Course Overview

Do you have an interest in the environment, enjoy being outdoors and hands-on? Would you like to further your study to gain a career in the natural resource management industry? This practical, hands-on course provides a solid grounding in environmental and natural resource management with an emphasis on technical skills for field work.

Each study day is different and you will spend a great deal of time outside the classroom. You will be travelling on regular field trips to our fantastic State and National Parks, coastal environments and catchment areas, increasing your employability skills and gaining industry contacts.

Career Outcomes

• Revegetation officer
• Park ranger
• Ecotourism officer
• Catchment management officer
• Landcare coordinator
• Flora and fauna management officer
• Fire management officer
• Community engagement officer

Duration and Study Load:

• Full-time: 1 year
• Part-time: 2 yrs

Entry Requirements:

• Applicants must be aged 17 or over at the time of course commencement
• Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills to at least Year 11 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3

About course Provider:

The Gordon Institute of TAFE is one of the largest regional TAFEs in Victoria and has been helping people gain real skills for real jobs for over 130 years. We pride ourselves on delivering a great range of TAFE courses from short courses to nationally accredited training across apprenticeships, traineeships, certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas, which can lead you to a great career or create pathways to university.

Gordon Institute of TAFE is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3044)