Cert III in On Country Management

Course Description

This Cert III On Country qualification provides a vocational outcome required for an Indigenous land worker operating within Aboriginal Communities, following Community protocols and using a mix of traditional and contemporary land management strategies. 

Cert III On Country and Cert III Indigenous Land Management are essentially the same.  Both certifications focus on equipping individuals with the skills and knowledge to manage and conserve natural and cultural resources on Aboriginal lands, incorporating both traditional and contemporary land management practices.

Course overview

The Cert III On Country course provides a vocational outcome required for an Indigenous land worker operating within Aboriginal Communities, following Community protocols and using a mix of traditional and contemporary land management strategies. 

This qualification blends traditional community protocols with modern conservation strategies—empowering you to manage Country respectfully and effectively within Aboriginal communities.

Why choose this course?

  • Nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF Level 3).
  • No licensing or legislative constraints, making it accessible and practical
  • No formal entry requirements, ensuring inclusivity for all aspirants
  • Taught by industry-experienced trainers, with bespoke delivery available to meet individual needs (subject to provider specifications).

Career pathways and outcomes

Graduates are equipped for hands-on roles such as:

  • Indigenous Land Worker – Care for cultural heritage, land, and ecosystems.
  • Support roles in ecological restoration, conservation, heritage site management, or wildfire response teams.

This nationally endorsed qualification is an excellent foundation for advancing into environmental management, conservation sectors, and community-led land initiatives.

Course summary

Core Units 2 mandatory units (WHS & sustainable practices)
Electives 14 units (mix of Group A and B options)
Entry Requirements None nationally, though some providers may have their own
Licensing Requirements None at time of publication
Suitable For Indigenous land workers, environment and heritage roles

Units covered

Core units

AHCWRK302 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices

AHCWHS302 Contribute to work health and safety processes

AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural protocols

Elective units

AHCILM201 Maintain cultural places

AHCOCM301 Provide information on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ cultural practice

AHCOCM302 Work with and an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community or organisation

AHCOCM202 Observe and report plants and animals

AHCPMG307 Apply animal trapping techniques

AHCECR307 Read and interpret maps

AHCECR306 Conduct photography for fieldwork

HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

How to enrol?

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Call: 1300 643 484
Email: info@walanmiya.com.au

Tailored delivery, fees, enrolment details, and scheduling may vary. Reach out for course details on locations, cost, and intake dates.

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