Diploma of Conservation and Land Management
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
RMIT's Conservation and Land management program provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to work in the field managing natural resources.You will spend a large part of your time outdoors learning hands-on skills from industry professionals and carrying out project based work.
This will take place in both urban and rural locations and will bring you into contact with other professionals from a range of government and community organisations.During the course of the program you will:develop an understanding of the identification and surveying of plants and animals engage with the processes of restoration of natural areas, water quality monitoring and the development of management plans gain an understanding of the importance of the identification and protection of sites of cultural heritage significance
Structure
C5367 Courses
C5367 Elective Units - Select ALL Ten (10) Courses. Note: 046858-NWP513B is included for historical enrolments and is no longer delivered.
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collect and classify plants (AHCPCM502) | 120 | BIOL5237C | City Campus |
| Conduct biological surveys (AHCNAR502) | 200 | MATH7076C | City Campus |
| Develop a management plan for a designated area (AHCLPW501) | 200 | ENVI5101C | City Campus |
| Manage natural area restoration programs (AHCNAR504) | 200 | ENVI5102C | City Campus |
| Develop a water quality monitoring program (AHCNRM502) | 120 | CIVE5724C | City Campus |
| Collect and manage data (AHCWRK502) | 120 | MATH7077C | City Campus |
| Inspect and monitor cultural places (AHCLPW403) | 50 | HUSO5220C | City Campus |
| Prepare reports (AHCWRK503) | 60 | COMM7343C | City Campus |
| Conduct field research into natural and cultural resources (AHCILM501) | 200 | ENVI5103C | City Campus |
| Define the pest problem (AHCPMG413) | 100 | AERS6989C | City Campus |
| Develop and review catchment management plan (NWP513B) | 100 | CIVE5716C | City Campus |
Entry requirements
Current Year 12—there are no prerequisite studies. Non-Year 12 applicants are encouraged to apply and may be required to have relevant employment or evidence of experience and/or ability to meet the demands of the program. Equity admissions schemes RMIT understands that people’s backgrounds and circumstances can affect their access to education and training. RMIT’s equity admissions schemes allow applicants to explain the circumstances that have adversely affected their education, and demonstrate their capacity for future academic success. Further information is available at http://www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply
Learning outcomes
Successful completion of this program requires you to demonstrate that you are competent in 10 units of competency as outlined in the program structure. You will be required to undertake approximately 1280 hours of supervised learning activities (including face-to- face classes, online activities, day and over night fieldtrips and the like). In addition to these activities it is recommended that you allow approx. 7 hours per week of your own time for self-directed study including reading, research, preparation for classes and assessment completion.
Institution
