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Education and training

The Conservation and Land Management (CLM) Training Package is the basis for accredited land management courses across Australia. Weed management is one of seven industry 'sectors' covered by the framework, which delivers certificate qualifications at levels I-V, including diplomas and advanced diplomas.

The CLM packages adopts a flexible approach to training. Options vary from courses and traineeships to industry events and on-the-job experience. Training programs (including recognition of prior learning) are being jointly developed by a number of government, industry and education groups, including local weed advisory committees, TAFE NSW, the Department of Agriculture and the Weeds Cooperative Research Centre.

For more information on the Conservation and Land Management program:

• See a list of CLM courses offered by TAFE NSW. The Natural Area Restoration and Management course at Ryde TAFE is an excellent bush regeneration course.
• Read the National Training Information Service overview of the CLM package
  

Other training opportunities

• Considering weed management as a career? The Rural Training Council of Australia has a good overview of weed management and describes possible careers and national qualifications.
• Tocal College NSW Agriculture Weed Management Course provides training and qualifications for professional weed officers. Courses are made available to meet needs as they are identified. Training is delivered around the state through a variety of methods and skills count towards qualifications.
• You can study Weed Science at the Agronomy Department of the University of New England, Armidale.
• The Cooperative Research Centre for Weed Management Education and Training Program includes the development of postgraduate, undergraduate and vocational education training programs.