Skills Programme – 252468
4 Credits at NQF Level 2
A learner who has achieved this programme will be able to perform a variety of operational functions in assisting with the management and maintenance of conservation areas as required by the industry. These functions include control of soil erosion, igniting and fighting wildfires, erecting wildlife fences and creating environmental awareness in the communities neighbouring the area.
A qualified learner will be able to:
- Explain the concept and principles of nature conservation broadly.
- Outline the history of nature conservation.
- Demonstrate the relevance of nature conservation principles to society.
- Explain the inter-relatedness within ecosystems.
- Identify locally scarce plants and animals.
Entry requirements:
- Literacy and numeracy skills on NQF level 1
Course Content
Lessons
Status
1
Demonstrate knowledge of nature conservation in terms of its role and function in society
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Introduction
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Specific Outcome 1: Explain the concept and principles of nature conservation in broad terms
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Activity 1
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Activity 2
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Specific Outcome 2: Outline the history of nature conservation
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Activity 3
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Specific Outcome 3: Demonstrate the relevance of nature conservation principles to society
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Activity 4
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Specific Outcome 4: Explain the interrelatedness within ecosystems
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Activity 5
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Specific Outcome 5: Identify scarce plants and animals
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Activity 6
- Introduction
- Specific Outcome 1: Explain the concept and principles of nature conservation in broad terms
- Activity 1
- Activity 2
- Specific Outcome 2: Outline the history of nature conservation
- Activity 3
- Specific Outcome 3: Demonstrate the relevance of nature conservation principles to society
- Activity 4
- Specific Outcome 4: Explain the interrelatedness within ecosystems
- Activity 5
- Specific Outcome 5: Identify scarce plants and animals
- Activity 6
2
Control non- dangerous damage causing animals
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Specific Outcome 1: Identify and locate nondangerous damage causing animals
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Activity 1
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Specific Outcome 2: Assist in control measures for non-dangerous damage causing animals within the area of operation
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Activity 2
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Specific Outcome 3: Carry out skinning, disposal, preservation and other procedures to remove carcasses of animals
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Activity 3
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Specific Outcome 4: Assist in community interactions
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Activity 4
- Specific Outcome 1: Identify and locate nondangerous damage causing animals
- Activity 1
- Specific Outcome 2: Assist in control measures for non-dangerous damage causing animals within the area of operation
- Activity 2
- Specific Outcome 3: Carry out skinning, disposal, preservation and other procedures to remove carcasses of animals
- Activity 3
- Specific Outcome 4: Assist in community interactions
- Activity 4
5
Perform conservation guardianship
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Specific Outcome 1: Conduct patrols in order to collect and interpret information associated with Conservation Guardianship
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Specific Outcome 1: Conduct patrols in order to collect and interpret information associated with Conservation Guardianship
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Specific Outcome 2: React appropriately within the law and according to established procedures, in order to counter any illegal activities
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Specific Outcome 3: Collect evidence in order to be able to prosecute a suspect and present evidence in court of law
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Specific Outcome 4: Apply appropriate communication techniques during the operation
- Specific Outcome 1: Conduct patrols in order to collect and interpret information associated with Conservation Guardianship
- Specific Outcome 1: Conduct patrols in order to collect and interpret information associated with Conservation Guardianship
- Specific Outcome 2: React appropriately within the law and according to established procedures, in order to counter any illegal activities
- Specific Outcome 3: Collect evidence in order to be able to prosecute a suspect and present evidence in court of law
- Specific Outcome 4: Apply appropriate communication techniques during the operation
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Orientate, navigate, use and create maps in conservation areas
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Specific Outcome 1: Communicate directions to specific locations according to the requirements of the situation
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Specific Outcome 2: Find, orientate and navigate along a route to a specified destination
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Specific Outcome 3: Read, interpret and use maps
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Specific Outcome 4: Draw and/or create simple maps
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Specific Outcome 5: Plot information on a map using symbols
- Specific Outcome 1: Communicate directions to specific locations according to the requirements of the situation
- Specific Outcome 2: Find, orientate and navigate along a route to a specified destination
- Specific Outcome 3: Read, interpret and use maps
- Specific Outcome 4: Draw and/or create simple maps
- Specific Outcome 5: Plot information on a map using symbols
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Demonstrate an understanding of factors that contribute towards healthy living
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Specific Outcome 1: Basic principles of personal hygiene
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Specific Outcome 2: Demonstrate an understanding of healthy and nutritious eating habits
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Specific Outcome 3: Demonstrate an understanding of the consequences of abusing drugs and medicine
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Specific Outcome 4: Demonstrate an understanding of sports and/ or recreational activities for a healthy lifestyle
- Specific Outcome 1: Basic principles of personal hygiene
- Specific Outcome 2: Demonstrate an understanding of healthy and nutritious eating habits
- Specific Outcome 3: Demonstrate an understanding of the consequences of abusing drugs and medicine
- Specific Outcome 4: Demonstrate an understanding of sports and/ or recreational activities for a healthy lifestyle
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Glossary
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