11152NAT – Certificate IV in Tropical Biosecurity

About the course

The 11152NAT Certificate IV in Tropical Biosecurity is a nationally recognised qualification designed to build leadership and technical expertise in biosecurity across northern Australia.

Developed in partnership with Indigenous communities, this program equips participants with the knowledge and skills to perform functions associated with the role of a Senior Ranger, Ranger Coordinator or other tropical biosecurity support personnel.

Students can specialise in one of three key streams:

• Biosecurity emergency response
• Leadership and coordination
• Regulatory compliance

The course blends cultural knowledge with practical skills in surveillance, emergency response, compliance and community engagement. It is delivered flexibly through a mix of hands-on workshops, self-paced learning and on-Country fieldwork.

What you’ll learn

On the successful completion of this module, you will:

• work effectively in tropical biosecurity environments and apply biosecurity principles on Country
• undertake surveillance, monitoring and emergency response activities
• collect and preserve biological samples accurately and safely
• coordinate data collection and reporting activities
• promote biosecurity awareness within communities
• apply leadership, planning and communication skills relevant to biosecurity work
• understand and apply regulatory powers and compliance responsibilities
• build cultural and community engagement skills that strengthen local biosecurity outcomes.

Course content

Participants complete core units that build essential skills in tropical biosecurity, including surveillance, data reporting, sample collection and community engagement.

You’ll then choose a specialist stream in emergency response, leadership and coordination or regulatory compliance, focusing on the skills most relevant to your role.

Elective units offer further opportunities to deepen your expertise in entomological, plant, animal or aquatic surveillance leadership.

Enrolment

This course is delivered by BSI Learning Institute.

To be eligible for the course, you will have basic reading, writing and maths skills, plus confidence using a computer (or willingness to learn), and completion of one of the following qualifications:

• AHC31416 Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management
• AHC31516 Certificate III in Indigenous Land Management
• AHC33616 Certificate III in Pest Management

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available for participants with relevant work or life experience. Successful completion of all units of competency will result in the award of a nationally recognised 11152NAT Certificate IV in Tropical Biosecurity. Participants who do not complete the full program will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units completed.

For information on enrolment, RPL or training locations, contact the training provider directly.

Funding acknowledgement

This course is supported through the Australian Government’s investment in northern Australia’s biosecurity capability, delivered in partnership with Indigenous communities.