Engineering
Advanced Certificate in Nature Conservation: Trans-Frontier Conservation Management
Southern African Wildlife College NPC, South Africa
- Degree
- Other
Engineering
Southern African Wildlife College NPC, South Africa
Three-year NQF level 6 diploma (360 credits) for employees of conservation organisations and school leavers seeking conservation work. Years 1 and 2 are delivered live online in the evenings with two campus visits a year; year 3 is project-based work integrated learning on campus or at a project site.
Duration: 3 years | Study mode: blended | Location: Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa
Year 1 modules include Conservation Technology, Biology, Social Ecology 1, Sustainable Development 1, Conservation Business Administration and Natural Resource Management 1; year 2 includes Resource Protection, Social Ecology 2, Conservation Business Management, Sustainable Development 2 and Natural Resource Management 2; year 3 is WIL project-based learning.
NSC with diploma entry, minimum APS 30 with Mathematics/Technical Mathematics or 31 with Mathematical Literacy; English level 4 (50-59%); Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) or Mathematical Literacy level 4 (50-59%). Alternatively NC(V) level 4 in Primary Agriculture with English 50-59% and Maths/Maths Literacy as above, or an NQF level 5 or 6 certificate in a related field. Proof of computer proficiency (ICDL or NBT) if no CAT/IT pass; proof of English proficiency where applicable.
ZAR 57,000 a year. 1st year of study for the cohort enrolling in 2026; includes teaching and learning materials and accommodation and meals while on campus; excludes transport, medical insurance and visa costs. Source
Diploma in Applied Natural Resource Management: the academic year is likely to begin in the first week of February and end in the first week of December.
Applications for the Diploma in Applied Natural Resource Management are made through the online application form; places in the first year are limited.
Applications for the Advanced Certificate and the National Certificate in Natural Resource Management: Terrestrial are limited to 50 students per year, must come through the student's employer organisation and need a letter of endorsement; applications are submitted electronically on the course application form with supporting documents (letter of motivation, certified qualifications and ID, medical certificate, CV).
Apply through the official page: https://wildlifecollege.org.za/about-the-campus/apply-to-sawc/
Engineering
Southern African Wildlife College NPC, South Africa
Engineering
Southern African Wildlife College NPC, South Africa
STEM
Southern African Wildlife College NPC, South Africa
Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.
Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.
Enter your credentials to continue.
Join us and start your study abroad journey.