MSS50222 Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology
This qualification applies to environmental officers, environmental protection officers, environmental compliance officers, environmental technicians and similar personnel typically employed by enterprises, service providers, non-government organisations or Commonwealth, state/territory and local governments.
Overview
Campus Geraldton
When Semester 2, 2024 | Available all year round | Semester 1, 2025
Study Mode On campus | Online
This qualification specifies the competencies required to apply a range of methods and technologies to conduct environmental sampling, testing and monitoring in most industry sectors, and to assist environmental scientists, engineers and planners with site assessment, minimising environmental impacts of processes and remediation and/or rehabilitation of sites.
This qualification applies to environmental officers, environmental protection officers, environmental compliance officers, environmental technicians and similar personnel typically employed by enterprises, service providers, non-government organisations or Commonwealth, state/territory and local governments.
These personnel often work with environmental scientists, engineers, planners and community groups to manage and conserve natural systems and resources, minimise pollution, remediate and/or rehabilitate sites and trial practical strategies to protect and improve ecosystems. Some personnel may be more involved with external inspection and auditing of enterprises and negotiating appropriate responses to instances of non-compliance.
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Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete twenty (20) units of competence, comprising eleven (11) core and nine (9) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety | $231.60 | $69.60 | $5.94 |
| MSL952001 Collect routine site samples | $115.80 | $34.80 | $2.76 |
| MSL974022 Undertake environmental field-based monitoring | $347.40 | $104.40 | $6.99 |
| MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | $231.60 | $69.60 | $0.00 |
| MSS024026 Apply environmental management procedures | $289.50 | $87.00 | $8.15 |
| MSS024027 Participate in environmental field work | $723.75 | $217.50 | $19.98 |
| MSS024028 Process and present environmental data | $231.60 | $69.60 | $6.99 |
| MSS025030 Assist with assessing site environmental indicators | $926.40 | $278.40 | $0.00 |
| MSS025031 Assess the environmental risk and impact of a project activity or process | $463.20 | $139.20 | $0.00 |
| MSS025032 Report environmental data | $463.20 | $139.20 | $0.00 |
| MSS025033 Provide environmental information to customers | $231.60 | $69.60 | $6.99 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$347.40 | $104.40 | $122.43 |
|
|
$694.80 | $208.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$694.80 | $208.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$202.65 | $60.90 | $5.94 |
|
|
$202.65 | $60.90 | $5.94 |
|
|
$347.40 | $104.40 | $9.27 |
|
|
$289.50 | $87.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$318.45 | $95.70 | $0.00 |
|
|
$521.10 | $156.60 | $0.00 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
Available all year round, 2024
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete twenty (20) units of competence, comprising eleven (11) core and nine (9) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety | $231.60 | $69.60 | $18.51 |
| MSL952001 Collect routine site samples | $115.80 | $34.80 | $18.51 |
| MSL974022 Undertake environmental field-based monitoring | $347.40 | $104.40 | $18.51 |
| MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | $231.60 | $69.60 | $18.51 |
| MSS024026 Apply environmental management procedures | $289.50 | $87.00 | $18.51 |
| MSS024027 Participate in environmental field work | $723.75 | $217.50 | $18.51 |
| MSS024028 Process and present environmental data | $231.60 | $69.60 | $18.51 |
| MSS025030 Assist with assessing site environmental indicators | $926.40 | $278.40 | $18.51 |
| MSS025031 Assess the environmental risk and impact of a project activity or process | $463.20 | $139.20 | $18.51 |
| MSS025032 Report environmental data | $463.20 | $139.20 | $18.51 |
| MSS025033 Provide environmental information to customers | $231.60 | $69.60 | $18.51 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$231.60 | $69.60 | $18.51 |
|
|
$231.60 | $69.60 | $18.51 |
|
|
$347.40 | $104.40 | $18.51 |
|
|
$694.80 | $208.80 | $18.51 |
|
|
$694.80 | $208.80 | $18.51 |
|
|
$694.80 | $208.80 | $18.51 |
|
|
$202.65 | $60.90 | $18.51 |
|
|
$289.50 | $87.00 | $18.51 |
|
|
$521.10 | $156.60 | $18.51 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
Semester 2, 2024
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete twenty (20) units of competence, comprising eleven (11) core and nine (9) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety | $231.60 | $69.60 | $5.78 |
| MSL952001 Collect routine site samples | $115.80 | $34.80 | $2.69 |
| MSL974022 Undertake environmental field-based monitoring | $347.40 | $104.40 | $6.81 |
| MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | $231.60 | $69.60 | $0.00 |
| MSS024026 Apply environmental management procedures | $289.50 | $87.00 | $7.93 |
| MSS024027 Participate in environmental field work | $723.75 | $217.50 | $19.44 |
| MSS024028 Process and present environmental data | $231.60 | $69.60 | $6.81 |
| MSS025030 Assist with assessing site environmental indicators | $926.40 | $278.40 | $0.00 |
| MSS025031 Assess the environmental risk and impact of a project activity or process | $463.20 | $139.20 | $0.00 |
| MSS025032 Report environmental data | $463.20 | $139.20 | $13.22 |
| MSS025033 Provide environmental information to customers | $231.60 | $69.60 | $6.81 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$347.40 | $104.40 | $119.16 |
|
|
$694.80 | $208.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$694.80 | $208.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$202.65 | $60.90 | $5.78 |
|
|
$202.65 | $60.90 | $5.78 |
|
|
$347.40 | $104.40 | $9.02 |
|
|
$289.50 | $87.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$318.45 | $95.70 | $0.00 |
|
|
$521.10 | $156.60 | $0.00 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700