Advanced Diploma in Nature Conservation at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Graduates have an in-depth knowledge of managerial competencies and can apply investigative, analytical, problem-solving, evaluating and communication skills required for managerial, research and technical functions in the field of nature conservation. Offering type listed: PART-TIME - DISTRICT 6 CAMPUS; FULLTIME - DISTRICT 6 CAMPUS.

Faculty: Faculty of Applied Sciences  |  Department: Conservation and Marine Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Subjects listed on the programme page include Community Conservation and Compliance; Conservation Biology; Human Resource Management; Management Principles; Vegetation Management.

Career pathways

This qualification can contribute to these job profiles: Reserve Managers, Restoration Specialists, Biodiversity Monitoring Officers, Biodiversity Planners, Conservation Officers, Coast Watch Coordinators, Eco-rangers, Environmental Impact Assessment Coordinators, Integrated Catchment Managers, Research Assistants, and Stewardship and Extension Officers. The graduates will have the required knowledge of the natural environment and its dynamic relationship with humans (such as landscape scale conservation, ecotourism, community conservation, urban conservation, stakeholder engagement etc.), various approaches to conservation and sustainable use, and competence in research and monitoring techniques. Furthermore, with conservation becoming more and more interdisciplinary, there is a strong focus on so-called soft skills and communication, project management, community education, compliance management, financial management, and business plans. These are key components of this qualification.

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