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MSS40222 Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology

National ID
MSS40222
WA Course Code
BIR2
CRICOS code
111989D
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Why choose this course?

Turn your passion for the environment into a rewarding career with this qualification. With the global urgency for conservation and need to minimise the environmental impact of business, it’s a great time to join this industry.

During this course you will gain the practical skills and knowledge to collect and analyse environmental samples and process environmental data for the purpose of minimising the impact of human activity on the environment. You will have the opportunity to undertake a range of field-based activities including vegetation surveys, geological formation recognition, water and soil sampling and testing, and the use of global positioning system (GPS) in environmental monitoring applications.

Learn how to collect routine site samples, undertake environmental field-based monitoring, work and communicate effectively as an environmental technician, and process and present environmental data. In addition, you will study how to implement environmental management plans and procedures.

Career opportunities

  • Environmental Assistant
  • Environmental Technician
  • Water Resources Officer

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

  • Equivalent to Australian Year 11.

​Please view Admission requirements for your country of origin.

Your study options

Semester 1, 2025

Duration | 2 semesters
When | Semester 1, 2025
Where | Central Regional TAFE (52789)

Location map

How | On campus, to a minimum of 20 contact hours per week
Fees (total indicative for course)
  • Tuition fee: $12,804
  • Resources fee: $370
  • Materials fee: $50

Tuition fees are reviewed annually. If tuition fees are increased, you will be required to pay the new fees as they are introduced. You will be provided with an indicative schedule of fees in your Letter of Offer.

Resource fees are for consumables you use in your course e.g. paint, internet etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment. If your course goes longer than one semester, the resource fee may not need to be paid in one amount but may be spaced out over the duration of your course. Your college will advise you of the payment amount each semester.

Material fees are for items that remain your property after the course has been completed e.g. personal protective equipment, tools, text books etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment.

Work placement

There is no work placement requirement for this course.

Year 11/12
MSS40222 Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology - BIR2
2 semesters
MSS50222 Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology - BIR0
2 semesters

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 16 units. These 16 are comprised of 8 core units and 8 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

Core units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety
  • MSL952001 Collect routine site samples
  • MSL974022 Undertake environmental field-based monitoring
  • MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  • MSS024025 Work and communicate effectively as an environmental technician
  • MSS024026 Apply environmental management procedures
  • MSS024027 Participate in environmental field work
  • MSS024028 Process and present environmental data
Elective units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • MSL904002 Perform standard calibrations
  • MSL924004 Use laboratory application software
  • MSL974019 Perform chemical tests and procedures
  • MSS024029 Collect spatial and discrete environmental data
  • MSS024030 Perform sampling and testing of water
  • MSS024032 Document simple geological information for a site
  • MSS025024 Produce site maps
  • MSS025033 Provide environmental information to customers

Assessment methods

The methods of assessment used in this course include written and knowledge based questions, assignments such as projects and evidence portfolios and direct observation including role plays and practical activities.

These assessment strategies and evidence gathering are in accordance with the relevant training package or accreditation guidelines. Detailed Information is provided in the assessment matrix, learning plans and assessment tools for each of the units of competency. Assessors use this matrix to ensure assessments are spread across the duration of the course rather than clustered together at particular times.

Learning resources, facilities and equipment

The following learning resources, facilities and equipment are available at each campus so that you can achieve the skill and knowledge requirements of this course.

Learning resources may include access to a fully equipped wet and analytical laboratory, computers, staff driven vehicles, handouts, PowerPoint presentations, learning games (quiz, memory cards, flash cards), safety meeting minutes and historical data sheets.

Facilities and equipment may include access to field and laboratory record forms, laboratory coats, safety glasses and gloves, and sampling equipment.

Key dates

Semester and holiday dates are included in your Letter of Offer. View upcoming semester start and end dates.

Semester 2, 2025

Duration | 2 semesters
When | Semester 2, 2025
Where | Central Regional TAFE (52789)

Location map

How | On campus, to a minimum of 20 contact hours per week
Fees (total indicative for course)
  • Tuition fee: $12,804
  • Resources fee: $370
  • Materials fee: $50

Tuition fees are reviewed annually. If tuition fees are increased, you will be required to pay the new fees as they are introduced. You will be provided with an indicative schedule of fees in your Letter of Offer.

Resource fees are for consumables you use in your course e.g. paint, internet etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment. If your course goes longer than one semester, the resource fee may not need to be paid in one amount but may be spaced out over the duration of your course. Your college will advise you of the payment amount each semester.

Material fees are for items that remain your property after the course has been completed e.g. personal protective equipment, tools, text books etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment.

Work placement

There is no work placement requirement for this course.

Year 11/12
MSS40222 Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology - BIR2
2 semesters
MSS50222 Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology - BIR0
2 semesters

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 16 units. These 16 are comprised of 8 core units and 8 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

Core units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety
  • MSL952001 Collect routine site samples
  • MSL974022 Undertake environmental field-based monitoring
  • MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  • MSS024025 Work and communicate effectively as an environmental technician
  • MSS024026 Apply environmental management procedures
  • MSS024027 Participate in environmental field work
  • MSS024028 Process and present environmental data
Elective units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • MSL904002 Perform standard calibrations
  • MSL924004 Use laboratory application software
  • MSL974019 Perform chemical tests and procedures
  • MSS024029 Collect spatial and discrete environmental data
  • MSS024030 Perform sampling and testing of water
  • MSS024032 Document simple geological information for a site
  • MSS025024 Produce site maps
  • MSS025033 Provide environmental information to customers

Assessment methods

The methods of assessment used in this course include written and knowledge based questions, assignments such as projects and evidence portfolios and direct observation including role plays and practical activities.

These assessment strategies and evidence gathering are in accordance with the relevant training package or accreditation guidelines. Detailed Information is provided in the assessment matrix, learning plans and assessment tools for each of the units of competency. Assessors use this matrix to ensure assessments are spread across the duration of the course rather than clustered together at particular times.

Learning resources, facilities and equipment

The following learning resources, facilities and equipment are available at each campus so that you can achieve the skill and knowledge requirements of this course.

Learning resources may include access to a fully equipped wet and analytical laboratory, computers, staff driven vehicles, handouts, PowerPoint presentations, learning games (quiz, memory cards, flash cards), safety meeting minutes and historical data sheets.

Facilities and equipment may include access to field and laboratory record forms, laboratory coats, safety glasses and gloves, and sampling equipment.

Key dates

Semester and holiday dates are included in your Letter of Offer. View upcoming semester start and end dates.

Semester 1, 2026

Duration | 2 semesters
When | Semester 1, 2026
Where | Central Regional TAFE (52789)

Location map

How | On campus, to a minimum of 20 contact hours per week
Fees (total indicative for course)
  • Tuition fee: $12,804
  • Resources fee: $370
  • Materials fee: $50

Tuition fees are reviewed annually. If tuition fees are increased, you will be required to pay the new fees as they are introduced. You will be provided with an indicative schedule of fees in your Letter of Offer.

Resource fees are for consumables you use in your course e.g. paint, internet etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment. If your course goes longer than one semester, the resource fee may not need to be paid in one amount but may be spaced out over the duration of your course. Your college will advise you of the payment amount each semester.

Material fees are for items that remain your property after the course has been completed e.g. personal protective equipment, tools, text books etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment.

Work placement

There is no work placement requirement for this course.

Year 11/12
MSS40222 Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology - BIR2
2 semesters
MSS50222 Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology - BIR0
2 semesters

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 16 units. These 16 are comprised of 8 core units and 8 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

Core units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety
  • MSL952001 Collect routine site samples
  • MSL974022 Undertake environmental field-based monitoring
  • MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  • MSS024025 Work and communicate effectively as an environmental technician
  • MSS024026 Apply environmental management procedures
  • MSS024027 Participate in environmental field work
  • MSS024028 Process and present environmental data
Elective units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • MSL904002 Perform standard calibrations
  • MSL924004 Use laboratory application software
  • MSL974019 Perform chemical tests and procedures
  • MSS024029 Collect spatial and discrete environmental data
  • MSS024030 Perform sampling and testing of water
  • MSS024032 Document simple geological information for a site
  • MSS025024 Produce site maps
  • MSS025033 Provide environmental information to customers

Assessment methods

The methods of assessment used in this course include written and knowledge based questions, assignments such as projects and evidence portfolios and direct observation including role plays and practical activities.

These assessment strategies and evidence gathering are in accordance with the relevant training package or accreditation guidelines. Detailed Information is provided in the assessment matrix, learning plans and assessment tools for each of the units of competency. Assessors use this matrix to ensure assessments are spread across the duration of the course rather than clustered together at particular times.

Learning resources, facilities and equipment

The following learning resources, facilities and equipment are available at each campus so that you can achieve the skill and knowledge requirements of this course.

Learning resources may include access to a fully equipped wet and analytical laboratory, computers, staff driven vehicles, handouts, PowerPoint presentations, learning games (quiz, memory cards, flash cards), safety meeting minutes and historical data sheets.

Facilities and equipment may include access to field and laboratory record forms, laboratory coats, safety glasses and gloves, and sampling equipment.

Key dates

Semester and holiday dates are included in your Letter of Offer. View upcoming semester start and end dates.

There may be further semester intakes available for enrolment. You can view any further intakes when you submit your online application(opens in a new tab).

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TAFE International Western Australia (TIWA) is the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) provider, for the delivery of training to international students, enrolled in a TAFE course in Western Australia. This nationally recognised course is delivered by a Western Australian TAFE college on TIWA's behalf. TIWA retains responsibility for the quality of the training and assessment delivered by the TAFE colleges and for the issue of certification documentation to students.

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Last updated on October 12, 2023