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Course Overview
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="overview"> Overview The Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management will introduce you to the skills used by land managers, park rangers, site assessors, water quality assessors and conservation staff. You'll learn how to survey animals and plants, monitor waterways, assess and restore natural sites, and undertake cultural studies relating to land management. You will also go on field trips to a variety of locations around Melbourne, as well as overnight excursions to places such as Heywood and Barmah Forest.
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
124 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="admissions"> Entry requirements and admissions You need to satisfy all of the following academic (entry) requirements to be considered for entry into this course. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks 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 Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have successfully completed a qualification recognised by RMIT as equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with a minimum average of 50% (see calculator below). Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies course or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades. Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted. Entry score calculator Select a study location* Select study location Bangladesh Cambodia Canada China Colombia Denmark Germany Hong Kong India Indonesia Japan Kenya Kuwait Malaysia Mauritius Mexico Nepal New Zealand Nigeria Norway Pakistan Saudi Arabia Scotland Singapore South Korea Sri Lanka Taiwan Thailand United Arab Emirates United Kingdom USA Vietnam Other country Philippines Select a qualification gained* Select qualification gained Go Minimum Score Required Don’t meet the requirements? Learn about your pathway options 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. English language requirements To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests: IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 5.5 (with no individual band below 5.0) TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT) for Australia: minimum overall score of 50 (with minimum of 5 in Reading, 5 in Listening, 14 in Speaking and 15 in Writing) Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 42 (with no communication band less than 36) C1 Advanced: minimum of 162 with no less than 154 in any component. Note: RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing. For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information . Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English Language Pathways (Academic English) Upper Intermediate at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP). Additional information Expand all sections Inherent requirements Non-academic abilities you'll need to complete this course The following information outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional experience placement and on-campus learning activities. The non-academic abilities listed are provided for your information only and are not entry requirements. By understanding the types of activities you'll participate in, you can: understand more about the course determine if you may need support during your studies make an informed decision about whether the course is suitable for you. Adjustments If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there is a range of adjustments to your study conditions available to enable and support you to demonstrate these abilities. Please contact the Equitable Learning Services (ELS) team to discuss any adjustments you may require. To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with ELS. If you are living with disability, long-term illness and/or a mental health condition, we can support you by making adjustments to activities in your course so that you can participate fully in your studies. The University considers the wellbeing and safety of all students, staff and the community to be a priority in academic and professional experience placement settings. View inherent requirements <div
Career & Study Pathways
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> Career Graduates may find work as a park ranger or member of a bush crew. They can work with organisations involved in conservation and land care, including: local government local area management committees Parks Victoria Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. <div
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
VRQA / ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCommon Questions
Fieldtrips may involve travelling long distances while carrying equipment over a range of terrains in all weather conditions, setting up equipment, digging small trenches for trap lines, weeding, digging and planting, and walking for extended distances up to five kilometres while carrying equipment. Fieldtrips can last up to 4 days, including overnight stays, and may involve difficult physical conditions such as severe weather and difficult terrain.
A range of adjustments to your study conditions are available through the Equitable Learning Services (ELS). You are encouraged to contact the ELS to discuss what adjustments may be helpful to you. It is recommended that you discuss the use of any strategies or assistive technology with the ELS and your program manager prior to commencing fieldtrip, as the appropriateness and practicality of some adjustments may vary in the fieldtrip environment.
During fieldtrips, you will be required to read maps and plant keys to identify and categorise flora, reference field guides to identify birds and animals, use nets and magnifying glasses to catch and identify small fresh-water vertebrates, carefully handle plant materials such as leaves, flowers and fruits, observe and identify flora and fauna, and use equipment such as binoculars and secateurs.
You will need to understand and respond to verbal communication, including working with stakeholders such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, government agencies and community groups. You will also need to recognise, interpret, use and respond to non-verbal communication such as eye contact, gestures, facial expressions, speaking volume, tone of voice, proximity and verbal turn-taking in both on-campus and fieldtrip settings.
RMIT offers Equitable Learning Services and Counselling and Psychological Services to support students living with mental health conditions. Many people who live with mental health conditions complete their studies successfully. Students may also be supported to take time off from their studies if they become unwell or have difficulties with behavioural stability until they are ready to recommence.
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