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Accredited Training that

Protects heritage Grows Careers Supports Country

ECHAM Training is an Aboriginal-owned registered training organisation (RTO 46476) based in East Lismore, NSW. We deliver nationally recognised training in Aboriginal cultural heritage, land and conservation management, and business and leadership, for individuals, communities and organisations across New South Wales and Queensland.

Our trainers are practising archaeologists and heritage professionals, so every course is grounded in real work on Country, from recognising and recording cultural sites to meeting NSW heritage obligations on construction and land projects. Learners study online and complete practical, on-Country sessions with the guidance of Elders and cultural authorities.

RTO Code: 46476

Why train with ECHAM Training

  • Aboriginal-owned and community-led. A Supply Nation Registered business, assured by the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce, delivering training in genuine partnership with Elders and Traditional Owners.
  • Taught by working archaeologists. The team behind ECHAM Training has spent more than 30 years on Country across NSW completing Aboriginal cultural heritage assessments and surveys.
  • Training that fits your work. Online study, hybrid delivery and on-Country practicals across the Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, New England, Hunter Valley and Newcastle, plus on-site group training for organisations.

Who we train

Aboriginal rangers and community members, cultural heritage and sites officers, councils and Local Aboriginal Land Councils, construction, energy and infrastructure crews, and small business owners and leaders. Explore all courses or training for organisations.

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ECHAM Training FAQs

ECHAM Training is an Aboriginal-owned registered training organisation (RTO 46476) based in East Lismore, NSW. We deliver nationally recognised training in Aboriginal cultural heritage, land and conservation management, and business and leadership across NSW and Queensland.

Our accredited cultural heritage training includes the AHC32522 Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Sites Work and the Recognise and Report on cultural sites skill sets. For workplaces, our online Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Site Induction covers NSW heritage obligations in about two hours.

Yes. Course theory is delivered online, so you can study from anywhere. Courses that need practical assessment include scheduled on-Country sessions. See our FAQ for more about delivery, fees and funding.

Yes. We deliver group and on-site training for councils, contractors, ranger programs and Local Aboriginal Land Councils, scheduled around your operations. See Corporate & Company Training.