Marine Conservation

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Conservation Trainee

Conservation Trainees assist in environmental projects while training, requiring passion for nature, teamwork, and ability to work outdoors.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Unknown

Spotter Catcher

A Spotter Catcher locates and relocates wildlife before land clearing, using traps and tracking methods while working outdoors in various conditions.

Avg yearly income $54,600
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in marine conservation

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
10750NAT

Certificate III in Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration
Blended
13 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Trainee Spotter Catcher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Trainee Spotter Catcher
AHC21024

Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 21 months
$0 - $10,190
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Trainee
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Trainee
AHC10124

Certificate I in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
On Campus
6 months
$1,350
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Trainee
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Trainee
22597VIC

Course in Workplace Spotting for Service Assets
On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 2 days
$0 - $520
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Spotter Catcher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Spotter Catcher

Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,402
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aquaculture Manager Fisheries Officer Fisheries Scientist
Marine Biologist Marine Conservationist Oceanographer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aquaculture Manager Fisheries Officer Fisheries Scientist Marine Biologist Marine Conservationist Oceanographer + 3 more
AHC31421

Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $15,825
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Trainee Park Ranger
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Trainee Park Ranger

Bachelor of Science (Earth Science)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Earth Scientist Geologist Geophysicist
Oceanographer Palaeontologist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Earth Scientist Geologist Geophysicist Oceanographer Palaeontologist + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Marine Science)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Marine Scientist Fisheries Officer Marine Biologist
Aquaculture Technician Aquatic Ecologist Marine Environmental Consultant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Marine Scientist Fisheries Officer Marine Biologist Aquaculture Technician Aquatic Ecologist Marine Environmental Consultant + 3 more

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Biological Sciences)
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biotechnologist Marine Biologist Research Scientist
Biologist Ecologist Microbiologist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biotechnologist Marine Biologist Research Scientist Biologist Ecologist Microbiologist + 3 more

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Marine Science)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $8,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Marine Biologist Marine Conservationist Marine Environmental Consultant
Marine Researcher Marine Scientist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Marine Biologist Marine Conservationist Marine Environmental Consultant Marine Researcher Marine Scientist + 2 more

Bachelor of Marine Science
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $29,136
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Marine Biologist Marine Conservationist Marine Environmental Consultant
Marine Researcher Marine Scientist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Marine Biologist Marine Conservationist Marine Environmental Consultant Marine Researcher Marine Scientist + 2 more

Master of Marine Science and Management
On Campus
18 - 20 months
$51,000 - $57,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fisheries Scientist Oceanographer Aquaculture Manager
Marine Scientist Marine Environmental Consultant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fisheries Scientist Oceanographer Aquaculture Manager Marine Scientist Marine Environmental Consultant + 2 more

Bachelor of Surveying (Honours)
On Campus
4 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cadastral Surveyor Hydrographic Surveyor Photogrammetrist
Geospatial Analyst Mining Surveyor Land Surveyor
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cadastral Surveyor Hydrographic Surveyor Photogrammetrist Geospatial Analyst Mining Surveyor Land Surveyor + 3 more

Bachelor of Maritime Engineering (Specialisation) (Honours)
On Campus
4 years
$0 - $31,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Naval Architect Ocean Engineer Marine Engineer
Marine Surveyor Coastal Engineer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Naval Architect Ocean Engineer Marine Engineer Marine Surveyor Coastal Engineer + 2 more
11246NAT

Certificate II in Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration
Blended
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Technician Marine Conservationist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Technician Marine Conservationist
AHC31424

Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Ecological Restoration)
Traineeship
18 months
$17,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Trainee Park Ranger
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Trainee Park Ranger
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