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    🦏 Course Title:

    Senior Field Ranger Programme

    📚 Qualification Type:

    Occupational Certificate / Advanced Conservation Skills Programme

    🎯 Course Overview:

    The Senior Field Ranger Programme is designed to develop the advanced skills, leadership abilities, and operational knowledge required for supervisory roles in conservation, wildlife management, and protected area security. This course builds on the foundational competencies of field rangers, preparing learners to lead teams, plan patrols, enforce conservation laws, and ensure the safety of wildlife and natural resources.

    Learners will gain both theoretical understanding and practical field experience in anti-poaching operations, environmental management, and team coordination within nature reserves, parks, and conservation areas.

    🧭 Learning Outcomes:

    After successful completion, learners will be able to:

    • Demonstrate advanced ecological and wildlife management knowledge.
    • Lead and supervise field ranger teams effectively.
    • Implement anti-poaching and patrol operations using modern technologies.
    • Conduct risk assessments and enforce conservation laws and regulations.
    • Manage emergency incidents and maintain safety standards in the field.
    • Communicate effectively with conservation officers, law enforcement, and community stakeholders.
    • Compile patrol reports and maintain operational records accurately.

    🧰 Modules Covered:

    1. Advanced Conservation and Wildlife Management
    2. Leadership and Team Supervision in the Field
    3. Anti-Poaching Operations and Law Enforcement
    4. Firearms Safety and Tactical Field Procedures
    5. Environmental Law and Compliance
    6. Field Communication and Navigation Skills (GPS & Radio)
    7. Emergency Response, First Aid & Survival Skills
    8. Reporting, Record Keeping, and Data Management

    🕒 Course Duration:

    • Full-time: 9–12 months (including field placement)
    • Part-time: Up to 18 months (modular format)

    🧑‍🏫 Mode of Delivery:

    • Classroom instruction
    • Field-based practical training and patrol simulations
    • Case studies and scenario exercises
    • Written assessments and field evaluations

    🎓 Entry Requirements:

    • Completion of a Field Ranger / Conservation General Assistant course, or equivalent experience
    • Minimum Grade 10 (or equivalent NQF Level 2 qualification)
    • Physical fitness and medical clearance for field duties
    • No criminal record (for firearm and anti-poaching training components)

    💼 Career Opportunities:

    Graduates can work as:

    • Senior Field Rangers / Team Leaders
    • Anti-Poaching Unit Supervisors
    • Park or Game Reserve Wardens
    • Environmental Compliance Officers
    • Conservation Law Enforcement Officers

    🏢 Accreditation:

    This programme aligns with South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) standards under the Environmental Practice and Conservation occupational qualifications framework. It prepares learners for leadership roles in both public and private conservation agencies.

    💰 Course Fees:

    R8,000 – R12,500 (includes field training and assessments)

    📍 Training Locations:

    Delivered through accredited conservation training centres and partner reserves in:

    • Huttington Campus, Mpumalanga