NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (TERRESTRIAL STRAND) (LEVEL 6)

About this programme
Learn about our amazing wildlife and our fascinating environment, and find out why it is in danger and what we can do to help. Share the journey with the inspiring team of experts from NorthTec and be informed.

The Environmental Management pathway at NorthTec offers three qualifications in three years:

• After one year of study: New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 5)
• After two years of study: New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 6)
• After three years of study: Bachelor of Applied Science (Biodiversity Management)

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:

• Apply legislative requirements when conducting environmental activities
• Design and coordinate environmental monitoring, analysis and reporting
• Apply knowledge of freshwater biology, ecology by sampling and monitoring.
• Apply specialised technical knowledge to monitor and manage tasks and operate in a terrestrial environment.