144311 v.2 Graduate Certificate in Landcare
GradCertLandcare(Curtin)
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 bachelors 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
Graduate are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science (AIAIS)
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 10206 | v.3 | Landcare Extension 500 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10207 | v.3 | Land Degradation and Conservation 500 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10208 | v.3 | 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 | Credits | |||
| 5940 | v.4 | # | Geological Remote Sensing 501 | 2.0 | 12.5 |
| 10204 | v.3 | Landcare Integration 500 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10205 | v.3 | Landcare Project 590 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10209 | v.3 | Landcare Revegetation 501 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10513 | v.3 | Digital Remote Sensing 581 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12071 | v.2 | Arid Landcare 500 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| # | 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 | All* | Internal | External | |
| 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||
| 2004 | 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.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: July 7, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J