Course Title: Conduct field research into natural and cultural resources

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5367 Diploma of Conservation and Land Management

Course Title: Conduct field research into natural and cultural resources

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 200

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Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

ENVI5103C

City Campus

TAFE

174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Face-to-Face or Internet

Term1 2017,
Term1 2018,
Term1 2019,
Term1 2020

Course Contact: Thierry Demathieu, Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8359

Course Contact Email: thierry.demathieu@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct field research into natural resource and cultural areas for resource management and related purposes.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

AHCILM501 Conduct field research into natural and cultural resources

Elements:

1. Review existing knowledge

2. Identify stakeholders

3. Develop research approach

4. Conduct field investigations

5. Develop process for involving decision-makers

6. Report on the field investigation


Learning Outcomes

Refer to elements


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course may include reports, individual and group project work, participation in online discussion forums and worksheets

Assessment 1: Preparation for Field Research

Assessment 2: Field Research Report

Assessment 3: Field Notebook and Discussion Paper