New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 6)

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NorthTec

Learn in depth about environmental processes, biodiversity, resource management, and sustainability issues with the New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 6) at NorthTec. Includes work placement for practical experience.

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NZ$7,399

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NZQA Level 6 Certification (120 Credits)

Study Level

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Blended study

This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions

Available in 4 locations

It will take a total of 1 year

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Apply legislative requirements

Demonstrate knowledge and application of legal regulations relevant to environmental management activities.

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Design and coordinate environmental projects

Plan, manage, and report on environmental monitoring projects.

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Apply knowledge of freshwater ecology and biology

Conduct sampling and monitoring of freshwater ecosystems using ecological principles.

What You're Signing Up For

Explore New Zealand's terrestrial, freshwater, and coastal ecosystems, and address challenges related to biodiversity and resource management. Gain practical skills in environmental monitoring, project management, and evaluation, while building industry contacts and practical expertise through work placement. Graduates will be prepared to design and manage environmental projects, and apply legislative, technical, and ecological knowledge to real-world environmental issues.

Course Content

  • Environmental processes and human impact
  • Ecosystem dynamics: terrestrial, freshwater, and coastal
  • Biodiversity and resource management
  • Legislative requirements for environmental activities
  • Environmental project design and coordination
  • Monitoring, analysis, and reporting on environmental systems
  • Freshwater biology and ecology (sampling and monitoring)
  • Technical skills for terrestrial environments
  • Protection and restoration of natural, rural, and urban environments
  • Work placement in conservation or environmental fields

What you need to know first

Be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences

Ability to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level

Be physically able to complete the programme-specific outcomes

New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 5) with a strand in Terrestrial or equivalent

IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5, or accepted international equivalence (for non-native English speakers)

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Environmental Management

  • Conservation

  • Resource Management

  • Ecology

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Research assistant

  • Environmental educator

  • Research officer

  • Quarantine/biosecurity officer

  • Bio-surveyor

  • Biodiversity ranger/officer

  • Plant or animal pest officer

  • Waste management auditor

  • Environmental scientist

  • Ecologist

  • Park ranger

  • Fish and game warden

  • Pest management officer

  • Land management officer