CONS/CONSGENASS/2/0052

Conservation General Assistant

Course ID
CONS/CONSGENASS/2/0052
Department
Skills Development for Conservation
Level
NQF Level 2
Instructor
Chris Kafoteka
Credit
50
Method
Campus, Contact Training, Offsite
Duration
50 days

Purpose

A learner who has achieved one or more of these unit standards will be able to implement operational knowledge and skills within a conserved area in the subject field of the completed unit standard/s. The course focuses on the skills needed by general field staff of a conserved area. The learner will also be in a position to lead and mentor other learners in the attainment of management objectives in the context of the maintenance and operational aspects of managing a conserved area.

A learner will also be able to make valuable contributions to community development and other community based projects. The qualification has been developed to assist professionalism across the conservation industry.

Target Group

The learning programme is aimed at Field Rangers, Trackers, Guides and General Workers. It is also aimed at private individuals who wish to learn more about basic infrastructure maintenance and fence maintenance and construction.

Entry level requirements

It is assumed that the learner entering a programme leading to this qualification has achieved a qualification at NQF 1 or equivalent.
The learner will be required to have:

Communication at NQF Level 1.

Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1.

Exit Level Outcomes

Learners qualifying against the skills programme will be able to:

Perform basic field and domestic infrastructural maintenance

Skills associated with protected areas, demonstrate knowledge of conservation ethics,

Control and extinguish fires,

Combat soil erosion including wildlife fencing etc

The learning programme is aimed at Field Rangers, Trackers, Guides and General Workers. It is also aimed at private individuals who wish to learn more about basic infrastructure maintenance and fence maintenance and construction.