Overview
This course will introduce you to the skills used by land managers, park rangers, site assessors, water quality assessors and conservation staff.
You'll learn how to survey animals and plants, monitor waterways, assess and restore natural sites, and undertake cultural studies relating to land management.
The course includes field trips to a variety of locations around Melbourne, as well as overnight excursions to places such as Heywood and Barmah Forest.
Career
Graduates may find work as a park ranger or member of a bush crew.
They can work with organisations involved in conservation and land care, including:
- local government
- local area management committees
- Parks Victoria
- Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
