You’ll learn about ecology, conservation management planning, maintaining personal and public health and safety, teamwork and so much more.
You will gain the technical skills and gain practical hands-on conservation knowledge to carry out operational conservation work and provide sustainable stewardship of the environment while working respectfully with the Treaty of Waitangi, local iwi or hāpu, tikanga and kawa.
Delivery will be on campus, and/or assessed practically in the workplace (for those studying part-time).
Courses
Entry Requirements
- Achieved NCEA Level 2 (credits in Numeracy, Science or English desirable) OR
- NZ Certificate in Pest Operations (Level 3) OR
- Equivalent Academic Achievement OR
- On a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Director of School
Additional Course Related Costs
- Good Quality Tramping Boots $200-$800
- Thermal base-layer clothing
- Good Quality All Weather Jacket $130
- Notebook / computer
- Laced steel cap boots (preferred, but limited lending options available)
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this qualification will likely seek employment or volunteer roles as a ranger in operational conservation, environmental, and parks and recreation sectors.
As part of Katelyn’s 30-week Level 4 Certificate in Conservation (Operations), she has mapped a local reserve, used GPS coordinates to place monitoring tunnels and subsequent traps. She has then gone on to clear traps, record the results and create a management plan for the area to present to stakeholders.
Katelyn feels like she has discovered the field for her after initially working and training in horticulture. She enjoys studying the way things are naturally and recommends the course to anyone interested in conservation.
Katelyn
Level 4 Certificate in Conservation (Operations)
*International Fee Exclusions
International fees displayed are for 1 year of study (equivalent to 120 credits); OR as specified for the duration of the programme of study, and do not include the below;
- Travel and Medical Insurance – NZ $800 per year (provided by UniCare NZ)
- Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF) – NZ $320 per 120 credits
International fees may increase in each new academic year. Any increase in the fees is required to be paid in full before a student is enrolled and allowed to attend class.
