Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management with strands in
Marine and Terrestrial (Level 6)
Version
1
Qualification type
Diploma
Level
6
Credits
120
NZSCED
050901 Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies >
Environmental Studies > Land, Parks and Wildlife Management
Qualification developer
The Skills Organisation
Next review
31 December 2020
Approval date
Dd Mmmm YYYY
Strategic purpose statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the environmental
management sector with individuals who have in-depth skills and
knowledge required to work in the environmental management
field.
This qualification is targeted at people who have gained
operational and technical skills and experience in the area of
environmental studies.
Aotearoa/New Zealand will benefit from having graduates who
understand marine or terrestrial and related environments, and
how they are influenced by human activities, enabling informed
environmental management.
Graduates will be capable of working autonomously.
Outcome Statement
Graduate profile
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Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
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Apply legislative requirements when conducting
environmental activities
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Design and coordinate environmental monitoring,
analysis and reporting
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Apply knowledge of freshwater biology, ecology by
sampling and monitoring.
Graduates of the Marine strand will be able to:
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Apply specialised technical knowledge to monitor the
marine environment.
Graduates of the Terrestrial strand will be able to:
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Apply specialised technical knowledge to monitor and
manage tasks and operate in a terrestrial environment.
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Education pathway
On completion of this qualification graduates may progress onto
a degree qualification in marine and terrestrial disciplines.
Employment pathway
Graduates of this qualification will likely be employed in the
following contexts:
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Research assistant
Environmental educator
Research officer
Quarantine/biosecurity officer
Bio-surveyor
Biodiversity ranger/officer
Plant or animal pest officer
Waste management auditor.
Qualification specifications
Qualification award
The candidate will be awarded the qualification by the
accredited Tertiary Education Organisation (TEO) where the
programme has been completed.
The formal document certifying the award of this qualification
includes the full qualification title, the date of award, and the
logos of The Skills Organisation, the accredited TEO, and
the NZQF.
Evidence requirements for assuring
consistency
Evidence may include the following:
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Employer/Industry feedback.
Self-evaluation (e.g. programme evaluation reports,
moderation outcomes).
Graduate feedback.
Progression/graduate destination information.
Portfolio of relevant experience and evidence.
Moderation results.
EER findings.
Minimum standard of achievement
and standards for grade
endorsements
Achievement of all core graduate outcomes and at least one
strand.
Other requirements for the
qualification (including regulatory
body or legislative requirements)
Hold a current Outdoor First Aid certificate.
Embedded within the qualification:
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Candidates will understand how the Treaty of Waitangi
underpins environmental practice.
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General conditions for the programme leading to the qualification
General conditions for
programme
TEOs offering programmes leading to this qualification must maintain
currency with amendments to, and replacements of, relevant
legislation, regulations, government departments, and Australia/New
Zealand Standards (AS/NZS). Programmes must reflect industry
practice and currency.
Current standards can be accessed at http://standards.co.nz. Current
legislation and regulations can be accessed at
http//legislation.govt.nz.
For detailed information on recommended unit standards for this
qualification visit http://www.skills.org.nz/resources-for-trainingproviders.
Conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes
1
Apply legislative
requirements when
conducting
environmental
activities
Conditions
It is recommended that programmes include:
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Implementing legislation to improve environmental outcomes
and designs Fisheries Management.
Credit 15
2
Design and coordinate
environmental
monitoring, analysis
and reporting
Programmes may include:
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Sub-tidal surveys
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Vegetation, invertebrate or vertebrate surveys
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Environmental marine, estuarine or terrestrial surveys.
Credit 45
3
Apply knowledge of
freshwater biology,
ecology by sampling
and monitoring
Credit 15
Marine strand
4
Apply specialised
technical knowledge to
monitor the marine
environment
Programmes may include knowledge and application of:
Credit 45
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Coral reef ecology and monitoring
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Aquaculture
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Biosecurity
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Marine tourism
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Dive instruction
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Terrestrial strand
5
Apply specialised
technical knowledge to
monitor and manage
tasks and operate in a
terrestrial environment.
Programmes may include knowledge and application of:
Credit 45
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Biosecurity
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Restoration ecology and ecosystem conservation
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The Geology of New Zealand
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Geographical Information Service (GIS)
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Environmental Management systems
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Environmental Impact Assessments
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Threatened species management
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Industry Practice.
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