SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENT AND LEISURE
HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN NATURE MANAGEMENT
1 YEAR (FULL TIME) I SAQA IDENTITY NUMBER: 63712 I NQF LEVEL: 5 I CREDITS: 120
This inspiring Higher Certificate in Nature Management equips you with modern environmental and nature management skills. You’ll learn to assist in managing game farms, support sustainable living, and contribute to the green economy through education and conservation efforts. After completing the programme, you’ll be set to make a difference by implementing innovative ideas, fostering community involvement, and educating others. Career paths include roles such as Nature and Wildlife Guide, Nature Conservationist, and Conservation Awareness Official. Further study opportunities include diploma studies in Nature Management and Environmental Education programmes.
Who should enrol?
- Are interested in careers in conservation and sustainability
- Enjoy working with all ages to drive education and awareness, on topics related to nature and sustainability
- Have an innovative and collaborative approach towards sustainable use of natural resources through conservation, education, and project development
Admission requirements
- A NSC with a higher certificate pass (HC) or an equivalent local school leaving qualification such as an NCV with higher education admission
- Alternatively, in the case of international school leaving qualifications, a SAQA level 4 evaluation
Skills you will have after completing this programme
- Making a difference to how we conserve our natural heritage through innovative ideas, community involvement, awareness, and education, sharing objectives and developing projects that will enhance sustainable living, and sharing these skills and knowledge to empower our people, our communities in the cities, in the community, in the home, to use resources responsibly. You will have the skills to conserve nature and motivate the South African people to enhance conservation by the people for the people for the future.
Career opportunities
- Nature and Wildlife Guide (we encourage you to complete the FGASA certification during this year)
- Nature Conservationist
- Conservation awareness official
Curriculum
Year 1
- Animal studies and Animal behaviour
- Plant studies and Veld management
- Conservation development and Sustainability education
- Game ranch management
Further Study Opportunities
- Entry into Diploma studies in
Nature Management - Further studies in Environmental Education
NewBridge Graduate Institute reserves the right to make changes to the curriculum and/or admission requirements. Fees, textbooks and any special equipment you will need is detailed by the middle of the year on the “Additional costs schedule” available from your closest campus.