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Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management at Newcastle

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Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Part Time

Delivery Method of course delivery.

Combination

Duration

Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

1 year 1 month

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Next intake

End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

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Time Commitment

Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.

12 hours

Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.

6 hours

Fee details

Subsidised Fee This is the subsidised fee for NSW residents that are eligible for any subsidies, this may not include additional materials or uniforms needed for this course.

$4,820

This course may be fee free, or available at a reduced cost.

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This course is approved for a Commonwealth VET Student Loan (VSL).

Proposed timetable What time classes run

This course is currently scheduled on Thursday with day classes and Friday with morning classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.

Additional information Other things to know

Assessments

Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.

  • Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development. In this course you will complete:

  • Knowledge assessments: short answer, extended response, research tasks, multiple-choice questions, assignments, closed book exams

  • Skills assessments: case studies, projects and management plans

  • Simulated workplace projects: scenario-based problem solving

  • Portfolio of work

Work placement

Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.

  • There is no work placement for this qualification.

Materials needed

To complete this course, the following materials are required:

  • There are no materials needed for this qualification.

Additional entry requirements

To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.

  • There are no additional requirements for this qualification.

Units Units taught in this course

Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 10 units of competency, including 0 core and 10 speciality units.

Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

There are no core units in this course

    Course delivery Combination study

    Learn through a combination of classroom based, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.

    Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

    Newcastle

    TAFE NSW Newcastle is located in the trendy, inner-city suburb of Tighes Hill, a quick bus ride from Hamilton railway station and a short drive from the Newcastle CBD. Home to some of the most advanced equipment in Australia, TAFE NSW Newcastle is a beacon of opportunity for the people of the Hunter region, where they can come to learn, prosper, and create an exciting future for themselves and their local community.

    Campus address

    266 Maitland Road Tighes Hill 2297

    Parking on campus grounds is available.

    Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

    Hamilton Station is 1400 metres from campus.

    Facilities

    TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.

    • Design Centre Hunter, featuring:

    • Collaborative design workspaces

    • Industrial design workshop

    • Purpose designed gallery

    • Hunter Maritime College, featuring:

    • Fully operational auxiliary boiler system

    • Heat engine lab

    • Replicated engine control room

    • Ship bridge simulator

    • State-of-the-art simulated engine room

    • Newcastle Knights study hub, featuring:

    • Access to TAFE facilities for National Youth Cup players

    • Foundation media skills

    • Governance in sport

    • Skills exchange

    • Staff development skills

    • Work placements

    • Regional Music Institute, featuring:

    • Costume and props room

    • Four flexible rehearsal rooms for music, dramatic performances and screen work

    • Large performance space with Vertec QL PA system

    • Portable foley sound pit

    • Two Mac computer labs

    • Two state-of-the-art recording studios

    • Regional Institute of Performing Arts

    • Writers room

    Student support

    We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.

    • Mon 9 AM - 5 PM
    • Tue 9 AM - 5 PM
    • Wed 9 AM - 5 PM
    • Thu 9 AM - 5 PM
    • Fri 9 AM - 5 PM
    • Sat Closed
    • Sun Closed