Program Overview

Dual Diplomas in Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration & Conservation and Ecosystem Management

National Code

AHC51120 & 11087NAT

CRICOS Code

F & A

Course Duration

58 Weeks

Course Units

24 Units

Course Information

Course Units

To achieve this dual qualification, competency must be demonstrated in the units of competency consisting of:

• 11087NAT Diploma of Marine Habitat Conservation & Restoration - 22 Units Total
  • Six (6) Core units
  • Sixteen (16) Elective units
• AHC51120 Diploma Of Conservation & Ecosystem Management - 10 Units Total
  • Ten (10) Elective units

11087NAT Diploma of Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration Units

• NAT Manage information about a coastal marine project
• NAT Design, present and execute a marine environmental conservation project
• NAT Design, present and execute a marine environmental restoration project
• NAT Design and manage biodiversity enhancement of coastal structures
• NAT Use tools to carry out advanced tasks in marine conservation work
• NAT Plan and execute a benthic marine assessment
• AHCWHS501 Manage workplace health and safety processes
• NAT Process and analyse data of an environmental assessment project
• NAT Use drones for coastal monitoring
• NAT Plan and execute a coral nursery
• NAT Plan and execute a coral transplantation project
• NAT Measure, analyse and report the carbon footprint of a project
• NAT Measure, analyse and report the carbon offset created by an environmental conservation or restoration project
• NAT Plan steps to reduce the carbon footprint of a project

Shared Units

• NAT Manage information about a marine environmental assessment
• NAT Conduct a coastal resource assessment
• AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols
• AHCCSW501* Survey and report on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural sites
• AHCECR502 Conduct biological surveys
• AHCECR504 Manage implementation of an ecological restoration programs
• AHCNRM509 Develop a coastal rehabilitation strategy
• AHCNRM510 Develop water quality monitoring program

AHC Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management Units

• AHCECR503 Design an ecological restoration project
• AHCOCM504 Develop strategies for on Country Management

Course Description

The Dual Qualification is an advanced program designed to equip individuals with the expertise to restore critical marine habitats, manage pollution, and implement sustainability initiatives while addressing land and ecosystem conservation.

Integrating marine and terrestrial ecosystem management, the course covers Indigenous land stewardship, biodiversity conservation, wildlife protection, and pollution mitigation.

Students will develop the technical skills to lead impactful projects, solve complex environmental challenges, and engage communities in sustainable conservation efforts, preparing them for leadership roles in marine and terrestrial ecosystem restoration.

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
• Ecosystem Restoration Specialists
• Park Ranger or Parks and Wildlife Manager
• Indigenous Land and Sea Management Officer
• Conservation Project Manager
• Environmental Consultant
• Natural Resource Manager

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