Charles Sturt University developed this one-year part-time distance education course in collaboration with Land and Water Australia.
The Postgraduate Certificate in River Restoration and Management aims to meet the needs of waterway managers in Australia and will provide students with a sound theoretical background and extensive practical experience. Students will learn about prioritisation, design, implementation and evaluation of river restoration projects.
The two subjects undertaken in Semester 1 establish a background in river geomorphology, hydrology and ecology, providing a context for the restoration and water policy and management subjects undertaken in Semester 2. All subjects include a compulsory Residential School that are an integral component of this course.
View River Restoration course website
Course enrolment information:
- Enrolment through Wagga Wagga campus of Charles Sturt University
- Normal course duration two semesters part-time
- Study mode is via distance education
- Compulsory Residential Schools (3-4 days per subject)
- Students receive a hard copy mail package
- All subjects have an on-line forum
- Each student has e-box for official communication
- On line or 1800 access to library resources
- Submit assignments electronically, by fax or mail
- Exam centres throughout Australia
There is an annual Land and Water Australia Prize awarded to the highest achieving student graduating from this course.
For Further Information contact:
Dr Robyn Watts
Course Coordinator
School of Science & Technology
Charles Sturt University
Ph:02 69332329
Email: rwatts@csu.edu.au
An earlier report (2001-2002) on training needs is also available 'River Restoration and Management in Australia: A National Framework for Vocational Education and Training/Graduate Studies' is available here: Download final report, (PDF, 280Kb)
Further Information: Brendan Edgar, Program Coordinator, National Rivers Consortium.
