NZ Diploma in Environmental Management (Terrestrial strand) (Level 5)
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A course by
EIT
A one-year Level 5 diploma to prepare students for entry-level roles in environmental management, conservation, and resource management, with a focus on terrestrial environments.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hawke's Bay Campus, Napier
It will take a total of 1 year


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Understand environmental issues and their mitigation
Gain knowledge of how environmental issues impact societies and ecosystems and explore mitigation strategies.

Develop practical monitoring and surveying skills
Learn and apply data collection and surveying methods to monitor different terrestrial environmental contexts.

Apply biological and ecological knowledge
Gain understanding of biology, ecology, and biodiversity as relevant to terrestrial environments.
What You're Signing Up For
Equip yourself for a role in environmental management with the NZ Diploma in Environmental Management (Terrestrial strand) at EIT. This programme covers sustainability, conservation, environmental sampling, biology, ecology, and monitoring flora and fauna in Aotearoa. Students gain practical knowledge and skills for involvement in community or government-led environmental projects, and are prepared for a variety of roles such as park ranger, environmental consultant, and conservation officer. Graduates can progress to higher-level environmental management or biodiversity programmes.
Course Content
- Sustainability 101
- Environmental conservation in Aotearoa
- Environmental sampling
- Flora and fauna of Aotearoa
- Introduction to environmental science
- Introduction to biology
- Introduction to earth science
- Introduction to ecology and biodiversity
- Data collection and surveying methods
- Monitoring environmental contexts
What you need to know first
Successful completion of a Level 3 certificate (minimum 42 credits at Level 3)
Or successful completion of NZ Certificate in Sustainable Primary Production (Level 4)
Or equivalent qualification
Applicants 20+ without formal academic entry must provide evidence of relevant knowledge/experience and may be interviewed
English language proficiency: NZCEL Level 4 or IELTS Academic overall 5.5 with no band below 5 (or NZQA equivalent)

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Environmental management
Conservation
Sustainability

Future employment opportunities might be
Park ranger
Environmental consultant/technician
Conservation officer
Environmental researcher
Resource management adviser/consultant


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