Study conservation land management online

The NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust conservation land management e-learning modules offer landholders an opportunity to educate and upskill at their own pace, online. 

The course has been developed by the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust’s Education team in partnership with the NSW Department of Primary Industries' Tocal College to complement existing conservation management guidelines and resources, webinar content and the conservation management plans of agreement-holders.

There is no prior learning or other eligibility requirements. The course is free and open to landholders managing a site to increase its conservation value, or with an interest in conservation land management. It requires you to register on the website of our learning provider Tocal College below.

There is no cost. All online study modules are delivered free.

Study all the e-learning modules of our land management course, or those most relevant to your conservation goals. Enrolment is free and requires you to register on the website of our learning provider Tocal College.

Module 1: Introduction to biodiversity conservation

This module explains what biodiversity is, its importance to society and how the topics covered in the course are integral to its protection.

Enrol for the Introduction to biodiversity conservation module

Maps to equivalent unit AHCECR501: Manage natural areas on a rural property (knowledge material mapping only).*

Module 2: Vegetation management

Learn the basics of managing existing vegetation, and how to apply restoration principles when improving vegetation and habitat quality on your property.

Enrol for the Vegetation management module

Maps to equivalent unit AHCECR310: Implement assisted regeneration works.*

Module 3: Human infrastructure and impacts

Learn how to appropriately manage existing infrastructure, install essential infrastructure for the protection of biodiversity, and lessen impacts of human disturbance.

Enrol for the Human infrastructure and impacts module

Module 4: Integrated pest management

Learn how to holistically control pests with the objective of improving native biodiversity and encouraging pest resilient ecosystems on your property. 

Enrol for the Integrated pest management module

Maps to equivalent unit AHCPMG306: Determine pest control techniques.*

Module 5: Integrated weed management

Learn how to holistically control weeds to restore biodiversity, build resilience in native vegetation and improve defence against future outbreaks.

Enrol for the Integrated weed management module

Maps to equivalent unit AHCPMG301: Control Weeds*

Module 6: Fire for conservation management

Learn about the ecological and cultural importance of fire management on your property and how it can be applied to enhance biodiversity.

Enrol for the Fire for conservation management module

Maps to equivalent unit AHCFIR503: Plan and evaluate burning for fuel, ecological and cultural resource management*

Module 7: Habitat enhancement

Learn how providing supplementary habitat including rocks, logs and artificial hollows can help native animals on your property.

Enrol for the Habitat enhancement module

Maps to equivalent unit AHCLPW312: Carry our inspection of a designated area*

Module 8: Hydrology management

Learn how the hydrology on your property is interlinked with biodiversity with practical tips on erosion management and dam enhancement.

Enrol for the Hydrology management module

Maps to equivalent unit AHCECR501 - Manage natural areas on a rural property*

Module 9: Grazing management

Learn how to use grazing alongside, or to support, conservation goals and enhance biodiversity on your property.

Enrol for the Grazing management module

Maps to equivalent unit AHCECR501: Manage natural areas on a rural property*

Module 10: Monitoring and citizen science

Learn methods of measuring and monitoring biodiversity on your property and why it is important for conservation management.

Enrol for the Monitoring and citizen science module

Maps to equivalent units AHCLPW302: Implement a biodiversity monitoring plan and AHCFAU302: Identify fauna in the field*

*The BCT Conservation and Land Management eLearning Modules have been mapped by Tocal College and have found to align with the following units of competency. These can be used to prove prior learning when applying for Certificate III and IV in Conservation and Land Management.

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