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Course Title:   National Certificate in Natural Resource Guardianship

Training programme by The Nature College

Field Ranger training is done with the requirements of the National Certificate In Natural Resource Guardianship in mind. This means after successful completion candidates will obtain a National Qualification.

The National Certificate course consists of the following:

Recommended Basic Field Ranger Course

Fundamental

EUC2 - Operate a Personal Computer L2, Cr6
XX100 - Do Basic research L2, Cr4
XX102 - Operate in a Team L2, Cr4
XX106 - Organise Oneself in the Workplace L2, Cr3

Core

CS04 - Perform Basic Infrastructural Maintenance L2, Cr12
CS01 - Perform Conservation Guardianship L2, Cr8
CS05 - Demonstrate Knowledge of Conservation Ethics L2, Cr3
CS06 - Identify and Monitor Local Wildlife L2, Cr8
CS02 - Understand Nature Conservation Issues L2, Cr4
XX108 - Maintain Occupational Health and Safety L2, Cr2
CS12 - Combat Soil Erosion L2, Cr2
CS13 - Combat Problem Plants L2, Cr3

Elective

CS15 - Erect and Maintain Wildlife Fencing L2, Cr4

Recommended Advanced Field Ranger Course

Fundamental

XX101 - Understand Social Issues L2, Cr4
XX103 - Apply Basic Written and Oral Communication Skills L2, Cr10
XX104 - Use Numeracy for Self-Organisation L2, Cr2
XX105 - Understand and Apply Personal Values and Ethics L2, Cr4
XX107 - Work with People who have Special Needs L2, Cr4

Core

CS11 - Collect Field Specimens L2, Cr2
CS08 - Carry out the Harvesting of Fauna L2, Cr3
CS09 - Carry out the Harvesting of Flora L2, Cr3
CS03 - Manage Cultural Heritage Resources in the Field L2, Cr2
CS07 - Control Problem Animals L2, Cr4
XX109 - Demonstrate an Understanding of HIV/AIDS and its Implications L2, Cr4
CS21 - Handle Weapons L5, Cr4

Elective

CS14 - Control and extinguish a fire in a Conservation Area L2, Cr3

How to achieve the National Certificate in Natural Resource Guardianship

The training is divided into 2 formal five-day training sessions with practical experiential training afterwards. Some of the modules will require co-operation from reserve managers, e.g. certifying competence in Erecting and Maintaining Wildlife Fencing from the practical perspective.

The process is structured as follows:

• Attend Basic Field Ranger Course (one week)
• Return to reserve and implement new knowledge
• Assessment on new skills certified by reserve manager and The Nature College assessor (standardised assessment form) after period of 3-6 months
• Attend Advanced Field Ranger Course (one week)
• Return to reserve and implement new knowledge
• Assessment on new skills certified by reserve manager and The Nature College assessor (standardised assessment form) after period of 3-6 months
• Declaration of Competence issued
• National Certificate issued.

Course Title 2 National Certificate in Natural Resource Guardianship Classification Environment & Nature -> Natural Resource Management Course Requirements Price Notes

Course Information Location Western Cape - Riversdale Course Type Customised Start Dates Length of Course Final Registration Date

Contact Details Name Johan Fourie Phone +27 (082) 9203765 Email infonaturecollege.co.za