Course Title: Develop a management plan for a designated area

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5418 Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management

Course Title: Develop a management plan for a designated area

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 200

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Course Contact: Matthew Sweeney

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4105

Course Contact Email: Matthew.Sweeney@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required for the development of a management plan covering the range of biodiversity present in a designated area.

The course applies to individuals who work in a conservation and land management role and who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities demonstrating a deep knowledge in specific technical areas. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems.

 

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

AHCLPW506 Develop a management plan for a designated area

Elements:

1. Define the need for a management plan

2. Undertake preliminary planning activities

3. Prepare a site description

4. Analyse site information and description

5. Identify management strategies

6. Prepare the management plan


Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. 


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.