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Awake Sleepy Land - Planting and Restoration Strategies

SCPLANTR25

Length

2 Days (part time)

Awake Sleepy Land - Planting and Restoration Strategies - SCPLANTR25

Course Overview

This short course is for First Nations People and centres on Planting and Restoration Strategies, providing participants with practical skills and theoretical knowledge in climate-smart agriculture, farm planning, and restoration ecology.

Guided by Indigenous experts and industry leaders, the course highlights climate change impacts on farming practices and effective techniques for habitat restoration using native plants.

Discover a holistic approach to sustainable agriculture and habitat restoration rooted in Indigenous perspectives, integrating climate change adaptation, farm planning, and ecological restoration principles. Join us to acquire essential practical skills and insights for promoting resilient farming practices and revitalising natural ecosystems through effective planting and restoration strategies.

This short course is being offered at no cost to eligible participants through a partnership initiative.

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Careers & study pathways

Where can this course take me?

Completing this short course opens up several potential employment pathways and opportunities for participants interested in agriculture, conservation, and environmental management.

Further study

Completing this short course opens up several educational pathways for participants. These pathways can lead to further studies in fields related to agriculture, environmental science, Indigenous studies, and safety management.

Course details

Attendance & commitment

General public face-to-face delivery | 2 days course length | Part-time study load

  • This course is delivered over two days with an overnight stay at Dookie Agricultural College involving hands-on activities and field trips.
  • Participants are expected to fully engage in both theoretical learning and practical activities, fostering a collaborative and respectful learning environment.

Before you begin

Entry requirements

GOTAFE entry requirements

  • Participants must be physically fit and capable of undertaking field trips that involve walking and engaging in physical activities.

Student resources

Students must provide:

  • Comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor activities.
  • BYO bedding (sheet, sleeping bag, pillow) - this course includes an overnight stay (with accommodation provided).

Enrolment

Please note: Eligible individuals who wish to access a government-subsidised place, must participate in a Pre-training Review. This will consider your:

  • Aspirations/career goals
  • Educational attainment and capability
  • Literacy and numeracy skills
  • Suitability for Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer

Skills recognition / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Skills Recognition is an assessment only process that may result in credits towards a part or full qualification. There is no formal training involved, although you may choose to complete further training as a result of the assessment process.

You can apply for Skills Recognition before you enrol in the qualification you are seeking. You can apply for Skills Recognition through one or both of the following processes:

  • Credit Transfer for formal training that might be equivalent to a new qualification or partial qualification.
  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for people who have relevant and current skills and knowledge that they have gained through non-formal or informal learning i.e. work or life experience.

Fees and payments

Student support

As an enrolled student at GOTAFE you may access a wide range of academic support services to assist you to meet the academic challenges of your course from our Learning Support Unit.

Learning support

A free and confidential service to help you build the foundation skills you need to be successful at TAFE. Improve your english language, maths and/or writing skills; enhance your computer, exam and study skills.

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Library

Our library team are passionate about supporting students to achieve their study goals. They have subject guides, referencing help, and online resources to assist you with you assessments.

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Jobs and study options

Our Skills and Jobs Centres can assist and talk through options for courses, careers, assistance with job applications and more.

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Contingent Study Arrangements

Where a situation arises that prevents campus attendance (such as COVID restrictions, natural disasters, etc.) and it is deemed an appropriate response in protecting the health and safety of staff, students, and visitors, this course will adapt to alternative training arrangements, possibly using online methods of teaching and/or communication while students engage from home with their Trainers. Any required practical components of the course will be moved to a more appropriate time.

Whether you need support with time management, your mental health, grief and loss, a diagnosed disability, financial hardship, or any other challenge life throws your way, we are here to help.

Support for personal issues

We have a dedicated team to ensure students have the help they need with personal issues impacting studies such as homelessness, family problems & setting up payment plans.

Find out how the Student Experience Team can help you

Disability support

Get access to the supports and adjustments you need for your disability or medical condition to be successful in your studies.

Seek support from our Equitable Learning Advisors

Counselling services

We offer free counselling services to help you work through life's challenges including grief and loss, mental health or relationships.

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Koorie Unit

The Koorie Unit is a culturally safe space on our Shepparton Fryers Street Campus for all Koorie students enrolled and studying through GOTAFE, or with one of our education partnering organisations.

Learn how the Koorie Unit can support your studies

Refer to the Student Handbook for information regarding Learner’s Rights Student Handbook.

Further information is provided at course induction.

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