Certificate III in On Country Management

AHC31522

Certificate III in On Country Management

AHC31522 Certificate III in On Country Management is designed for people who want to work on and care for Country. The course builds skills in on-Country work, cultural protocols and land management, supporting roles in ranger programs, community projects and conservation work on First Nations lands.

What you will learn

How to read Country and record information about land, water, plants and animals
How to support the protection and management of cultural sites and landscapes
How to follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols at work
Practical skills for land, water and conservation activities
Use of maps, GPS and basic field equipment in on-Country work
Safe work and teamwork skills for outdoor environments

Typical job roles

On Country worker / ranger assistant
Aboriginal cultural heritage or land management field worker
Community environment or landcare project worker
Parks, reserves or natural resource management team member

Who the course is for

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people wanting to build skills to work on Country
People working (or wanting to work) in ranger programs, community land management or on-Country projects
Organisations wanting to build the capability of their on-Country workforce

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements. An interest in caring for Country, working outdoors and engaging respectfully with Elders and community is strongly recommended.