drainage systems AHCDRG301
Assist with landscape construction work AHCLSC201 costing, construction methods, and plant and Set out site for construction works AHCLSC301
DURATION Construct low-profile timber or modular AHCLSC202 Construct landscape features using AHCLSC302
Full-time: 14 weeks soil selection and care. concrete
retaining walls
Part-time: 28 weeks Install aggregate paths AHCLSC203 DURATION Construct brick and/or block structures
and features
AHCLSC303
Lay paving AHCLSC204
SELECTION PROCESS Apprenticeship: 4 years Construct stone structures and features AHCLSC305
Operate basic machinery and AHCMOM203
Implement a paving project AHCLSC306
Casual interview for on-campus students or equipment SELECTION PROCESS Implement a retaining wall project AHCLSC307
via AASN registration for trainees. Plant trees and shrubs AHCPGD201
Informal interview for on-campus students Provide information on plants and their AHCPCM302
Recognise plants AHCPCM201
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Participate in work health and safety AHCWHS201
and through AASN Registration for culture
On successful completion of this course, processes Apprentices. Implement a plant establishment AHCPGD301
program
you will be able to seek employment in this Information about elective units can be found online.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Implement soil improvements for AHCSOL303
industry. Employment opportunities include garden and turf areas
There is a strong demand for tradespeople in
Contribute to work health and safety AHCWHS301
working for small-scale domestic contractors, this industry and you will have a wide range processes
large scale commercial contractors or of employment opportunities. Information about elective units can be found online.
government and semi-government bodies, This course may lead to employment as a:
sporting clubs as well as self-employment.
• Landscape Gardener
This course may lead to employment as a:
• Landscaper
• Garden Labourer
• Landscape Labourer/Assistant
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34 35LANDSCAPING
DIPLOMA OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Course code AHC50616
Direct entry / Application to VTAC / Rolling
enrolments
Upgrade your horticulture and design skills
to meet current industry standards. This is an
ideal course for those working in the industry
wanting further landscape design skills and
knowledge. You will learn a range of skills like
design, management, assessing sites and so
much more.
DURATION
Full time: 1 year
Flexible: up to 2 years
SELECTION PROCESS
Interview
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
This course may lead to employment as a:
• Landscape designer.
PREREQUISITES
You need to have completed VCE (or
equivalent) or be of mature age and have
sufficient work experience. You also need to
have a high level of literacy and numeracy
skills following completion of an LLN
assessment.
It is desirable to have Certificate III in
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Landscape Construction (AHC30916) or
equivalent. It is preferable to have access to a
relevant workplace to apply the principles of
your learning.
Core Units
Design sustainable landscapes AHCDES501
Prepare a landscape project design AHCDES502
Assess landscape sites AHCDES503
Design for construction of landscape AHCDES504
features
Information about elective units can be found online.
36 37ANIMAL STUDIES
CERTIFICATE II IN ANIMAL STUDIES FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES CERTIFICATE III IN ANIMAL STUDIES FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
You may wish to go on to complete studies You may want to go on to complete studies
in a certificate III program, such as the in a certificate IV level program, such as
Certificate III in Animal Studies (ACM30110) the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
Course code ACM20110 and the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing Course code ACM30110 (ACM40412).
(ACM40412).
Direct Entry / January and July Intakes Direct entry / January intake PREREQUISITES
Have you always cared for your pets and PREREQUISITES Love caring for your pets and thinking of You must be at least 15 years old at the time
had an interest in being able to give more to You must be at least 15 years old at the time pursuing a career in this area? This course of application and have satisfactory literacy
animals in general? This entry level course of application and have satisfactory literacy can lead to working with a range of animals and numeracy skills.
into the animal care and management and numeracy skills. providing basic care, maintenance and Core Units
industry is highly recommended to coincide Core Units monitoring the health care and wellbeing of Participate in occupational health and ACMOHS201A
with work placement or work experience in an animals. safety processes
Work in the animal care industry ACMGAS201A
Work in the animal care industry ACMGAS201A
animal care environment and/or workplace. Participate in workplace ACMGAS202A
communications DURATION Participate in workplace ACMGAS202A
DURATION Complete animal care hygiene routines ACMGAS203A Full-time: 1 year (including work experience) communications
Complete animal care hygiene routines ACMGAS203A
Full-time: 6 months Feed and water animals ACMGAS204A
Assist in health care of animals ACMGAS205A SELECTION PROCESS Feed and water animals ACMGAS204A
SELECTION PROCESS Participate in occupational health and ACMOHS201A Interview and a literacy and numeracy Assist in health care of animals ACMGAS205A
safety processes Participate in environmentally ACMSUS201A
Interview and a literacy and numeracy evaluation. sustainable work practices
Participate in environmentally ACMSUS201A
evaluation. sustainable work practices CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This course may lead to employment as a:
This course may lead to employment as a: • Animal Care Receptionist
• Animal Care Attendant • Animal Control and Regulation Assistant
• Animal Shelter Attendant • Animal Shelter Assistant
• Kennel Hand • Assistant Animal Welfare Officer
• Cattery Attendant
• Assistant Dog Groomer
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38 39ANIMAL STUDIES
CERTIFICATE III IN ANIMAL FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES CERTIFICATE IV IN COMPANION ANIMAL FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
TECHNOLOGY You may want to go on to complete studies SERVICES You may want to go on to complete higher
in a Certificate IV or Diploma level program, level studies.
such as the Certificate IV in Veterinary
Nursing (ACM40412) or the Diploma of
PREREQUISITES
You must be at least 15 years old at the time
Animal Technology (ACM50110).
Course code ACM30210 Course code ACM40310 of application and have satisfactory literacy
Direct entry / Semester one PREREQUISITES Direct Entry / Rolling Enrolments and numeracy skills. You must also have
You must be at least 15 years old at the time a passion for animals and be interested in
This is the industry qualification for those Do you have a passion for animals and
of application and have satisfactory literacy getting better outcomes and minimising
undertaking junior level animal technology want to gain more experience handling
and numeracy skills. stress for animals.
functions within a biomedical research or and working with them in a compassionate
production environment. You must have Core Units environment? In this course you will learn Core Units
access to an animal technology workplace Work within an animal technology ACMATE301A about the ethical and legal responsibilities in Manage compliance in the companion ACMCAS401A
facility animal industry
while undertaking this course. relation to animals and animal handling, and
Carry out institution containment and ACMATE302A Maintain and monitor animal health and ACMGAS301A
how to handle animals in a gentle way that
DURATION exclusion procedures
Prepare for and monitor anaesthesia in ACMATE303A minimises their stress.
wellbeing
Maintain occupational health and safety ACMOHS401A
Full-time: 1 year (on the job training – animals processes
Traineeship) As part of this course you will also be
Conduct non-surgical procedures on ACMATE304A
animals required to undertake work experience in
SELECTION PROCESS Maintain and monitor animal health and ACMGAS301A an animal care facility or related area. You
Interview wellbeing
will also have the opportunity to undertake
Provide enrichment for animals ACMGAS302A
a dual qualification with the Certificate IV in
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Plan for and provide nutritional ACMGAS303A
requirements for animals Veterinary Nursing (ACM40412).
This course may lead to employment as a:
Carry out simple breeding procedures ACMGAS304A
• Animal technician Contribute to occupational health and ACMOHS301A DURATION
• Laboratory animal technician safety processes Full time: 1 year study including work REBECCA O’BRIEN
Provide basic care of rodents and ACMSPE312A experience (on Job Assessment)
• Technical officer rabbits Certificate IV in Companion
Full time: 2 years study for the dual
• Field technician Participate in environmentally ACMSUS201A Animal Services
sustainable work practices qualification with Certificate IV in Veterinary
Perform aseptic techniques MSL973004A
Information about elective units can be found online.
Nursing (ACM40412)
SELECTION PROCESS “ As part of the course, I did a placement at a dog
day care centre gained a lot of hands on experience.
Interview The course has made me confident and ready to take
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES on new challenges. I’m now able to go out, get a job
This course may lead to employment as a: and know that I’ve got the skillset and knowledge to
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• Pet Shop / Aquarium Manager handle situations.
• Companion Animal Trainer
• Boarding Kennel or Cattery Manager
• Animal Shelter Manager
40 41VETERINARY NURSING
CERTIFICATE IV IN VETERINARY FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
NURSING You may want to consider further study in
a Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (General
Practice) (ACM50512).
PREREQUISITES
Course code ACM40412 You must be at least 15 years old at the time
Direct entry / January intake of application and have satisfactory literacy
and numeracy skills. You must also have
Do you enjoy working with animals and have
a passion for animals and be interested in
the patience and confidence to care for
getting better outcomes and minimising
them? Taking care of animals is just one step
stress for animals.
away from becoming a veterinary nurse. You
will provide support to veterinarians in the Core Units
management and care of animals receiving Participate in workplace ACMGAS202A
communications
medical and surgical treatment.
Feed and water animals ACMGAS204A
You will be required to undertake work Assist in health care of animals ACMGAS205A
placement in a veterinary setting throughout Source information for animal care ACMGAS208A
the duration of the course. needs
Comply with infection control policies ACMINF301A
DURATION and procedures in animal work
Carry out veterinary nursing reception ACMVET201A
Full time: 2 years study including work duties
experience (on Job Assessment) Carry out daily clinic routines ACMVET202A
Assist with surgery preparation ACMVET203A
SELECTION PROCESS Coordinate patient admission and ACMVET401A
Interview and a literacy and numeracy discharge
evaluation. Apply imaging routines ACMVET402A
Perform clinic pathology procedures ACMVET403A
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Perform clinic office procedures ACMVET404A
This course may lead to employment as a: Carry out surgical nursing routines ACMVET405A
• Veterinary Nurse Nurse animals ACMVET406A
Carry out medical nursing routines ACMVET407A
Coordinate and perform theatre ACMVET408A
routines
Provide specific animal care advice ACMVET409A
Carry out veterinary dental nursing ACMVET410A
procedures
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Contribute to workplace health and ACMWHS301A
safety processes
42 43VETERINARY NURSING
DIPLOMA OF VETERINARY NURSING FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
(GENERAL PRACTICE) You may want to go on to complete higher
level studies.
PREREQUISITES
You must have successfully completed
Course code ACM50512 the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
Semester one Intake (ACM40412). You must be at least 15 years
old at the time of application and have
This qualification is the industry standard for
satisfactory literacy and numeracy skills. You
veterinary nurses who provide a leadership
must also have a passion for animals and be
role and apply advanced skills and knowledge
interested in getting better outcomes and
in patient assessment, care and management
minimising stress for animals.
within a veterinary workplace.
You must also be currently working in a
This qualification requires extensive
Veterinary Clinic.
vocational expertise. Work experience in a
veterinary practice is essential to meet the Core Units
requirements of some units. Implement and monitor environmentally ACMSUS301A
sustainable work practices
DURATION Manage veterinary nursing procedures ACMVET509A
Full-time: 1 year including work in the industry Apply veterinary pathophysiology ACMVET510A
Apply principles of animal behaviour ACMVET511A
Part-time: 2 years including work in the
Manage workplace health and safety ACMWHS501A
industry processes
Manage quality customer service BSBCUS501C
SELECTION PROCESS Ensure team effectiveness BSBWOR502B
Interview Plan, organise and facilitate learning in TAEDEL402A
the workplace
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
This course may lead to employment as a:
• Veterinary Nursing Manager
• Head Veterinary Nurse
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44 45LABORATORY SCIENCES
CERTIFICATE III IN LABORATORY SKILLS CERTIFICATE IV IN LABORATORY DIPLOMA OF LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY Core Units
Communicate with other people MSL913001
TECHNIQUES Plan and conduct laboratory/field work MSL913002
Provide information to customers MSL915001
Process and interpret data MSL924001
Course code MSL30116 Course code MSL50116 Use laboratory application software MSL924002
Direct entry / Rolling enrolments Direct Entry / Rolling Enrolments Analyse data and report results MSL925001
Course code MSL40116
Apply quality system and continuous MSL934002
This course gives you a broad and flexible Direct entry / Rolling enrolments Strengthen your existing laboratory skills improvement processes
package of study units which will assist you in while gaining team leader/management Maintain laboratory/field workplace MSL944001
Learn how to process and interpret data, plan safety
gaining employment as a laboratory assistant, and conduct laboratory work, culture media, qualities. This qualification covers the skills Implement and monitor environmentally MSMENV472
instrument operator or a similar position. aseptic technique, sampling, testing and and knowledge you will need for a position sustainable work practices
Laboratory Assistants perform straight more. Gain the skills and knowledge needed of responsibility as a technical supervisor Information about elective units can be found online.
forward sampling and testing. They follow set for technical assistants or similar personnel in a laboratory or similar workplace where
procedures and recipes; apply well developed to conduct scientific tests and analysis in a analytical tests are conducted.
technical skills and basic scientific knowledge. diverse range of workplaces. DURATION
DURATION DURATION Full-time: 1 year
Full-time: 1 year Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2 years
Part-time: 2 years Part-time: 2 years SELECTION PROCESS
SELECTION PROCESS SELECTION PROCESS Interview
Interview Interview CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Jobs related to this qualification include:
Jobs related to this qualification include: Jobs related to this qualification include: Technical Supervisor
• Technical Assistant – Animal Science
• Technical Assistant FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
• Technical Assistant – Environmental
Monitoring FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES You may want to go on to complete studies in
• Technical Assistant – Food Processing You may want to go on to complete studies in a higher level program at University.
• Technical Assistant – Pathology a diploma level program, such as the Diploma PREREQUISITES
in Laboratory Technology (MSL50116). You need to have completed VCE (or
FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
You may want to go on to complete studies PREREQUISITES equivalent) or be of mature age and
in a certificate IV level program, such as You must have year 11 standard literacy and have sufficient work experience. You also
the Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques numeracy skills or equivalent. You will also be need to have a high level of literacy and
(MSL40116). required to attend an information session. numeracy skills following completion of an
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LLN assessment. You must also have basic
PREREQUISITES Core Units computer skills.
You must have year 11 standard literacy and Communicate with other people MSL913001
Plan and conduct laboratory/field work MSL913002
numeracy skills or equivalent.
Process and interpret data MSL924001
Core Units Apply quality system and continuous MSL934002
improvement processes
Communicate with other people MSL913001
Participate in laboratory/field workplace MSL943002
Plan and conduct laboratory/field work MSL913002
safety
Record and present data MSL922001
Participate in environmentally MSMENV272
Contribute to the achievement of MSL933002 sustainable work practices
quality objectives
Participate in laboratory or field MSL943002 Information about elective units can be found online.
workplace safety
Participate in environmentally MSMENV272
sustainable work practices
46 47CONSERVATION & LAND MANAGEMENT
CERTIFICATE II IN CONSERVATION CERTIFICATE III IN CONSERVATION CERTIFICATE IV IN CONSERVATION DIPLOMA OF CONSERVATION
AND LAND MANAGEMENT AND LAND MANAGEMENT AND LAND MANAGEMENT AND LAND MANAGEMENT
Course code AHC21016 Course code AHC31416 Course code AHC40916 Course code AHC51116
Direct entry / Semester one and semester Direct entry / Australian Apprenticeship VTAC Application / January Intake Direct Entry / Rolling Enrolments
two Support Network (AASN) / January and July This diploma will build your knowledge
Deepen your understanding of key
intake in a variety of areas around planning and
This qualification enables you to select conservation and land management issues
indigenous land management, conservation This course gets you confident and industry such as environmental law, animal and plant management activities. You may become
earthworks, lands, parks and wildlife or ready with training in animal, plant and pest control, biodiversity and more. This decision makers in the public and private
natural area management as a job focus for pest control, natural area restoration and course comprises of flexible classroom based sector. Our partnerships with over 60 industry
this course. regulatory certificates. study with participation in a wide range of groups allow you to be involved in real
industry projects. projects as part of your training.
DURATION DURATION
Full-time: 6 months Full-time: 1 year DURATION DURATION
Full-time: 1 year Full-time: 1 year
SELECTION PROCESS SELECTION PROCESS Part-time: 2 years Part-time: 2 years
Interview Interview
SELECTION PROCESS SELECTION PROCESS
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Attend a compulsory Interview. It is preferred that you have completed a
This course may lead to employment as a This course may lead to employment as a: relevant certificate IV or have equivalent
Assessment of your VTAC application.
Conservation Worker. • Council Ranger industry experience.
FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES • Contract Control Officer CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• Land Rehabilitation Worker This course may lead to employment as a: CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Certificate III in Conservation and Land This course may lead to employment as a:
• Fire Crew Officer • Field Staff
Management (AHC31416). • Biodiversity or Fisheries Officer
• Nursery Worker
PREREQUISITES FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES • Weed Spraying Contractor • Conservation Reserve Manager
You must be at least 15 years old at the time You may wish to go on to further study in • Environmental Consultant
• Fire Crew Officer
of application and have satisfactory literacy the Certificate IV in Conservation and Land • Fire Crew Officer
and numeracy skills. Management (AHC40916). FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
You may go on to study the Diploma of FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
Core Units PREREQUISITES Conservation and Land Management You may be interested in continuing on to the
Participate in workplace health and AHCWHS201 You must be at least 15 years old at the Advanced Diploma of Conservation and Land
safety processes
(AHC51116), or pathway to a university level
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time of application and have satisfactory Management (AHC60415). Alternatively you
Participate in environmentally AHCWRK209 course.
sustainable work practices
literacy and numeracy skills. You must also may be eligible for credits towards a Bachelor
Information about elective units can be found online.
be physically fit and prepared to work in an PREREQUISITES degree at University.
outdoor environment. You need to have satisfactory literacy and
numeracy skills. You must also be physically
PREREQUISITES
Core Units You need to have completed VCE (or
fit and prepared to work in an outdoor
Contribute to work health and safety AHCWHS301 equivalent) or be of mature age and have
processes environment.
sufficient work experience. You also need to
Apply environmentally sustainable work AHCWRK309
practices Core Units have a high level of literacy and numeracy
Information about elective units can be found online.
Maintain work health and safety AHCWHS401 skills following completion of an LLN
processes
assessment. You must be physically fit and be
Information about elective units can be found online. prepared to work in an outdoor environment.
COURSE UNITS
Information about elective units can be found online.
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