New Zealand Certificate in Conservation (Operations) (Level 4)
Environment
A course by
UCOL
A Level 4 certificate providing practical skills and knowledge for operational conservation work, ecological restoration, and ecosystem investigation to prepare for work in conservation.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Wairarapa UCOL Campus / Pūkaha Mt Bruce, Masterton
It will take a total of 41 weeks
This course requires 40 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Ecology Understanding
Explain basic principles/concepts of ecology and represent plants for identification.
Tikanga and Heritage Management
Outline whakapapa of wāhi tapu and apply tikanga related to heritage and recreation management.
Whakapapa and Kaupapa Māori
Describe kaupapa Māori principles relevant to conservation resolution and projects.
What You're Signing Up For
UCOL's New Zealand Certificate in Conservation (Operations) Level 4 equips learners with practical, operational skills for conservation in the ecological restoration context. The programme develops understanding of ecology, tikanga Māori related to heritage sites, weed and pest control, use of conservation machinery and vehicles, application of relevant legislation, and GIS technology. It prepares learners for conservation work including ecosystem assessment, data collection, and applying kaupapa Māori principles.
Course Content
- New Zealand Ecology and Wāhi Tapu
- Mātauranga Māori
- Weed Management
- Vehicle Handling
- Kaitiakitanga and Rangatiratanga
- Risk Assessment and Conservation Technology
- Communications and Legislation
- Animal Pest Trapping
- Chainsaws and Construction
What you need to know first
Achieved NCEA Level 2 (credits in Numeracy, Science or English desirable)
Certificate in Introductory Conservation (Te Kura Tapere), Level 3
Equivalent Academic Achievement
Discretionary case-by-case basis by Executive Dean/Deputy Director
Medical declaration on entry
IELTS Academic score of at least 5.5 if English is not first language
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Conservation
Environmental Management
Ecological Restoration
Future employment opportunities might be
Conservation operational roles
Ecological restoration work
Weed and pest management
Heritage site management