Qualification details Title New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 5) with strands in Marine, Terrestrial, and Conservation (Operations) Version 1 Qualification type Diploma Level 5 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 19 November 2015 Strategic purpose statement The purpose of this qualification is to provide the environmental management sector with individuals who have the skills and knowledge to work independently within marine, terrestrial and conservation operations. This qualification is designed for people with prior experience in marine, terrestrial and conservation operations. Aotearoa/New Zealand will benefit from having graduates who are able to contribute to environmental management through the application of technical skills and knowledge. Graduate profile Graduates of this qualification will be able to: Describe global environmental issues (with a focus on New Zealand) to determine their impacts on societies and ecosystems, and basic mitigation measures. Use data collection and surveying methods to monitor environmental ecological or asset management. Graduates of the Marine strand will be able to: Outcome Statement Qualification Reference 2964 © New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2015 Apply knowledge of New Zealand marine biology and ecology systems to enable systems monitoring in a field environment. Graduates of the Terrestrial strand will be able to: Apply knowledge of New Zealand terrestrial biology and ecology systems to enable organism monitoring in a field environment. Graduates of the Conservation (Operations) strand will be able to: Page 1 of 5 Manage field operations, projects, and engagement in a conservation setting. Education pathway On completion of this qualification graduates may progress onto: New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management with strands in Marine and Terrestrial (Level 6) [Ref: 2966]. Employment pathway Graduates of this qualification will be able to work in the following contexts: Conservation officer Resource management adviser/consultant Environmental consultant/technician. 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, Skills Active Aotearoa, the accredited TEO, and the NZQF. Evidence requirements for assuring consistency Minimum standard of achievement and standards for grade endorsements Other requirements for the qualification (including regulatory body or legislative requirements) Evidence may include the following: 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. Achievement of all core graduate outcomes and at least one strand. Learners may enter this qualification either by: NCEA Level 3 (minimum 42 credits at level 3) New Zealand Certificate in Conservation (Operations) (Level 4) [Ref: 2963] Hold a current Outdoor First Aid certificate. Qualification outcomes are to be met in accordance with: Qualification Reference 2964 © New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2015 Organisational requirements. Page 2 of 5 Legislative requirements. Customary tikanga and kawa requirements. General conditions for the programme leading to the qualification General conditions for programme Tertiary Education Organisations (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 2 Conditions Describe global environmental issues (with a focus on New Zealand) to determine their impacts on societies and ecosystems, and basic mitigation measures. It is recommended that programmes include the knowledge and skills required to: Credit 30 Describe management practices to mitigate these issues. Programmes may also include the knowledge and skills required to understand: Fisheries Management Waste water and zero waste energy Marine ecosystems Ecosystems services Environmental impact assessment Invasive species Re-vegetation practices Conservation issues. Use data collection and surveying methods to monitor environmental ecological or asset management. Credit 15 Marine strand Qualification Reference 2964 © New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2015 Page 3 of 5 4 Apply knowledge of New Zealand marine biology and ecology systems to enable species monitoring in a field environment. It is recommended that programmes include knowledge and skills required to: Credit 75 Apply an understanding in a field environment of: biology and ecology of coastal plants and sub-tidal macrophytes biology and ecology of marine invertebrates the behaviour of marine vertebrates and an ability to identify these in the field. General marine science and ecology. Programmes may also include risk management and gaining diving instructions and Day skipper licence Terrestrial strand 5 Apply knowledge of New Zealand terrestrial biology and ecology to enable organism monitoring in a field environment. Programme and assessment may include the following range of practical skills: Credit 75 Navigation Pest control ATV driving Growsafe Using Chainsaws Using 2-way radio Gaining a Maritime Restricted Operators Certificate Risk management. Conservation (Operations) strand 6 Manage field operations, projects, and engagement in a conservation setting. Credit 75 It is recommended that programmes include the knowledge and skills required to: Apply judgement and legislative understanding to decision making Design and maintain long term conservation operations projects Facilitate complex consultation and engagement with community, hapu and iwi, and national organisations to support the preservation and sustainability of New Zealand natural and historical heritage Design and coordinate volunteer workforce programme to achieve conservation outcomes. Programmes may also include the following range of practical skills: Navigation Pest control ATV driving Qualification Reference 2964 © New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2015 Page 4 of 5 Growsafe Using Chainsaws Using 2-way radio Gaining a Maritime Restricted Operators Certificate Risk management. Qualification Reference 2964 © New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2015 Page 5 of 5