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The programme consists of two years of theoretical and one year of experiential training. During their training, students gain a sound grounding in animal and plant biology, ecology and human, financial and natural resource management. Lodge management and client orientated communication skills are emphasised. Opportunities to attend specialised short courses are also available on an extra-curricular basis. During the practical experiential training year, students work with experienced game ranch managers who act as role models and mentors. In this manner the student gains an expanded work perspective and an ingrained work ethic.
Admission requirements
(Please note that these are the specific programme admission requirements - the university has its own minimum admission requirements.)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EXTENDED QUALIFICATION
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NATIONAL DIPLOMA FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008
OR
SITE OF DELIVERY
This qualification will be offered at the George Campus of the university.
DURATION
The qualification shall extend over four years of full-time study.
For more info: NMMU
COURSE: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN GAME RANCH MANAGEM...
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4 Years Full TimeIntroduction
The programme consists of two years of theoretical and one year of experiential training. During their training, students gain a sound grounding in animal and plant biology, ecology and human, financial and natural resource management. Lodge management and client orientated communication skills are emphasised. Opportunities to attend specialised short courses are also available on an extra-curricular basis. During the practical experiential training year, students work with experienced game ranch managers who act as role models and mentors. In this manner the student gains an expanded work perspective and an ingrained work ethic.
Admission requirements
(Please note that these are the specific programme admission requirements - the university has its own minimum admission requirements.)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EXTENDED QUALIFICATION
- Minimum statutory NSC requirements for diploma entry and for the language of learning and teaching must preferably be met, but in exceptional cases candidates who only meet the minimum NSC requirements for certificate entry will be considered.
- English, Afrikaans or isiXhosa (home language or first additional language) on at least level 3 (40-49%).
- Candidates with an APS of 22 who do not meet the requirements for direct admission to the National Diploma: Game Ranch Management may be referred to write the Access Assessment Battery before a decision is made on whether or not to admit the applicant to the course.
- Candidates must perform satisfactorily on the NMMU Access Assessment Battery.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NATIONAL DIPLOMA FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS
- Admission Points Score of 30.
- Minimum statutory NSC requirements for diploma entry must be met.
- English, Afrikaans or isiXhosa (home language or first additional language) on at least level 3 (40-49%).
- NSC achievement rating of at least 3 (40-49%) for Mathematical Literacy or 2 (30-39%) for Mathematics.
- Recommended NSC subjects: Economics, Agricultural Management, Agricultural Sciences, Life Sciences, Accounting.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008
- Senior Certificate.
- Recommended: Economics, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Science, Biology, Accounting and Bookkeeping.
OR
- A four-subject National Certificate (N3) with two languages at Grade 12 level.
- Learners must score at least 23 points on the university’s SPS rating scale.
- Applicants who do not meet the requirements for direct admission, and who have an SPS of 18 or higher, may be referred to write the Access Assessment Battery before a decision is made on whether or not to admit the applicant to the course.
SITE OF DELIVERY
This qualification will be offered at the George Campus of the university.
DURATION
The qualification shall extend over four years of full-time study.
For more info: NMMU