Helping the Indigenous Community since 1996Helping the Indigenous Community since 1996



 
 
 
Specialising in Invasive Species.
 

    TRAINING PROGRAMS

CURRENT PROGRAMS
 
 
Certificate II in Conservation & Land Management - specialising in Invasive Species
 
This program will be undertaken in partnership with the Northern Agricultural Catchments Council (NACC) and Wila Gutharra Inc. as the Registered Training Organisation.
The training is designed for Aboriginal people and is open to all Aboriginal people within the Northern Agricultural Region. All trainees must be able to demonstrate being from a recognised tribal group within this region.
It is to be delivered in the field, whilst conducting on ground, natural resource work.
The work will focus on rabbit control, regeneration and protection of areas identified as containing threatened or endangered flora species.
The program will be conducted over 3 months with an expectation of monday to wednesday camped in the field.
All trainees will be equipped with a comprehensive issue of "field kit" including swags, tent, uniforms, back pack and compass.
All trainees will undertakea selection process.
A strict code of conduct shall be applicable to all trainees.
All successful trainees will receive the qualification Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management and will have the opportunity of employment with TRACS in fee for service work.
 
Application:
 
All trainees to provide an up to date resume, including character references from 2 referees.
 
Dates:
 
Interviews:                                      11 & 12 August 2010
Course commencement:              6 Sept. 2010
 
All enquiries to:                         Bill Crisp  99561119
 
 
This program is being supported by the three local Job Service Providers, Employment Plus, Mission Australia and Skill Hire who have committed to financially support outfitting the trainees.     
                   
                 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Twin Rivers Aboriginal Conservation Services  
Manager Bill Crisp   78 Anderson St Geraldton WA 6530
PO Box 3220 Bluff Point WA 6531   Phone: (08) 99561119   Fax: (08) 99645602   Email: crispy @ wila.org.au

In 1859 Thomas Austin realised 24 wild rabbits on his property in Geelong. Since then rabbits have breed and spread throughout the entire continent. Each year rabbits cause an estimated $600 million worth of damage to agriculture. They are also responsible for soil erosion, destruction of native flora and undermine farm buildings. The destruction of native habitats by rabbits has threatened native marsupials such as the bilby and bandicoot with extinction. Rabbits actively compete with domestic livestock and can alter pasture composition by selectively grazing on more palatable and nutritious plants. Seven to ten rabbits eat the equivalent of one adult sheep, and, during drought periods, rabbits can totally strip a landscape bare leaving no food for sheep, cattle or native animals.