144311 v.2 Graduate Certificate in Landcare

GradCertLandcare(Curtin)

This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas

Introduction

The course is designed to provide training for graduates from any background in the skills necessary to work in the broad field of landcare. The course emphasis is on underlying theory rather than hands-on practice and will be of value to those already employed in the field or anticipating entering this professional area. This course complements the more extensive Graduate Diploma in Landcare by providing the essential core units.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised institution and/or relevant experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning will be assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study and is also available in external study mode.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
10206	v.4	Landcare Extension 500	5.0	25.0
10207	v.4	Land Degradation and Conservation 500	5.0	25.0
10208	v.4	Soils and Land Use 500	5.0	25.0
		SELECT 1 OPTION		25.0
				100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
10204	v.4	Landcare Integration 500	5.0	25.0
10205	v.4	Landcare Project 590	5.0	25.0
10209	v.4	Community Restoration 501	4.0	25.0
10513	v.4	Remote Sensing and Image Processing 581	5.0	25.0
12071	v.3	Arid Landcare 500	5.0	25.0
5940	v.4 #	Geological Remote Sensing 501	2.0	12.5

#		If this unit is selected, students may undertake an additional approved half-unit elective
NB		Students may substitute listed optional units with an approved elective subject to the approval of the course coordinator

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1				Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 2				Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.