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Take the next step in investigating terrestrial, freshwater and coastal ecosystems while learning about the challenges to our unique environment. Complete a work placement to start putting your new skills into action, and develop your networks in the conservation field. You’ll learn all about biodiversity and resource management, as well as monitoring and evaluating ecosystem dynamics. You’ll also be able to apply legislative requirements when conducting environmental activities. You will design and coordinate environmental projects involving monitoring, analysis and reporting.
The Environmental Management pathway at NorthTec offers three qualifications in three years:
What will you learn?
In this programme you will gain an ecological knowledge of Northland’s terrestrial, freshwater and coastal ecosystems and learn about challenges to biodiversity and resource management, as well as monitoring and evaluating ecosystem dynamics. You’ll also get involved in the protection and restoration of local natural, rural and urban environments and get the chance to make valuable contacts within your chosen field through work placement.
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.
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Apply specialised technical knowledge to monitor and manage tasks and operate in a terrestrial environment.
Courses in this programme
Courses |
Level |
Credits |
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6001 - Environmental Management
Aim: To enable students to apply their knowledge of New Zealand legislation in environmental management.
On successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Compare and contrast different environmental management strategies employed in New Zealand.
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Apply key New Zealand environmental legislation.
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Critique the implementation of the Resource Management Act.
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6 |
15 |
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6002 - Research Design and Methodology
Aim: To enable students to summarise the principles of research, survey design and basic data analysis and apply these in a research project.
On successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Summarise the principles of environmental research and design.
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Implement basic data analysis tools and techniques.
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Compare and contrast key models used to enumerate organisms and monitor populations.
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Design, implement, analyse and report on a research project.
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6 |
30 |
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6003 - Data Analysis
Aim: To enable students to understand and analyse data generated in environmental surveys and experiments.
On successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Evaluate the processes used to understand and analyse data sets.
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Deconstruct the principles underlying statistical testing.
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Perform and interpret a variety of parametric and non-parametric tests of data sets.
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6 |
15 |
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6004 - Freshwater Ecology
Aim: To enable students to apply their knowledge of freshwater ecosystems through monitoring.
On successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Apply knowledge of New Zealand’s freshwater ecosystems.
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Conduct a range of freshwater physicochemical and biological sampling methods.
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Design, implement and report on a freshwater monitoring project.
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6 |
15 |
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6005 - Practicum
Aim: To enable students to apply their knowledge and skills of biodiversity and/or environmental management, and to develop and enhance their course-based learning and interpersonal skills in a practical work-based environment.
On successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Implement knowledge and skills acquired during course-based learning in an environmental project.
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Manage tasks in a professional manner demonstrating industry best practice standards.
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Self-evaluate and report on own practice against industry best practice standards.
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6 |
15 |
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6006 - Conservation Biology
Aim: To provide students with an understanding of issues relating to conservation management and the application of mitigation measures at the genetic, species and ecosystem levels.
On successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Analyse fundamental causes of conservation issues at the ecosystem, species and genetic levels.
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Compare and contrast the principles and practices used in management of ecosystems, species and genes in the terrestrial environment.
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Evaluate specialised terrestrial species monitoring protocols within a conservation management context.
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6 |
15 |
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6007 - Geographic Information Systems
Aim: To enable students to develop knowledge and understanding in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), global positioning systems and remote sensing for environmental mapping, monitoring and modelling.
On successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Evaluate the principles and techniques used to acquire and manage geographic data.
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Implement a range of geographic information systems (GIS) analysis tools.
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Apply GIS tools in an environmental case study.
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6 |
15 |
Education Pathway
On completion of this qualification graduates may progress onto the Bachelor of Applied Science (Biodiversity Management).
Employment Pathway
Graduates of this qualification will likely be employed in the following contexts:
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Research assistant
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Environmental educator
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Research officer
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Quarantine/biosecurity officer
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Bio-surveyor
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Biodiversity ranger/officer
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Plant or animal pest officer
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Waste management auditor.
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to have gained:
Applicants for whom English is not a first language must have an IELTS Academic score of 6.0, with no band score lower than 5.5; or an accepted international equivalence.
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements but whose skills, education or work experience indicate that they have a reasonable chance of success, may gain admission at the discretion of the Programme Leader or designated nominee.
Qualifications
New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 6) with a strand in Terrestrial
Courses and programmes may be cancelled, postponed or have their content or configuration changed from time to time (including during the academic year) at the discretion of NorthTec. Fees are an indication, include GST and apply to domestic students only. View terms and conditions