Are you ready to play a role in protecting and maintaining New Zealand's wonderful outdoor environment and range of indigenous and introduced species?
If you enjoyed the level 5 Environmental Management (Terrestrial) course, you'll find plenty to excite you in this second year. The level 6 diploma will set you up with more in-depth skills and knowledge and lead you into advanced study to gain your degree. You build on your knowledge of botany, terrestrial science, ecology and sustainability, and continue your learning in a choice of elective papers in geology, biosecurity or aquaculture.
There's a strong focus on research and environmental reporting and monitoring, meaning you get the opportunity to work alongside industry and apply your skills in real-world surveying, sampling and monitoring projects. You also learn how to design research and manage data, and understand the regulatory environment.
Depending on your choice of subjects, you could be taking off to remote South Island locations, or even Borneo to study unique environments, monitor ecosystems or survey indigenous species. Have a look at the awesome field trips our students have taken over the last few years.
Students gain employment in a number of exciting areas. Or, open up more career opportunities for yourself by moving into the third year of the Bachelor of Science with the University of Waikato here at Toi Ohomai. You may even decide to continue on further to complete your Masters and PhD.
Environmental sustainability is crucial to our global decision-making. Sharp, enthusiastic graduates, who understand marine or terrestrial environments and how they are influenced by human activities, are essential to support informed environmental management now and in the future.
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:
New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Terrestrial) (Level 6)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- environmental education - national and international
- roles within the Department of Conservation (DOC)
- environmental consultancy work
- environmental monitoring
- resource consenting
- iwi liaison
- specialised research projects
- environmental reporting
TOPICS YOU'LL COVER
- Research Design and Data Management
- Environmental Reporting
- The Regulatory Environment
- Freshwater Ecology and Monitoring
- Ecological Restoration
- Advanced Biological Surveying
Plus you'll choose TWO electives.
If you wish to focus on biology or ecology, it's recommended you select:
- Geology of New Zealand
- Biosecurity
If you wish to focus on aquaculture, it's recommended you select:
- Aquaculture 1: Systems Design and Maintenance
- Aquaculture 2: Growth, Feeds, Nutrition and Sustainability
FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Majoring in Ecology and Biodiversity