Charles Darwin University (CDU TAFE)
6 months full-time or 2-3 years part-time
Gain practical skills in conservation and ecosystem management through a nationally accredited Certificate II program. Ideal for those seeking careers in land management, wildlife services, and ecosystem restoration across Australia's Northern Territory.
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation is available to identify areas where additional support may be needed. Students are required to provide their own protective clothing for outdoor work, including a hat, closed-in shoes, sunglasses, long trousers, and a long-sleeved shirt.
The course comprises 15 units of competency: 2 core units and 13 elective units. Core units cover Work Health and Safety processes and environmentally sustainable work practices. Elective units include ecological restoration works, native seed collection, fauna and flora recognition, GPS operation, weed treatment, machinery operation, chainsaw operation, four-wheel drive vehicle operation, tree planting, and soil sampling. Students select at least 4 units from Group A (ecological and conservation focus) with remaining units from Group A or B (machinery and equipment operation).
Charles Darwin University is the Northern Territory's largest training provider, offering industry-ready skills and experience. CDU TAFE provides expert lecturers, first-class facilities, recognition of prior learning, and pathways into higher education. The Fee Free TAFE initiative makes this qualification tuition-free for eligible domestic NT residents, removing financial barriers to training.
Graduates can pursue careers as Land, Parks, and Wildlife Officers managing natural resources and protected areas, Pest Management Assistants controlling feral animals, Conservation Earthworks roles in habitat restoration, or Landcare Assistants supporting environmental projects. The qualification also provides a pathway to further study in Certificate III and IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management, enabling career progression in environmental management and Indigenous land management sectors.
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