The Certificate III in Marine Habitat Conservation teaches students how to:

• Conduct fieldwork photography
• Monitor benthic communities
• Working with coastal restoration
• Understand marine data
• Communicate with the public on marine issues
• Construct marine nurseries
• Prepare corals to be used in nurseries, experiments and restoration
• Present information to the public and participate in public campaigns
• Take part in marine environmental assessments
• Learn to respond to emergencies
• Apply a basic understanding of marine conservation and restoration to activities

Course Structure

Core Units
MHCENV002 – Participate in planning marine environmental assessment
MHCMON002 – Perform line and belt transects for environmental monitoring
MHCMON003 – Perform quadrat sampling
Elective Units
BSBCMM401 – Make a presentation
AHCNAR306 – Conduct photography for fieldwork
MHCMCP012 – Take part in a mangrove conservation project
MHCCDR014 – Participate in a coastal dunes restoration
MHCENV001 – Provide information on coastal marine projects
MHCCON001 – Plan for environmental conservation and restoration projects
AHCLPW304 – Carry out inspection of designated area
MHCMON004 – Perform benthic monitoring
AHCWRK305 – Coordinate work site activities
MHCCON002 – Use tools to carry out basic tasks in marine conservation work
TLID1001 – Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
MHCCON003 – Install diversity enhancers
AHCWRK303 – Respond to emergencies
MHCCRN005 – Present information regarding coral and reef conservation
PSPGEN019 – Use workplace communication strategies
MHCCRN001 – Plan a coral nursery restoration project

Graduate Outcome

After achieving this Certificate III program, individuals may progress to higher education including a Bachelor and Master Degree. Many graduates, however, may progress directly into relevant industry positions such as:

• Hatcheries – a range of jobs
• Fisheries management and monitoring
• Marine park ranger
• Research technician
• Restoration projects – technician
• Marine and coastal data collector
• Research services officer
• NGO worker
• Environmental consultant assistant
• Field technician
• Public liaison assistant in the marine conservation field

Entry Criteria

English Language Literacy

• Proof of minimum English level testing score suited to the correct level of study.
• English placement test is available for applicants from countries of low migration risk.
• Students with a lower level of English prociency will be offered to enrol into a ELICOS course to improve their English level
• and develop professional English communications skills.

Laptop Computer

• A suitable laptop with Microsoft 2010. If you don’t have a laptop, you will be provided with a payment plan for the purchase of a computer during the induction for the best market price suitable laptop.

Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa

Students may be eligible for a Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa in the Graduate Work Stream. You must complete a packaged course with a minimum duration of 92 weeks ending with Diploma or Advanced Diploma of closely related studies to the nominated occupation.

• You have a Marine Science bachelor’s degree and study Certifcate III in Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration +  Diploma of Sustainable Operations = Marine Biologist (Possible 485 Occupations) – No work experience required
• You have an Environment bachelor degree and study Certifcate III in Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration +  Diploma of Sustainable Operations = Environmental Consultant, Environmental Research Scientist, Environmental Scientist  (Possible 485 Occupations) – Work experience needs to be highly relevant to the 485 occupation.

The Strategic Skills List is subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Australian Government. This is a general advice only and must not be used as guidance for migration advice or as the reason for choosing education pathway.