Associate Degree in Forestry Management

2007 is the last year for intake into this course.

This two-year full-time course (or part-time equivalent) is offered at the Creswick campus of the University. The course offers potential specialisation in area such as fire and water management, wildlife, soil and cultural conservation, plant and animal pests, forest botany and ecology, policy and legislation, silviculture and financial management.

Students who have completed this course should have acquired the ability to:

• successfully organise, operate and manage forest operations;
• recognise alternatives and opportunities, and have a capacity for imaginative thinking, sound judgement, problem solving and decision making;
• act ethically in their approach to the performance of duties relevant to industry standards;
• perform a leadership role within their industry and community; and
• communicate effectively with employees, employers, clients and professional services in their industries.

First Year

Second Year

Entry into undergraduate degrees is usually via applications through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). Full details regarding the VTAC application process may be found on the VTAC website or by purchasing the VTAC Guide from newsagencies.

Students enrolling in the Melbourne School of Land and Environment are advised that some courses of study may put them at an increased risk of contracting Q Fever. Q Fever is a relatively common, preventable condition which while rarely fatal, can cause a severe acute illness and can result in damage to heart valves and chronic fatigue. It is recommended that students consider undertaking screening and vaccination for Q Fever prior to commencement of study. Students may be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to undertaking some coursework. Your course coordinator will advise you of this requirement prior to commencement of the study semester. Vaccine costs for students are not covered by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), Medicare, or by the University. Some students with full private health coverage (which has hospital and ancillary cover) may receive partial re-imbursement for vaccine costs.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. This course requires all students to enrol in subjects where they must actively and safely contribute to field excursions and laboratory activities. Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting this requirement are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Subject Coordinator and Disability Liaison Unit (8344 7068 or DLU-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au).

Students may wish to continue their studies and undertake a Bachelor degree, which may result in subjects credits granted from previous studies in the Associate Degree in Forest Management. Applications are usually submitted through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). Full details regarding VTAC application process may be found on the VTAC website or by purchasing the VTAC Guide from newsagencies.

The Melbourne Experience enables our Graduates to become:

• have a strong sense of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship
• reach a high level of achievement in writing, generic research activities, problem-solving and communication

• examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines
• have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems

• initiate and implement constructive change in their communities, including professions and workplaces
• have excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills, including an awareness of personal strengths and limitations

• be well-informed citizens able to contribute to their communities wherever they choose to live and work
• have an understanding of the social and cultural diversity in our community

• be advocates for improving the sustainability of the environment

This course encompasses particular generic skills. On completion of the course students should have:

• An ability to participate effectively as part of a team
• An ability to plan work, use time effectively and manage small projects
• An ability to integrate information across a broad range of disciplines to solve problems in applied situations
• An awareness of, and ability to utilise appropriate communication technology and methods for the storage, management and analysis of data
• Highly developed written communication skills to allow informed dialogue with individuals and groups from industry, government and the community
• Highly developed oral communication skills to allow informed dialogue and liaison with individuals and groups from industry, government and the community