New Zealand Certificate in Conservation (Operations) (Level 4)
Environment
A course by
Toi Ohomai
A practical, hands-on programme to develop skills in conservation operations, including ecology, management planning, pest control, outdoor safety, and conservation estate maintenance. Prepares you for operational roles in conservation and environmental sectors.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Windermere Campus, Tauranga
It will take a total of 1 year
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Apply ecology and conservation management principles
Develop understanding and ability to apply principles of ecology and management planning in conservation environments.
Operate conservation equipment safely
Demonstrate safe use and maintenance of quad bikes, light utility vehicles, and chainsaws.
Implement pest control and agrichemical use
Apply safe and effective methods for pest control and the use of agrichemicals in conservation operations.
What You're Signing Up For
If you're passionate about the environment and enjoy working outdoors this year-long course will kick-start your career in conservation. You'll learn about ecology, conservation management planning, maintaining personal and public health and safety, teamwork and more. The learning is hands-on and gives you a great range of skills including how to drive quad bikes and light utility vehicles, operate and maintain a chainsaw, use agrichemicals and manage pest control, and build and maintain tracks, fences and other conservation facilities.
Course Content
- Quads and Light Utility Vehicles (LUVs)
- Chainsaw Safety Servicing and Use
- Introduction to Ecology
- Outdoor Risk Management
- Conservation Management Planning
- Community and Teamwork
- Agrichemical Use and Pest Control
- Maintaining the Conservation Estate
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 2 with passes in English/Te Reo Māori or equivalent education achievement
Information meeting attendance
Standard entry criteria as per Academic Regulations
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Conservation
Environment
Parks and recreation
Future employment opportunities might be
Ranger in the operational conservation sector
Environmental sector roles
Parks and recreation sector roles
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