Program Overview

Diploma of Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration

National Code

11087NAT

CRICOS Code

A

Course Duration

• Full Duration: 78 Weeks
• Accelerated Duration: 58 Weeks

Course Units

• Total Units: 22

Course Information

Course Units

Core Units

• NAT Manage information about a coastal marine project
• NAT Design, present, and execute a conservation project
• NAT Design, present and execute a restoration project
• NAT Design and manage biodiversity on coastal structure
• NAT Use tools to carry out advanced tasks in marine conservation work
• NAT Plan and execute a benthic marine assessment

Elective Units

• ACMWHS501 Manage workplace health and safety processes
• BSBPMG538 Manage project stakeholder engagement
• NAT Plan steps to reduce the carbon footprint of a project
• NAT Manage information about a marine environmental assessment
• NAT Conduct a coastal resource assessment
• NAT Process and analyse environmental assessment data
• NAT Reduce marine pollution from a coastal source
• NAT Monitor and report coastal and marine water quality according to standards
• CUAFIM511 Source funding for projects
• NAT Report the carbon footprint of a project
• NAT Report the carbon offset from conservation/restoration
• NAT Plan and execute a mangrove conservation project
• NAT Plan and execute a coral nursery
• NAT Plan and execute a coral transplantation project
• NAT Design and carry out bivalve reef units
• LGACOR009 Manage grants

Course Description

The Diploma in Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration is designed for individuals seeking vocational outcomes, aiming to be a specialist in delivering environmental education through innovative approaches.

The course paves the way for diverse employment paths in marine conservation and restoration, addressing the needs of local industries and coastal ecosystems.

The course imparts specialised knowledge and skills in marine conservation management, emphasizing the development of long-term strategies for the preservation of blue carbon seascapes and traditional ecosystems of national importance.

On a global scale, the course underscores Australia’s commitment to various UN Sustainable Development Goals:

• Goal 4: Ensure equal access to quality education
• Goal 8: Promote sustainable employment opportunities
• Goal 13: Take action to combat climate change and its impacts
• Goal 14: Sustainably use the oceans and marine resources

Career Outcomes

• Marine Environmental Project Manager
• Marine Pollution Response Coordinator
• Coastal Ecosystem Restoration Specialist
• Marine Spatial Planning Consultant
• Marine Research Specialist
• Hatchery and Aquaculture Manager
• Sustainability and Carbon Management Specialist
• Community Engagement Coordinator
• Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Leader
• Trainer or Educator in Marine Conservation

Industry Employment Sectors

• Government agencies managing parks and conservation zones
• Environmental consulting firms
• NGOs focused on marine biodiversity and restoration
• Research institution conducting marine ecological studies
• Eco-tourism companies promoting sustainable interaction with marine habitats

Vet Student Loan (VSL)

11087NAT - Diploma of Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration

• Course Tuition Fee: $13,000
• Tuition Fee (covered by VSL): $12,550
• Gap Fee (covered by students): $450.00
• Units of Study required: 6
• VSL Fee per Unit of Study: $2,092.50