Associate Diploma In Environmental Management

Course Code	VEN006
Fee Code	AS
Number of Modules	15
Duration (approx)	1500 hours

This course differs from other undergraduate environmental courses providing a unique opportunity to develop those "in demand" skills you will need for your career, besides learning the theory.

COURSE STRUCTURE

The course is divided into 15 subjects/modules as follows:

Core Modules (Each module = 100 hours)
You must successfully complete all assignments and pass exams in each of the following: 

• Introduction to Ecology               
• Conservation & Environmental Management
• Environmental Waste Management                  
• Soil Management                        
• Botany I                               
• Ecotour Management               
• Project Management                 
• Wildlife Management
• Environmental Assessment
• Research Project I
• Plus 100 hours industry meetings or work experience

Click on modules above for more details (Brief outlines of these core modules also at end of this document)

Elective Modules

Choose four of the following (You may choose later in the course if you wish)

Nature Park Management I

Nature Park Management II

Permaculture Systems

Advanced Permaculture

Landscaping I

Landscaping II

Landscaping III (Styles)

Marine Studies l

Marine Studies ll

Ornithology

Natural Garden Design

Trees for Rehabilitation

Sustainable Agriculture

Organic Farming

Freelance Writing

Ecotourism Tour Guide Course

Adventure Tourism

Event Management

Healthy Buildings I

Healthy Buildings II

Starting a Small Business

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CORE MODULES

Introduction to Ecology 

This subject has 7 lessons as follows:

1. Ecosystems & Populations   Components of an ecosystem, Biomes, Detrital & grazing webs, trophic levels, energy flows etc
2. The Development Of Life   Lifespans, Natural selection, Genetics, Understanding arguments for and against theory of evolution, etc
3. Animals, Parasites & Endangered Species   Comparative anatomy, how animals fit in ecosystems, animals in the human community, parasites, etc
4. Fungi, Tundra, Rainforests & Marshlands   Physiology, anatomy, classification and ecology of fungi; Location, the climate, the plant and animal life
   related to different systems including tundra, marshes and rainforests.
5. Mountains, Rivers & Deserts   Formation ecology and importance of mountains (including erosion, volcanoes etc), formation & types of rivers, catchments, dams, deserts and their ecology, etc.
6. Shallow Waters    Shore lines, coral reefs, intermediate reefs, estuaries, sandy shores, etc.
7. Ecological Problems    The Greenhouse Effect, The Ozone Layer, Poisons & Waste Materials

Conservation & Environmental Management

 There are 8 lessons as follows:

1. An Introduction To Ecology
2. A Perspective On Environmental Problems
3. Pollution & Industry Effects On The Environment
4. Water & Soil
5. Vegetation Conservation & Management
6. Animal Conservation & Management
7. Marine Conservation & Management
8. The Future

Environmental Waste Management

There are 6 lessons as follows:

1. Domestic Waste
2. Street Cleaning & Disposal Of Refuse
3. Industrial Waste
4. Toxic & Nuclear Waste
5. Water Quality & Treatment
6. Recycling Water

 

Soil Management

There are eight lessons in this module as follows:

1. Physical & Chemical Properties Of Soils
2. Soil Testing Methods
3. Sustainable Soil Management
4. Soils & Managing Earthworks
5. Land Degradation & Other Soil Problems
6. Container Growing
7. Soil Science & Health
8. Soil Management

 

Botany I

The course is divided into 10 lessons as follows:

1. Taxonomic Classification of Plants
2. Cells and Tissues
3. Specific Vegetative Parts of a Plant
4. Flowers and Fruit
5. Seed and the Developing Embryo
6. Photosynthesis and Growing Plants
7. Respiration
8. The Role of Water
9. Movement of Water and Assimilates through a Plant
10. The Effects of Tropisms and Other Growth Movements

 

Ecotour Management

 There are 9 lessons as follows:

1. Nature and Scope of Ecotourism
2. Management Issues
3. Industry Destinations
4. The Tour Desk/Office
5. Accommodation Facilities
6. Catering Facilities
7. Legal Considerations
8. Safety
9. Planning an Ecotourism Activity

Project Management

1. Introduction
2. Project Identification
3. Project Planning
4. Project Implementation
5. Project Completion & Evaluation
6. Technical Project Management Skills
7. Leadership Skills
8. Improving Key Personnel Skills
9. Major Assignment
   

Wildlife Management

 There are 9 lessons as follows:

1. Introduction to Wildlife Management
2. Wildlife Habitats
3. Wildlife Ecology
4. Population Dynamics
5. Carrying Capacity
6. Wildlife Censuses
7. Wildlife Management Techniques
8. Wildlife Management Law and Administration
9. Wildlife Management Case Study Research Project

Environmental Assessment 

There are 9 lessons in this course as follows:

1. Types of Employment for Environmental Scientists, Pre purchase inspections, background data, Flora and Fauna Surveys, Open Space Management Plans, Detection of Pollutants, Use of Plants, Remediation of Polluted Sites.
2. Introduction to Environmental Assessment – What is Environmental Assessment? Definitions of Environmental Assessment, General Principles and Overview of Environmental Assessment.
3. International Environmental Law – Foundations of Environmental Law, Making International Laws (Treaties and Customary Law), Milestones in International Environmental Law, Principles of International Environmental Law, Institutions that influence Environmental Law, Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Law.
4. Domestic Environmental Law – Examples of Domestic Environmental Law, Research into Domestic Environmental law.
5. Types of Environmental Assessments - Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Impact Statement, Risk Assessment/ Risk Analysis, Ecological Risk Assessment, Strategic Environment Assessment, Environmental Audit, Regional Risk Screening, Ecological Impact Assessment, Social Impact Assessments and Statements, Economic and Fiscal Impact Assessment, Health Impact Assessment.
6. The Design and Process of Environmental Assessment – Steps in the Environmental Assessment Process (Scoping, Screening, Alternatives to the Proposal, Collection and Analysis of Information, Public Involvement, Reporting the Findings of the Study, Post Project Analysis) Study design (Baseline Studies, Predicting Impacts, Mitigation Measures), Data Collection and Analysis.
7. Writing Environmental Reports – The Scientific Method and Report Writing, Generic Outline for an Environmental Statement, Examples of Suggested Layouts for Environmental Assessments, Effective Report Writing.
8. Research Project - The Research Project is the student’s opportunity to test out their skills as an environmental consultant. In this project, the student will carry out a small environmental assessment and write it up as a professional report.

Research Project I  

There are 7 lessons as follows:

1. Determining Research Needs
2. Searching For Information
3. Research Methods
4. Using Statistics
5. Conducting Statistical Research
6. Research Reports
7. Reporting On A Research Project.

 

FINAL MODULE

100 hours industry meetings or work experience; for example:

If you work in the industry that you have been studying; you may submit a reference from your employer, in an effort to satisfy this industry (ie. workplace project) requirement; on the basis of RPL (ie. recognition for prior learning), achieved through your current and past work experience.

The reference must indicate that you have skills and an awareness of your industry, which is sufficient for you to work in a position of responsibility.

This cannot be attempted until all core modules have been completed.

 

Are you interested in other courses/training we offer in the Environment field? The ACS offers many Environmental courses to help your career.  You can study Wildlife Management, Plant Ecology, Environmental Studies, Marine Studies, Botany, Earth Science and much more.

Go to:

http://www.acs.edu.au/courses/Environmental-courses.aspx

 

DO YOU NEED PRACTICAL SKILLS TO PERFORM IN 
YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT JOB?

Despite huge growth in environmental industries world wide, many graduates in environmental sciences still find a job eludes them. Often this is because their studies have not covered the subjects and skills which are in fact providing employment opportunities. This course differs from other undergraduate environmental courses, providing a unique opportunity to develop those "in demand" skills, besides learning the theory. This course is internationally accredited through I.A.R.C