Restoring landscapes across the Mount Alexander Region

2017 intake for CALM courses at Bendigo TAFE

Posted on 24 November, 2016 by Connecting Country

tafe-logoBendigo Tafe is again calling for expressions of interest in the 2017 intake for Certificate III, IV and Diploma of Conservation and Land Management. If you are reasonably fit, want to learn more about the environment and enjoy being outdoors this may be the course for you.

Current graduates are employed by places such as Connecting Country, DELWP, NCCMA, Local Contractors, Councils and Conservation Volunteers Australia. There are no pre-requisites for any levels.

Certificate III – gain skill sets – pathways to further study or employment

  • Farm Chemical Users Certificate
  • Chainsaws
  • Fencing
  • Revegetation
  • Water quality, macro-invertebrate survey and animal identification skills
  • Introduction to Native Flora
  • Weed and Pest management
  • Multiple field trips
  • Camps where applicable

Certificate IV – gain knowledge – pathways to further study or employment

  • Native Flora and Fauna ID
  • Survey methodology
  • Farm Chemicals Users Certificate
  • Revegetation
  • Mapping
  • Pest Management
  • OHS
  • Project Costing
  • Environmental Policies and Legislation
  • Multiple camps and field trips

Diploma – It is advised that students have completed the Certificate IV or have extensive environmental background – pathway to further study or employment

  • Research
  • Planning River restoration
  • Whole Farm Planning
  • Conduct Biological Surveys
  • Advanced Flora ID
  • Creating Management Plans
  • Environmental Legislation
  • Creating Funding Bids
  • Management of Weed and Pest Planning
  • Management of Alpine, Woodland and Coastal Parks
  • Multiple camps and field trips

For more information you can go to the Bendigo Tafe website and put in an enquiry/online application or contact Terri Williams, Coordinator of Conservation and Land Management, twilliams@bendigotafe.edu.au (03) 5434 1743.

2 responses to “2017 intake for CALM courses at Bendigo TAFE”

  1. naomi says:

    You’re welcome Terri. I loved TAFE, it was such a great time in my life. I would encourage others to definitely look into these courses if they’re even a little bit interested in the natural world and how to make a difference through natural resource management.

  2. Terri Williams says:

    Thank you for posting this. We really appreciate it!
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