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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

National Certificate: Conservation Resource Guardianship

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
20415	National Certificate: Conservation Resource Guardianship
ORIGINATOR
SGB Nature Conservation
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
Was CATHSSETA until Last Date for Achievement			OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
National Certificate	Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation		Nature Conservation
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	126	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Regular-Unit Stds Based
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 0160/05	2005-09-13	2008-02-06
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2009-02-06		2012-02-06

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This qualification is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
59389	National Certificate: Nature Conservation: Resource Guardianship	Level 2	NQF Level 02	121	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

A learner who has achieved this qualification will be able to perform a multiple set of roles in assisting with the maintenance of the integrity of a conserved area, by integrating operational knowledge and skills.

Learners with this qualification will be able to carry out conservation security practises within a designated conserved area; combat soil erosion and alien invader plant species; gather basic biological data for research purposes; and perform a liaison function with neighbouring communities in terms of raising their awareness of important environmental issues and considerations, as well as what constitutes legal and illegal acts if carried out within a conserved area.

This qualification serves as an entry level to the conservation sub-sector.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

It is assumed that learners wishing to enter a programme leading to this qualification have demonstrated competence in the Unit Standards for Communication, Numeracy and Introductory Conservation Security at NQF One.

Recognition of prior learning

Any learner wishing to be directly assessed may arrange to do so, without attending further training or education. The assessor and learner will decide together on the most appropriate assessment route to be taken.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

A minimum of 57 credits should be achieved in fundamental
A minimum of 60 credits should be achieved in core, plus
A minimum of 5 credits from an elective category to total 122 credits for the qualification.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

On achieving this qualification the learner will be able to:

1. Use firearms competently.
2. Co-ordinate, erect and dismantle a game fence through applying appropriate actions and techniques.
3. Maintain buildings usually found in conserved areas, e.g. blocks, simple accommodation, garages, ablution blocks, entrance gates, boreholes, windmills, pumps, tracks, trails etc.
4. Ignite, control and extinguish a fire through applying appropriate techniques and actions as directed.
5. Take the necessary preventative measures to assist in soil erosion control, i.e. identify and report sites of erosion, implement soil erosion measures and reflect on measures taken and learn from these actions.
6. Implement problem plant control measures, i.e. identify problem plant species; decide on a control measure based on the species, size, season and location etc.
7. Demonstrate a basic understanding of cultural heritage management activities, e.g. identifying and listing cultural sites, maintaining heritage sites within limits set by management plans etc.
8. Conduct nature conservation activities in an environmentally sensitive manner.
9. Carry out designated conservation security practices according to a plan, e.g. conduct routine security patrols in order to deter, detect and combat illegal activities within an area of responsibility.
10. Collect specimens in the field for the purpose of contributing to species inventory, for monitoring purposes and for cultivation.
11. Carry out allocated tasks in a culling operation, e.g. check equipment, age and sex animals, use a spotlight correctly, bleed carcasses and take blood samples etc.
12. Supervise the harvest of indigenous plants in the field.
13. Demonstrate in their behaviour and lifestyle, a set of values and ethics centering on respect for self, others and the environment.
14. Demonstrate an understanding of HIV/AIDS and its implications.
15. Gather and report accurately on local and keystone wildlife species information to be used for population management purposes.
16. Ethically control problem animals.
17. Implement sound occupational health and safety practises in the workplace according to a plan.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Integrated assessment

Integrated assessment at the level of qualification provides an opportunity for learners to show that they are able to integrate concepts, ideas and actions across unit standards to achieve competence that is grounded and coherent in relation to the purpose of the qualification.

Integrated assessment must judge the quality of the observable performance, but also the quality of the thinking that lies behind it. Assessment tools must encourage learners to give an account of the thinking and decision-making that underpin their demonstrated performance. Some assessment practices will be of a more practical nature while others will be of a more theoretical nature. The ratio between action and interpretation is not fixed, but varies according to the type and level of qualification.

A broad range of task-orientated and theoretical assessment tools may be used, with the distinction between practical knowledge and disciplinary knowledge maintained so that each takes its rightful place.

In particular assessors should check for:

The learner must demonstrate an ability to consider a range of options and make decisions about:

1. Information gathered and reported about wildlife, problem plants.
2. Actions to be taken regarding infrastructure maintenance, controlling of problem plants, combating soil erosion and combating illegal activities within the conserved area.

The learner must demonstrate an understanding of:

1. Environmentally responsible living.
2. Their role in terms of the global conservation effort (including managing biodiversity).
3. The legal requirements and parameters within which they operate.

The learner must demonstrate an ability to:

1. Function effectively and safely as a member of a team under difficult environmental conditions and potentially dangerous situations.
2. Act ethically and use sound judgement when faced with a potentially dangerous situation.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

The African continent with its unique wildlife, has led to the development of standards of practice unique to Africa. South Africa has taken the lead in the development of these standards, which have been widely accepted and used in the rest of Sub-Saharan Africa.

MODERATION OPTIONS

1. Anyone assessing a learner against these unit standards must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of these unit standards or will assess these unit standards must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
3. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures.

Therefore anyone wishing to be assessed against these unit standards may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution, which is accredited by the relevant ETQA.

NOTES

This qualification has been replaced by qualification 59389, which is the National Certificate: Nature Conservation: Resource Guardianship, Level 2, 121 credits.

Fundamental:
Learners are required to achieve 2 additional credits from the sub-field of communication and language and 14 credits from the sub-field mathematical sciences at NQF 1 or above.

Elective:
a Minimum of 5 credits should be achieved.

UNIT STANDARDS:

	ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Core	8334	Carry out the harvesting of fauna	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
Core	8335	Carry out the harvesting of flora	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
Core	8333	Collect Field Specimens	Level 2	NQF Level 02	2
Core	8330	Combat problem plants	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
Core	8331	Combat Soil erosion	Level 2	NQF Level 02	2
Core	8347	Control problem Animals	Level 2	NQF Level 02	4
Core	8494	Demonstrate an understanding of HIV/AIDS and its implications	Level 2	NQF Level 02	4
Core	8336	Demonstrate knowledge of conservation ethics	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
Core	8345	Identify and monitor local wildlife	Level 2	NQF Level 02	8
Core	8493	Maintain occupational health and safety	Level 2	NQF Level 02	2
Core	8346	Manage cultural heritage resources in the field	Level 2	NQF Level 02	2
Core	8328	Perform Basic Infrastructural Maintenance	Level 2	NQF Level 02	12
Core	8332	Perform conservation guardianship	Level 2	NQF Level 02	8
Core	8348	Understand Nature Conservation issues	Level 2	NQF Level 02	4
Fundamental	11803	Apply basic written and oral communication skills	Level 2	NQF Level 02	10
Fundamental	7793	Describe layout, services and facilities of the organisation	Level 2	NQF Level 02	1
Fundamental	7801	Describe the sectors of the Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Industries	Level 2	NQF Level 02	2
Fundamental	8418	Do basic research	Level 2	NQF Level 02	4
Fundamental	7547	Operate a personal computer system	Level 2	NQF Level 02	6
Fundamental	8420	Operate in a team	Level 2	NQF Level 02	4
Fundamental	8618	Organise oneself in the workplace	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
Fundamental	7812	Perform basic calculations	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
Fundamental	14348	Process incoming and outgoing telephone calls	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
Fundamental	8416	Understand and apply personal values and ethics	Level 2	NQF Level 02	4
Fundamental	8419	Understand social issues	Level 2	NQF Level 02	4
Fundamental	8417	Use numeracy for self-organisation	Level 2	NQF Level 02	2
Fundamental	8421	Work with people who have special needs	Level 2	NQF Level 02	4
Fundamental	7794	Communicate verbally	Level 3	NQF Level 03	8
Fundamental	7829	Handle and record refunds	Level 3	NQF Level 03	2
Fundamental	7860	Introduce new staff to the workplace	Level 3	NQF Level 03	1
Fundamental	7820	Operate a payment point and process payments	Level 3	NQF Level 03	3
Fundamental	7852	Audit Financial Procedures/ Conduct Night Audit	Level 4	NQF Level 04	4
Fundamental	7784	Communicate in a business environment	Level 4	NQF Level 04	6
Fundamental	9244	Plan and conduct meetings	Level 4	NQF Level 04	4
Fundamental	7822	Prepare written communications	Level 4	NQF Level 04	3
Fundamental	9263	Councel others for incapacity or poor work performance	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	4
Fundamental	9264	Deal with grievances	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	5
Fundamental	7878	Prepare and Maintain Financial Records and Statements	Level 5	NQF Level 05	12
Fundamental	7788	Process payments	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	6
Fundamental	7880	Prepare, implement, manage and control budgets	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	10
Elective	13679	Control and extinguish a fire in a conservation area	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
Elective	8349	Erect and maintain wildlife fencing	Level 2	NQF Level 02	4

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

When qualifications are replaced, some of their learning programmes are moved to being recorded against the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replacement.

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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