Your frequently asked questions
Yes. A certificate will be issued by the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust after you have completed the course.
The course is not a formal qualification on its own.
The modules have been mapped to align with the following units of competency by Tocal College. These can be credited towards a Certificate III or IV in Conservation and Land Management.
| Module | Maps to equivalent units* |
|---|---|
| Introduction to biodiversity conservation | AHCECR501 - Manage natural areas on a rural property (knowledge material mapping only). |
| Vegetation management | AHCECR310 - Implement assisted regeneration works. |
| Human infrastructure and impacts | N/A |
| Integrated pest management | AHCPMG306 - Determine pest control techniques.* |
| Integrated weed management | AHCPMG301 - Control weeds* |
| Fire for conservation management | AHCFIR503 - Plan and evaluate burning for fuel, ecological and cultural resource management* |
| Habitat enhancement | AHCLPW312 - Carry our inspection of a designated area* |
| Hydrology management | AHCECR501 - Manage natural areas on a rural property* |
| Grazing management | AHCECR501 - Manage natural areas on a rural property* |
| Monitoring and citizen science | HCLPW302 - Implement a biodiversity monitoring plan and AHCFAU302: Identify fauna in the field* |
It will take between 1 and 3 hours to complete each module of the course.
This is a self-paced course to be studied at your own convenience. There is no timeframe in which the course needs to be completed.
Nothing. All included e-learning modules are free.
From our e-learning course page, click on the module you want to study. You'll be redirected to the Tocal College e-learning website, where you can register and access each conservation management module and the full course.
No, the course is open to anyone interested in land conservation. We do recommend that current and future BCT agreement holders complete the course to achieve the best biodiversity outcomes for their agreement sites.
No. This is an open access course for anyone with an interest in conservation land management. No prior knowledge is required to complete the course successfully.
The course is designed to support beginners in land conservation, while also providing a refresher and updated practices for experienced land managers. We do not require prior learning or experience, and we believe all learners will benefit from the course modules.
The course is delivered online. You can use a computer, tablet, or mobile phone to study the modules, depending on which device you have access to.
The course content has been created by the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust's Education team in collaboration with the NSW Department of Primary Industries' Tocal College, which has extensive experience in providing specialised training to the agricultural sector. The NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust works with private landholders across the state to help manage their properties for conservation.
You can find more resources on land management practices in our resources hub.
If you have questions about your specific conservation agreement, feel free to contact your regional NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust officer, phone us at 1300 992 688, or email info@bct.nsw.gov.au. Our experienced support staff can offer tailored assistance and additional learning materials.
E-learning modules ready to study are:
- Introduction to biodiversity conservation
- Vegetation management
- Human infrastructure and impacts
- Integrated pest management
- Integrated weed management
- Fire for conservation management
- Habitat enhancement
- Hydrology management
- Grazing management
- Monitoring and citizen science.
This course is based on and complements our conservation management guidelines, webinars and other resources. It offers learners a flexible way to gain a thorough understanding of land management for conservation at your own pace.
We want to ensure students have access to the most up-to-date information on conservation land management practices. In partnership with Tocal College, we update the course material routinely to reflect any changes in practices and we intend to add additional modules as needed.
Contact the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust
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