11087NAT Diploma of Marine Habitat Conservation & Restoration

Course Overview​

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 specialisedknowledge 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

Qualification Outcomes​

This course provides students with a solid foundation to take leadership and engage the public and media relating to marine conservation and restoration. Students will learn to build skills related to securing and managing funding related to project planning and implementation. They will have the competencies required to plan and manage conservation, restoration, and monitoring activities in a range of marine habitats.

Career Outcomes​

• Environmental managers
• Environmental technicians
• Professionals working in a marine environment
• Professionals leading and managing marine restoration projects
• Professionals leading and managing reef development projects
• Professionals working with corals or in a coral reef environment
• Personnel employed by enterprises, NGOs, commonwealth, state, territory, or local governments

Some of our partner organisations include:

Skill Sets (Micro-Credentials)​

Skill Sets are combinations of units of competency which link to a licence or regulatory requirement or defined industry need. This program offer specialised accredited skill sets from the program start date to advance our students quality employment options.

• Blue Carbon Skill Set
• Mangrove Skill Set
• Seaweeds & Kelp Forest Skill Set
• Coral Skill Set
• Marine Environmental Assessment
• Marine and Coastal Environmental Monitoring
• Marine/Coastal Spatial
• Marine Pollution
• Marine Animal Rehabilitation Skill Set
• Breeding and Propagation of Marine Animal Skill Set

Blended Delivery Mode

This course has both theory and practical delivery components. Theory is delivered online through the Microsoft TEAMS platform. You will learn through interactive discussion and group case studies. If you are unable to attend a scheduled class, the recording is accessible online.

The practical aspect of the course is vital as it puts the theory into practice. Practical classes will prepare you with the necessary, specialised skills required to perform hands-on conservation and restoration project work. Practical components of the course are conducted over 3 – 5 days, 2 or 4 times a year. Connect with our team to receive the annual fieldwork calendar.

Course Entry Requirements​

• No Entry Requirements

2024

2025