Course description
There has to be a thorough and well-rounded education on the science behind Conservation and Land use. Concerns about the long-term viability of rural areas’ resource utilization must be addressed.
Which areas can a conservation and land management expert work in?
An experienced person in conservation can select several areas to work in, including wildlife, land management, parks, and land. The experience gained from taking this course will impart the necessary skills and methods to improve the environment according to international standards and best practices. Some pertinent issues, such as chemical management and sediment control, can be used to conserve various areas of the existing landmasses.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Who Should Attend?
The Certificate in Conservation and Land Management Training Course from Rcademy is ideal for:
- Environmental team member
- Bushland crew member
- Pest and weed team
- Conservation professionals
- Landcare workers and managers
- Bushland caretakers
- Bush regeneration program professionals
- Revegetation worker
- Indigenous land workers
- Bush regeneration managers
- Soil conservation team
- Land rehabilitation worker
- Indigenous plants protection officer
- National Parks field officer
Outcome / Qualification etc.
The main objectives of the Certificate in Conservation and Land Management Training Course from Rcademy are to enable participants to:
- Develop an affinity for the natural world and learn various methods of taking care of it
- Be part of the large community of people that are after improving the environment globally
- Attain the ability to work in teams and in remote conditions
- Develop a strong pathway to continue with their study and enhance their career opportunities
- Develop strong communication capabilities
- Learn various methods of attaining land sustainability
- Understand how to examine how economic activities such as farming and forestry can be managed efficiently
- Understand the existing scenario of natural resources and their environment
- Get to know the regulatory and supervisory requirements in conservation and natural resource management
- Efficiently manage the environment
- Develop the guidelines to restore deteriorating land and natural resources
Training Course Content
Module 1: Transporting and Storing Chemicals
- Storing hazardous chemicals
- Transporting hazardous chemicals
- Creating a safety checklist
- Following regulations
- Considering the work health and safety (WHS) legislation
- Acquiring personal protective equipment
- Managing hazardous chemical risks
- Code of practice
Module 2: Acquiring, Preparing, and Correctly Applying Chemicals for Diseases, Pest, and Weeds Control
- Risk analysis of hazardous chemicals of the existing options
- Assessments available for chemicals
- Monitoring of meteorological conditions
- Mixing and loading chemicals under the labeling requirements
- Identifying hazards and implementing risk controls procedures
- Safely disposing of surplus chemicals and empty containers
- Conducting pre-operational checks and calibrating equipment
- Recording information such as the concentration of chemicals applied
- Noting and recording weather conditions that impact spray drift
Module 3: Reading and Interpreting Maps
- Planing routing using maps
- Assessing and selecting a route to a destination using map data
- Selecting maps and navigation equipment and checking for accuracy
- Identifying and locating the required destination on a map
- Identifying relevant map symbols and information
- Measuring and estimating the distance to the destination using a map scale
- Planning and navigating alternative routes to avoid inefficient routes progress
- Using geographical features to identify and locate positions on maps
- Orient the map or plan to surroundings and planned route
- Using GPS data to precisely record locations according to workplace procedures
Module 4: Conducting a Cultural and Ecological Site Inspection Before Works
- Reporting identified risks and threats
- Identifying biosecurity hazards and threats for sites
- Identifying and recording actions to mitigate biosecurity risks
- Determining biosecurity implications of work
- Confirm field observations against plans and specifications
- Identify and record new or unreported biosecurity threats
- Locate known cultural and heritage features and boundaries in the field
- Identifying and recording species locations that are subject to legislative requirements
- Confirming workplace procedure for responding to new cultural and heritage discoveries during work
- Identifying previously recorded biosecurity threats
Module 5: Implementing Ecosystem Reconstruction Works
- Leadership intent for ecological restoration
- Partnership strategy to increase the effectiveness
- Socioeconomic benefits of ecological restoration
- Reforesting after wildfire
- Watershed improvement in forests
- Scheduling restoration
- Restoring the landscape affected by unmanaged recreation
- Handling conservation education
Module 6: Weed Control
- Controlling weeds using preventative methods
- Biological control of weeds
- Mechanical methods of weeds control
- Chemical usage in handling weeds
- Using cultural methods to handle weeds
- Maintaining healthy soil
- Taking care of the topsoil
Module 7: Sampling and Testing of Water
- Creating a valid plan for sampling and testing
- Repairing and maintaining sampling tools
- Collecting data or record sheets for use
- Completing water sampling and testing activities
- Handling samples of water
- Reporting of issues in samples
- Installing data collection equipment
Module 8: Identifying Plant Specimens
- Identifying the specimen
- Inspecting plant morphological characteristics
- Reporting on the process results
- Determining the status of health and its effect on characteristics
- Identifying plant division
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