Nature Management - Diploma
QUALIFICATION
Diploma (3 years)
NQF 6 (364 credits)
SAQA ID 19642
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
NSC (Gr 12) or equivalent qualification, with a minimum of 40% in any 2 of the following four subjects: Agricultural Science, Mathematics, Life Science, Physical Science
OR 50% in any four recognised NSC 20-credit subjects
OR A Higher Certificate in Nature Management
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CURRICULUM includes:
- Conservation communication
- Biology
- Ecology
- Soil science
- Veld management
- Animal studies
- Game ranch management
- Microbiology
- Conservation development
- Statistics
- Animal health
- Anatomy & physiology
- Conservation genetics
- Resort management
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Third year: 10 months on a game ranch or reserve with contact sessions, 1 excursion, 4 projects and final presentation
ADDITIONAL COURSES (included)
THETA/FGASA field guide (with Africa Nature Training)
OPTIONAL COURSES
- 4x4 driving course
- Professional hunter
FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
Entry into teaching qualification subject to approval from training institution.
Offered at: Centurion Bank Avenue Campus, Klerksdorp Campus and Bellville Campus
CAREER POSSIBILITIES
- Manager of private game ranch or reserve
- Game ranger
- Game capture and transport
- Field guide
NATURE MANAGEMENT - HIGHER CERTIFICATE
QUALIFICATION
Higher Certificate (1 year)
NQF 5 (120 credits)
SAQA ID 63712
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
NSC (Gr 12) or equivalent qualification
For more information on admission requirements CLICK HERE:
CURRICULUM includes:
- Conservation Development
- Conservation Communication
- Ecology
- Plant Science
- Animal Science
- Game Ranch Management
- Soil Science
- Wildlife Diseases
OPTIONAL COURSES
- 4x4 driving course
- Professional hunter
- Snake identification
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Compulsory
FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
Entry to Diploma studies in Nature Management (Subject to departmental regulations)
Offered only at the Centurion Highveld Campus
CAREER POSSIBILITIES
- Assistant nature conservationist
- Assistant game ranch manager
- Field guide
- Animal rehabilitation and breeding programmes
- Professional hunter