Course Title: Conduct field research into natural and cultural resources
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5418 Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Course Title: Conduct field research into natural and cultural resources
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 200
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
ENVI5103C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
530T Built Environment and Sustainability |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2022, Term1 2023 |
Course Contact: Matthew Sweeney
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4105
Course Contact Email: Matthew.Sweeney@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to conduct field research into natural resource and cultural areas for resource management and related purposes.
This course applies to individuals who work autonomously and apply judgement and defined responsibility in known or changing contexts and within broad but established parameters.
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
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.