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Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management

7 CRICOS providers offer this course to international students in 5 Australian cities. Typical tuition for the whole course is AUD $16,600 - $28,000, and it usually takes about 1 year.

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Typical tuition, whole course
AUD $16,600 - $28,000
Course length
13 mo - 2 yrs
Providers
7 providers
Cities
5 cities

Some providers include a work placement

Typical = the middle 80% of CRICOS tuition fees across providers. Full range AUD $16,600 - $45,000. Fees change, so confirm with the provider.

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📍Sydney · Melbourne +3
CRICOS 2026

AHC51120 · Environmental Studies, n.f.d.

About the course

What it prepares you for

The national register links it to 7 job titles, listed below.

You complete 10 units: 0 core and 10 electives chosen by the provider.

Some providers include a work placement.

From the national register

This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge required for skilled and paraprofessional work in conservation and ecosystem management. Workers with this qualification perform in operational managerial and/or technical positions often with specialist skills and knowledge in a range of sectors.

Examples of areas of specialisation include:

Indigenous land management

ecosystem restoration, rehabilitation and renewal

Full qualification on training.gov.au
Career outcomes

Where it can take you

Typical jobs for this qualification, as listed on training.gov.au.

  • Soil Conservation Specialist

    Soil Conservation Specialists give advice on soil conservation measures and soil practices. They may also plan and supervise soil conservation works.

  • Landcare Manager

    Landcare Managers oversee natural area restoration and management projects.

  • Land Management Unit Supervisor

    Land Management Unit Supervisors are responsible for overseeing, administering and implementing land management projects. They prepare specifications for land management contracts, allocate personnel to land management tasks, and control finances related to land management.

  • Indigenous Land Manager

    Indigenous Land Managers monitor Indigenous land management projects and activities. They develop community programs and consultation, develop conservation strategies for cultural resources, implement management plans, and monitor regional issues.

  • Park Ranger

    Park Rangers run day-to-day tasks in national parks, nature reserves and other recreational areas. They manage visitors and staff, and coordinate maintenance and wildlife schemes. They deal with administrative tasks, including writing submissions and hiring. More experienced Rangers may manage a number of parks or reserves.

  • Environmental Officer (Lands, Parks and Wildlife)

    Environmental Officers (Lands, Parks and Wildlife) ensure that sound management practices which support plant and animal life are in place. They conduct investigations, assess licences, and advise on nature protection issues.

Natural Resource Manager+1 more role

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