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About the course
The NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust's online conservation land management e-learning modules provide an opportunity to learn and improve skills in conservation at your own pace.
The course was created in partnership with the NSW Department of Primary Industries' Tocal College. It complement existing conservation management guidelines and resources, webinar content and the conservation management plans of agreement-holders.
Eligibility
There are no prior learning or other eligibility requirements. The course is free and open to anyone interested in conservation land management.
Course fees
There is no cost. All online modules are free.
Enrol in online learning
Study all modules of our land management course, or those most relevant to your conservation goals. Enrolment does require you to register on the website of our learning provider Tocal College.
| Module | Maps to equivalent units* |
|---|---|
| Introduction to biodiversity conservation | AHCECR501 - Manage natural areas on a rural property (knowledge material mapping only). |
| Vegetation management | AHCECR310 - Implement assisted regeneration works. |
| Human infrastructure and impacts | N/A |
| Integrated pest management | AHCPMG306 - Determine pest control techniques.* |
| Integrated weed management | AHCPMG301 - Control weeds* |
| Fire for conservation management | AHCFIR503 - Plan and evaluate burning for fuel, ecological and cultural resource management* |
| Habitat enhancement | AHCLPW312 - Carry our inspection of a designated area* |
| Hydrology management | AHCECR501 - Manage natural areas on a rural property* |
| Grazing management | AHCECR501 - Manage natural areas on a rural property* |
| Monitoring and citizen science | HCLPW302 - Implement a biodiversity monitoring plan and AHCFAU302: Identify fauna in the field* |
*Our Conservation and Land Management eLearning Modules have been mapped to the following units of competency and can be used to prove prior learning when applying for Certificate III and IV in Conservation and Land Management.
FAQs
Before you choose to study the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust’s conservation management course online, review our frequently asked questions.
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External provider statement
Our external provider in delivering this program of online courses is Tocal College. Tocal College is part of the Tocal Agricultural Centre, a Centre of Excellence within NSW Department of Primary Industries.
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