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National Diploma in Nature Conservation (George Campus)

Introduction

The programme consists of two years of theoretical and one year of experiential training. During theoretical training students gain a sound grounding in animal and plant biology, ecology and resource management of South African ecosystems. The increasing need for community programmes such as community conservation and environmental education are also covered. Weekly practical excursions supplement the theory. During experiential training students work with experienced conservators 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: Nature Conservation will 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 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 2 (30-39%) for Mathematics or 3 (40-49%) for Mathematical Literacy.
  • Applicants with an Admission Points Score between 22 and 29 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.
  • Applicants who present with Mathematical Literacy instead of Mathematics will be placed in the associated Extended curriculum programme.
  • Recommended subjects: Life Sciences.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NATIONAL DIPLOMA FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008

  • Senior Certificate.
  • Mathematics and Biology are recommended.
  • Learners must score at least 26 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.

Careers: Botany, Conservation Biology, Nature Conservation, Zoology

For more info: NMMU

 

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