New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Environmental Management
Course details
| NZQF Level | 4 |
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About the course
- Introduction to ecology and conservation
- Conservation management
- Resource management and environmental law
- Marine and freshwater ecology
- Environmental Management careers
The aims of the qualification are as follows:
- Gain skills and knowledge that are directly relevant to further study at higher levels in environmental management
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills to standards recognised by the industry sector as appropriate
- Develop work habits and practice appropriate for further study and employment in the environmental management sector
The aims of the qualification are as follows:
- Gain skills and knowledge that are directly relevant to further study at higher levels in environmental management
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills to standards recognised by the industry sector as appropriate
- Develop work habits and practice appropriate for further study and employment in the environmental management sector
Semester 1: 25/02/2022 - 21/07/2022
ENV401 Introduction to Ecology and Conservation (15 credits)
This paper provides students with an introductory understanding of the ecological and biological principles fundamental to environmental management in New Zealand.
On completion of this paper, the student will be able to:
- Describe and explain the geological and biological origins of New Zealand.
- Describe principles at work in terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems in New Zealand.
- Discuss the concerns (both for and against) the control of Introduced pests and predators in New Zealand.
- Identify potential careers with a focus on NZ ecology and/or conservation management the types of qualifications which may lead to these careers.
ENV402 Marine Ecology and Freshwater Ecology (15 credits)
This paper will provide students with a basic knowledge and understanding of marine and freshwater ecology and the ecological factors which characterise marine, fluvial, and lacustrine environments.
On completion of this paper, the student will be able to:
- Describe factors that have formed of the New Zealand coastline and the role of ocean currents in marine ecosystems.
- Identify the unique characteristics of fluvial and lacustrine freshwater ecosystems in New Zealand.
- Describe the concepts of food webs, food chains and adaptive cycles in marine and freshwater ecosystems.
Semester 2: 22/07/2022 - 18/11/2022
ENV403 Resource Management and Environmental Law (15 credits)
This paper introduces students to the concepts, principles, and applications of environmental law, its historical and current context, the significance of the Treaty of Waitangi on resource management and the legislation that governs environmental management in New Zealand.
On completion of this paper, the student will be able to:
- Outline the history of resource management and environmental law in New Zealand.
- Explore and discuss current environmental legislation in New Zealand with particular regard to the Resource Management Act (1991) and amendments.
- Explain the articles of the Treaty of Waitangi and their implications to resource management at both local and central government levels.
- Identify potential careers with a focus on resource management and environmental law and map the types of qualifications which may lead to these careers.
ENV404 Conservation Management (15 credits)
This paper introduces students to problems and challenges associated with conservation management in New Zealand.
On completion of this paper, the student will be able to:
- Define conservation, including conservation history and articulate own philosophy of nature conservation and sustainable development.
- Explain the role of government organisations, such as the Department of Conservation, and non-government organisations, such as the Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society, in conservation management in New Zealand.
- Discuss the role and approaches of Mana Whenua in conservation in New Zealand.
- Identify potential careers with a focus on conservation management and map the types of qualifications which may lead to these careers.
About the provider
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) provides quality tertiary education and training across a wide range of subjects and qualifications. From certificates to postgraduate studies, we offer NZQA programmes for students to learn at a level and pathway that suits them.
We are home to the Zero Fees Scheme and are the only tertiary provider in New Zealand to offer a no tuition cost education to domestic NZ students for every year of study, at all levels.
We offer SIT programmes at campuses in Invercargill, Christchurch, Queenstown, Gore, and online through SIT2LRN Distance Learning.
We also have specialised faculties in music and rural education - MAINZ – Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand (Christchurch) and Telford in Balclutha, South Otago.