Certificate in Conservation - Terrestrial

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National Certificate in Conservation: Natural Resource Management - Terrestrial

NQF LEVEL NQF	Level 5
DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME	The Learning Programme is offered over a period of one year, and is presented as a combination of contact training sessions and experiential learning in the workplace.
CREDIT VALUE	The learning programme consists of 144 credits
PURPOSE	The qualification addresses competencies required for supervision, leadership and managerial positions within a conservation environment enabling qualifying learners to access opportunities for further management development and training in the Nature Conservation environment. Learners qualifying against this qualification will also play an important role in the management of conservation areas through community liaison, in order to facilitate the understanding of conservation/ environmental issues and promote compliance with conservation legislation. After successful completion of this qualification, learners will be able to: Manage available resources at operational level. Enforce compliance with relevant conservation legislation. Manage the workplace at an operational level. The skills and competencies gained in the qualification enable entry into junior leadership and supervisory positions within the operational context in a conservation environment as it applies to: Field Ranger Game Scout Wildlife Police Officer Senior Field Ranger Sergeant Park Ranger
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES OF THE PROGRAMME	Students qualifying against the learning programme will be able to: Manage available resources at operational level. Enforce compliance with relevant conservation legislation. Manage the workplace at an operational level.
TARGET GROUP	The Learning Programme is aimed and individuals already involved in operational positions within the nature conservation environment; which have been identified and earmarked for personal development and career advancement into entry-level / junior managerial or supervisory positions in Nature Conservation organisations within the SADC region. Individuals earmarked for personal growth and job advancement opportunities relevant to this qualification, already have acquired technical expertise in the broad focus areas associated with Nature Conservation principles and activities. It is envisaged that individuals interested in the qualification will mainly fit into the following demographic profile: Open age group Male or female Employed in a nature conservation environment Technical know –how of conservation issues Ability to work with a diverse range of cultures Ability to work outdoors sometimes in less than optimal weather conditions Good ability to build rapport and operate as part of a team Good communication skills
ENTRY LEVEL REQUIREMENTS	Learnerships are only available to employed learners or individuals with a work placement. A learnership programme is arranged through a written agreement between the training provider (SAWC, the learner and the employer organization and is generally presented as a training project for large groups of learners from one or more conservation organizations. It is assumed that students accessing this qualification are competent in: Communication at NQF Level 4 Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4 Recognised conservation qualifications on NQF level 4 or equivalent

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CURRICULUM

The Learning Programme is made up of the following Unit standards:

UNIT STANDARD TITLE		LEVEL	CREDITS
253965 253961 8368 253962 253971 253968 253973 253959 253964 253958 253969 253957 8662 8647 8648 7859 8591 253956 253955 253963 253972 253967 253960 9224 253954 253966 8663 253970	Apply basic conservation management planning Apply protected area management planning Construct and maintain infrastructure Demonstrate an understanding of indigenous plant management Demonstrate identification and application of indigenous plant species protection Develop and apply conservation ethics Enforce conservation compliance Implement integrated catchment management planning Manage area integrity Manage cultural heritage resources in the field Monitor the presence or absence of wild animal species Monitor wild animal populations Analyse and communicate workplace data Apply workplace communication skills Demonstrate an understanding of professional values and ethics Lead and manage teams of people Analyse and understand social issues Develop and maintain a staff roster Assist with the provision of water in a protected area Construct paths/tracks and maintain road networks Control soil erosion Facilitate conservation understanding Handle firearms safely and efficiently Implement policies regarding HIV/AIDS in the workplace Implement veld burn operations Operate and maintain a vehicle in conservation areas Plan and conduct a research project Plan the construction, monitoring and maintenance of wildlife fences	Level 5 Level 5 Level 5 Level 5 Level 5 Level 5 Level 5 Level 5 Level 5 Level 5 Level 5 Level 5 Level 5 Level 5 Level 5 Level 6 Level 4 Level 4 Level 5 Level 5 Level 5 Level 5 Level 5 Level 5 Level 5 Level 5 Level 5 Level 5	4 4 12 15 6 4 5 4 12 5 15 15 5 10 4 6 4 3 5 5 5 4 4 4 7 5 6 5

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