11247NAT Certificate III in Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration

Course Overview​

This course provides students with useful assistance on marine conservation or restoration projects , learn how to contribute to the planning of conservation and restoration fieldwork, how to prepare draft reports and presentations for marine environmental projects , involve into participating in the planting of coastal dune vegetation , provides clear understanding methods of benthic surveys and fish counting techniques, learn the importance of health and safety assessments for proposed fieldwork and prepare a workplace health and safety plan.

It enables its graduates to access rewarding employment opportunities with consultancies, conservation groups, and not-for-profit organisations.

Qualification Outcomes​

This course provides students with a solid foundation in marine habitat conservation and restoration practical fieldwork techniques. It enables its graduates to access rewarding employment opportunities with consultancies, conservation groups, and not-for-profit organisations.

Career Outcomes​

• Hatcheries – Multiple job functions Fisheries
• Monitoring Technician
• Marine Park Ranger Trainee
• Restoration Project Technician
• Environmental Consultant Assistant
• Junior Marine Field Technician
• Junior Marine Restoration Technician
• Junior Marine Conservation Public Liaison Officer
• Marine and Coastal Data Technician
• Marine and Aquaculture
• Research Assistant
• Junior Aquaculturist for aquaculture
• Farms Aquarium wholesaler’s assistant
• Aquaculture hatcheries and nurseries
• Assistant – multiple job functions
• Junior Aquaculturist for live post-harvest holding facilities

Marine Volunteer Hub & Industry Work Experience

Envirotech’s Marine Volunteer Hub offers our students the opportunity to develop their professional work experience, support Australian conservation and restoration efforts, and give back to the community.

Through collaboration with leading marine industry organisations, Envirotech are able to offer a diverse range of volunteer work placement experiences. Professional skill development can be supported through involvement in oyster reef regeneration, seagrass and mangrove surveying, coastal dune restoration, and coral conservation initiatives. Students can build their professional network, learn from leading innovators in the Australian marine industry, and nuture future employment opportunities.

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.

• Monitoring of marine communities
• Coral reef restoration
• Environmental assessment of marine/coastal habitats
• Mangrove conservation and restoration
• Oysters and clams’ beds restoration

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

Core Units

Elective Units​

2024

2025